Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1998 09:55:08 -0800 From: "Marlene R. Atleo" <maratleo-AT-island.net> Subject: Re: Manichean The OXFORD does the job..page 509..... Persian religious system that combines christian, gnostic, and "Pagan" elements...heyday circa 216-76....severe asceticism practiced with the elect more rigorous than supporters....based on belief in primeval conflict between light and darkness..evil is but in each person a particle of divine released through practice which is aided by teachings of prophets... Best new years wishes on this second day..after the solstice.... Mar. At 08:17 AM 12/23/98 EST, you wrote: >Could someone please tell me the origin of the word manichean? >Thanx >H. > > > --- from list postcolonial-AT-lists.village.virginia.edu --- > > --- from list postcolonial-AT-lists.village.virginia.edu ---
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