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Manichaeism

What is Manichaeism and how did it originate?

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Who was Mani and what role did he play in founding Manichaeism?

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What are the core dualistic beliefs of Manichaeism?

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How does Manichaean cosmology describe the struggle between light and darkness?

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In what ways did Gnostic ideas influence Manichaean doctrine?

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How did Persian religious traditions shape Manichaean theology?

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What are the main scriptures and texts of Manichaeism?

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How was the Manichaean community organized and governed?

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What rituals, practices, and daily disciplines did Manichaeans observe?

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How did Manichaeism spread across the Roman Empire, Persia, and Central Asia?

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Why did Manichaeism decline and eventually vanish in most regions?

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How did Manichaean teachings compare to those of Christianity, Islam, and Zoroastrianism?

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What was the role of the “Elect” and the “Hearers” within Manichaean society?

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What archaeological and manuscript evidence survives for Manichaeism today?

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How did Manichaeism address the problem of evil and human suffering?

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What symbols, art forms, and iconography are associated with Manichaean worship?

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Are there any modern groups or movements that claim Manichaean heritage?

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How have modern scholars reconstructed Manichaean beliefs from fragmentary sources?

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What impact did Manichaeism have on medieval religious thought and heresy debates?

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How did Manichaeism view salvation and the fate of the soul after death?

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