HONR 1103 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Manichaeism
6 Apr 2016
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Manicheanism- the material world is evil and opposed to the light of the divine. Creation is regarded as good but in need of redemption because of the fall of man. Through a grim period of distress and frustration, finally becoming a bishop known for holding pessimistic opinions about human nature and society. Early years (from god; birth and relationship of infant with mother) Student at carthage (slavery of eyes and mind; problem of evil) Manichee and astrologer ( ambition of world) Carthage, rome, milan (encounter with faustus, manichaeism, philosophy; moving from carthage to rome)
