Manichaeism: The Silk Road Religion

Special thanks to Dr. Mattias Brand for co-writing this episode.

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Seems to borrow from Christian, Buddhist and Zoroastrian themes while being heretical with regards each of them. 


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One of the most famous converts from Manichaeism was St. Augustine of Hippo, a prominent Christian theologian who lived in the 4th and 5th centuries AD. Born and raised as a Manichaean, Augustine’s conversion to Christianity was a journey of spiritual unrest, intellectual curiosity, and a Spirit-led quest for truth. In his Confessions, he described his conversion experience, including his disillusionment with Manichaeism and his eventual embrace of true Christianity.

After his conversion, Augustine became a towering figure in the early Christian Church and wrote extensively on a variety of topics. He was particularly known for his opposition to Manichaeism and his steadfast defense of orthodox Christian beliefs. His tremendous influence continues to this day.

Seems to borrow from Christian, Buddhist and Zoroastrian themes while being heretical with regards each of them. 


https://disntr.com/2023/02/02/244216/

Yeah the video goes into this.