Mani biography
Mani biography
Prophet, Founder, Dualism!
Mani (prophet)
3rd century prophet and founder of Manichaeism
Prophet Mani | |
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Sealstone of Mani, rock crystal, possibly 3rd century AD, Iraq. Cabinet des Médailles, Paris.[1][2] The seal reads "Mani, the apostle of Jesus Christ", and may have been used by Mani himself to sign his epistles.[3][1] | |
| Preceded by | Jesus |
| Born | c. April AD 216 Ctesiphon, Parthian Empire[4] (modern-day Iraq) |
| Died | 2 March AD 274 or 26 February AD 277[5] (aged 57–58 or 60–61) Gundeshapur, Sasanian Empire (modern-day Iran) |
| Cause of death | During imprisonment, or by execution, on the orders of Bahram I |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Parent(s) | Pātik, Mariam |
| Citizenship | Sasanian Empire |
| Notable work(s) | Manichaean scripture |
| Religion | Manichaeism |
| Founder of | Manichaeism |
Mani[a] (;[6]c. April AD 216 – 2 March AD 274 or 26 February AD 2