Talk:Manichaeism
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Italic textI made a number of changes. The page I saw confused the Mandaians and the Manichees. Since there was no talk I assumed nobody much cares. -- Kleinecke
I cannot seem to locate an article for the religious figure, and founder of Manichaeism, known as Mani. I assume the disambiguation page has discouraged the creation of an article for this influential individual. Usedbook 22:12, 3 May 2004 (UTC)
"The religion was founded by Mani, who reportedly was born in western Persia and lived approximately 210-275 AD." "The date of his death is fixed at 276-277 AD." So which is true?
Mani's Death
"After failing to win the favor of the next generation (of rulers? of the population?), and having the disapproval of the Zoroastrian clergy, Mani is reported to have died in prison awaiting execution by the Persian Emperor Bahram I, who, soon after his accession, caused Mani to be crucified. He then had the corpse flayed and the skin stuffed and hung up at the city gate as a terrifying spectacle to his followers, whom the new emperor persecuted with relentless severity. Other accounts say he was beheaded."
Confusing, huh? Does this account show three accounts of Mani's death or two (with editing needed)? Anyone know? WBardwin 01:02, 26 Feb 2005 (UTC)
The discussion of paraclete needs to be consolidated from two separate places. Hooray for whoever can do this! - dd
