Of The Manichaeans

by David Alexander and Alexander

Book Overview

Of The Manichaeans is a historical and philosophical work written by Alexander, a Christian bishop in the 5th century AD. The book is focused on the Manichaean religion, a dualistic belief system that originated in Persia and spread throughout the Roman Empire in the 3rd and 4th centuries AD.Alexander provides a detailed account of the Manichaean beliefs, practices, and organization, drawing on his own interactions with Manichaean missionaries and texts. He critiques the religion's teachings and argues against its claims to be a true form of Christianity.The book also provides a valuable historical perspective on the spread of religions in the late Roman Empire, as well as the debates and controversies that arose between different religious groups. It sheds light on the ways in which early Christians interacted with and responded to non-Christian belief systems.Overall, Of The Manichaeans is an important work for scholars of religion and history, as well as anyone interested in the development of religious thought in the ancient world.Is matter, in respect of alteration, an evil cause? It is thus proved that it is not more evil than good. For let the beginning of the, change be from evil. Thus the change is from this to good through that which is indifferent. But let the alteration be from good. Again the beginning goes on through that which is indifferent. Whether the motion be to one extreme or to the other, the method is the same, and this is abundantly set Forth. All motion has to do with quantity; but quality is the guide in virtue and vice. Now we know that these two are enerically distinguished. But are God and matter alone principles, or floes there remain anything else which is the mean between these two? For it there is nothing, these things remain unintermingled one with another. And it is well said that if the extremes are intermingled, there is a necessity for some thing intermediate to connect them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419137808
• ISBN13: 9781419137808
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.6" x 9.2"