Western Manichaeism and the Turfan Discoveries

Western Manichaeism and the Turfan Discoveries is a book written by F. Legge that explores the history and teachings of the Manichaean religion, a dualistic faith that originated in Persia in the 3rd century CE. The book focuses on the discovery of numerous Manichaean texts in the Turfan region of China in the early 20th century, shedding new light on the beliefs and practices of this once-prominent religion. The author examines the influence of Western Manichaeism on the development of the religion in China, as well as the impact of the Turfan discoveries on our understanding of Manichaeanism as a whole. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students interested in the history of religion, as well as anyone interested in the cultural and religious heritage of China.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.