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'''Manichaeanism''' is a [[syncretistic]] religious belief established in the Third Century by [[Mani]]. <ref>The religion combined elements of [[Christianity]], [[Gnosticism]], [[Judaism]][[Zoroastrianism]], [[Buddhism]], and [[Taoism]].</ref> | '''Manichaeanism''' is a [[syncretistic]] religious belief established in the Third Century by [[Mani]]. <ref>The religion combined elements of [[Christianity]], [[Gnosticism]], [[Judaism]][[Zoroastrianism]], [[Buddhism]], and [[Taoism]].</ref> | ||
| − | Manichaeans were divided into two orders, the elect and the auditors. Although they faded out in Europe before the [[medieval era]], their movement gave rise to the [[Cathars]] | + | Manichaeans were divided into two orders, the elect and the auditors. Although they faded out in Europe before the [[medieval era]], their movement gave rise to the [[Cathars]] (also known as the [[Albigensians]]) |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
Revision as of 19:21, November 22, 2008
Manichaeanism is a syncretistic religious belief established in the Third Century by Mani. [1]
Manichaeans were divided into two orders, the elect and the auditors. Although they faded out in Europe before the medieval era, their movement gave rise to the Cathars (also known as the Albigensians)
Notes
- ↑ The religion combined elements of Christianity, Gnosticism, JudaismZoroastrianism, Buddhism, and Taoism.