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Gnosticism & Christian Mysticism
Manichaeism in the Later Roman Empire and Medieval China
- First published1985
- TraditionGnosticism
- Shelf132 books
A comprehensive history of the Manichaean religion from its origins in Mesopotamia to its survival in China. Lieu combines Greek, Latin, Coptic, Iranian and Chinese evidence into a single narrative of mission, persecution and adaptation.








