{"product_id":"western-manichaeism-and-the-turfan-discoveries-9781168643865","title":"Western Manichaeism and the Turfan Discoveries","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): F. Legge\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Gnosticism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\"Western Manichaeism and the Turfan Discoveries\"\" is a comprehensive study of the Manichaean religion in the Western world, as well as an analysis of the archaeological discoveries made in the Turfan region of China. The book delves into the history of Manichaeism, a religion founded by the prophet Mani in the third century AD, which spread across the Roman Empire and beyond. It explores the beliefs and practices of the Manichaeans, who saw the world as a battleground between good and evil forces. The book also examines the Turfan discoveries, which were made in the early 20th century and consisted of thousands of Manichaean manuscripts, paintings, and artifacts found in a series of caves in the Xinjiang region of China. The author, F. Legge, provides a detailed analysis of these discoveries, shedding light on the religious practices and beliefs of the Manichaean communities in Central Asia. Overall, \"\"Western Manichaeism and the Turfan Discoveries\"\" is an important contribution to the study of Manichaeism and the history of religion in the Western world. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the beliefs and practices of a little-known religion, as well as a detailed examination of one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th century.1897. A short history of the Manichaean religion, which was taught by Manes, a native of Babylonia, who was put to death by order of the Shah Bahram or Varanes I in 175.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kessinger Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47604513636503,"sku":"9781168643865","price":3012.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781168643865.webp?v=1775020719","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/western-manichaeism-and-the-turfan-discoveries-9781168643865","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}