Mani (prophet)
Mani (c. April AD 216–2 March AD 274 or 26 February AD 277) was an Iranian prophet and the founder of Manichaeism, a religion most prevalent in late antiquity.
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Sealstone of Mani, rock crystal, possibly 3rd century AD, Irak. Cabinet des Médailles, Paris. The seal reads "Mani, messenger of the messiah", and may have been used by Mani himself to sign his epistles. | |
| Preceded by | Jesus |
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| Born | c. April AD 216 |
| Died | 2 March AD 274 or 26 February AD 277 (aged 57–58 or 60–61) |
| Cause of death | Execution by the order of Bahram I |
| Religion | Manichaeism |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Parent(s) | Pātik, Mariam |
| Citizenship | Sasanian Empire |
| Notable work(s) | Manichaean scripture |
| Founder of | Manichaeism |
Mani was born in or near Seleucia-Ctesiphon (south of modern Baghdad) in Mesopotamia, at the time part of the Parthian Empire. Seven of his major works were written in Syriac, and the eighth, dedicated to the Sasanian emperor Shapur I, was written in Middle Persian. He died in Gundeshapur.
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