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Primary sources on Mani and Manichaean theology — from Augustine's anti-Manichaean writings to critical histories and Syriac texts.
Essential Reading
The foundational texts of this tradition
Mani's Šābuhragān
D. N. MacKenzie (ed.), 1979
This is a primary text written by Mani himself, essential for understanding Manichaean theology.
Prose Refutations of Mani, Marcion, and Bardaisan, Vol. 1
Ephrem the Syrian; C.W. Mitchell, 1912
This is a crucial Syriac primary source offering early Christian refutations of Manichaean doctrine.
Prose Refutations of Mani, Marcion, and Bardaisan, Vol. 2
Ephrem the Syrian, 1921
This is a crucial Syriac primary source offering early Christian refutations of Manichaean doctrine.
The Manichaean Hymn-Cycles in Parthian
Mary Boyce, 1954
This is a collection of primary Manichaean hymn-cycles, offering direct insight into their religious practice.
Writings in Connection with the Manichaean Heresy
Augustine of Hippo, 1872
This directly represents Augustine's crucial anti-Manichaean writings, as specified in the collection description.
Important Works
Significant texts that deepen understanding
Manichaeism before the Manichaeans, and its Revival in Christianity
Wolf, Johann Christoph, 1707First Translation
This work provides historical analysis of Manichaeism and its influence.
Mani: His Teachings and His Writings
Gustav Flügel, 1862First Translation
This work offers a scholarly examination of Mani's teachings and writings.
Historical-Critical Dissertation on the Ancient and New Manichaeans
Alticotius, Laurentius, 1763First Translation
This dissertation provides a historical-critical examination of Manichaeism.
Saint Augustine: The City of God (De Civitate Dei)
Augustine, 1877
Augustine's *City of God* contains important arguments against Manichaean doctrines.
Saint Augustine, The City of God, Vol. II
Augustine, 1877
Augustine's *City of God* contains important arguments against Manichaean doctrines.
Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series 1, Vol. 2 (Augustine: City of God, Christian Doctrine)
Philip Schaff (ed.), 1891
This volume includes Augustine's *City of God*, which contains important arguments against Manichaean doctrines.
De Civitate Dei
St. Augustine, 1467
Augustine's *City of God* contains important arguments against Manichaean doctrines.
Corpus Scriptorum Ecclesiasticorum Latinorum, Vol. LVI: Augustini Epistulae Pars III
Augustine; Goldbacher, Alois, 1918
Augustine's letters frequently address or refute Manichaean beliefs, reflecting his ongoing engagement with the heresy.
Corpus Scriptorum Ecclesiasticorum Latinorum, Vol. LIV: Augustini Epistulae Pars I
Augustine; Goldbacher, Alois, 1910
Augustine's letters frequently address or refute Manichaean beliefs, reflecting his ongoing engagement with the heresy.
All Books
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Historical-Critical Dissertation on the Ancient and New Manichaeans
Alticotius, Laurentius
Critical History of Mani and Manichaeism
Beausobre, Isaac de
Manichaeism before the Manichaeans, and its Revival in Christianity
Wolf, Johann Christoph
Are Today's Freemasons and Illuminati Not Descendants of the Manichaeans?
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