Biblia

Manifestation

Manifestation MANIFESTATION 1. The historic manifestation.We shall not attempt in this article to say anything about such manifestations of Christ as those alluded to in Joh 1:9, where He is spoken of as the Light which lighteth every man coming into the world. Our first point must obviously be that manifestation in the flesh of … Continue reading “Manifestation”

Manicheism

Manicheism a religio-philosophical doctrine which spread from Persia to the West and was influential during the 3rd and 7th century, was instituted by Mani (Grk. Manes, LatinizedManichaeus), a Magian who, upon conversion to Christianity, sought to synthesize the latter with the dualism of Zoroastrianism (q.v.), not without becoming a martyr to his faith. To combat … Continue reading “Manicheism”

MANICHEES

MANICHEES Or MANICHEANS, (Manichaei, ) a sect of ancient heretics, who asserted two principles; so called from their author Manes, or Manichaeus, a Persian by nations, and educated among the Magi, being himself one of that number before he embraced Christianity. This heresy had its first rise about the year 277, and spread itself principally … Continue reading “MANICHEES”

Manicheans

Manicheans Manicheans (, Epiph. Haer. lxvi., where they are also called , from , one of their leaders, who carried the heresy from Mesopotamia to Eleutheropolis). For the personal history of Manes see last art. We now treat of the origin, principles, cultus, literature, and history of the sect called after him; which was, indeed, … Continue reading “Manicheans”

Manichaeus

Manichaeus A heresy instituted in the 3rd century by a Persian dreamer variously named Mani, Manes, Manichaeus, who visioned himself a legate from God to introduce a religious and moral reformation. In the 4th and 5th centuries this heresy took a westward course and became dangerous to Christianity, finding a home especially in Proconsular Africa, … Continue reading “Manichaeus”

Manichaelig;ism

Manichaelig;ism Manichæism is a religion founded by the Persian Mani in the latter half of the third century. It purported to be the true synthesis of all the religious systems then known, and actually consisted of Zoroastrian Dualism, Babylonian folklore, Buddhist ethics, and some small and superficial, additions of Christian elements. As the theory of … Continue reading “Manichaelig;ism”

Manichaeism

Manichaeism A heresy instituted in the 3rd century by a Persian dreamer variously named Mani, Manes, Manichaeus, who visioned himself a legate from God to introduce a religious and moral reformation. In the 4th and 5th centuries this heresy took a westward course and became dangerous to Christianity, finding a home especially in Proconsular Africa, … Continue reading “Manichaeism”

Manichaeans

Manichaeans or MANICHEES, a denomination founded in the latter part of the third century, by Mani, Manes, or Manichaeus. Being a Persian or Chaldean by birth, and educated among the magi, he attempted a coalition of their doctrine with the Christian system, or rather, the explication of the one by the other. Dr. Lardner, so … Continue reading “Manichaeans”