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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.
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