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The Cologne Mani Codex revealed a truly visionary mind that was capable of simultaneously seeing both the Abyss and specks of light. He synthesized Buddhist, Zoroastrian, and Gnostic wisdom to become one of the greatest religious leaders of all of mankind. It is a testament to humanity's cruelty and savagery that he fell into obscurity, except for one small part of China.

>> No.13740425

>>13740422
Who this gook

>> No.13740426

>>13740422
Did he counter Parmenides Retroaction?

>> No.13740433

>>13740422
What's a good book you'd recommend on Manichaeism? I know nothing except that they got crazy great illustrations.

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>>13740425
He was Parthian.

>> No.13740442

based manichean schizo poster. i just finished reading prometheus and atlas by jason reza jorjani by the way. it was really good. would be interested to hear specific views or refutations of it if you have any to offer

>> No.13740444

>>13740425
Some guy that conned Saint Augustine.

>> No.13740445

>>13740433
I recommend buying a used copy of Religions of Late Antiquity in Practice, Edited by Ricard Valanstasis. It has a partial translation of Cologne Mani Codex and other Manichee scriptures. There are five chapters covering Manichaeism that describe the theology, ascetism, biography of Mani, and hymns. It's not the best organized book, but it serves as a good introduction.

https://www.amazon.com/Religions-Antiquity-Practice-Richard-Valantasis/dp/0691057516/

>> No.13740446

I would love to read about Mani. Step down from your chariot OP and recommend a good place to start.

>> No.13740459

>>13740445
Turns out the theological branch of my university has it.
Thanks!

>> No.13740460

>>13740445
Thanks bro.

>> No.13740474

no one is better than Christ
would still love to know his whole story and more about what he created

>> No.13740590

>>13740422
Dualism is fake and gay, Mani was a brainlet, which is why his cult failed to attract enough adherents to survive

>> No.13740604

>>13740590
>Dualism is fake and gay,
You are fake and gay.
>Mani was a brainlet
Nope.
> which is why his cult failed to attract enough adherents to survive
Mandaeans and many others still survive, and they are ditheistic/dualistic.

>> No.13741129

>>13740604
>Mandaeans and many others still survive, and they are ditheistic/dualistic.
There are more Mormons lol

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>>13741129
You implied that dualism is for brainlets and no religion that promote it survive. Well, Mandaeanism, Zoroastrianism, and many others survived. Moreover, how a particular religion speaks to a person is not dictated by its number of followers. I do not treat religious or philosophical matters as communal.

>> No.13741286

>>13741148
>b-bro good is the condition of evil lmao
>h-how can you know what good is without evil lmao
>what do you mean the light is completely without determination, negative forces have a vested interest in convincing me of its dependency on the dark, and that the Good is complete in itself unconditionally?

Non-dualism is a lie