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manichaeanism — Manichaeanism … Philosophy dictionary
Manichaeanism — The religion founded in the third century by the Persian Mani. A central doctrine was the conflict between two opposing forces, Good (Light) and Evil (Darkness). The material world was considered evil, and Manichaeans were urged to practice… … Historical dictionary of Byzantium
Manichaeanism — noun see Manichaean … New Collegiate Dictionary
manichaeanism — man·i·chae·an·ism … English syllables
Manichaeanism — noun a religion founded by Manes in the third century; a synthesis of Zoroastrian dualism between light and dark and Babylonian folklore and Buddhist ethics and superficial elements of Christianity; spread widely in the Roman Empire but had… … Useful english dictionary
Rebecca West — Portrait of Rebecca West by Madame Yevonde Born Cicely Isabel Fairfield 21 December 1892(1892 12 21) London, England (or county Kerry, Ireland?) … Wikipedia
Christianity — /kris chee an i tee/, n., pl. Christianities. 1. the Christian religion, including the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox churches. 2. Christian beliefs or practices; Christian quality or character: Christianity mixed with pagan elements; … Universalium
Manichaean — or Manichean or Manichee noun Etymology: Late Latin manichaeus, from Late Greek manichaios, from Manichaios Manes died ab A.D. 276 Persian founder of the sect Date: 1556 1. a believer in a syncretistic religious dualism originating in Persia in… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Augustine of Hippo — This article is about the theologian and philosopher, Augustine of Hippo. For his theodicy regarding the problem of evil, see Augustinian theodicy. Augustine , Saint Augustine , and Augustinus redirect here. For other uses, see Augustine… … Wikipedia
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