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'''Mani''' (c. 216–276) was a Persian visionary who claimed apostleship under [[Jesus]] and believed himself to be the instrument of the promised Paraclete and messenger of the Holy Spirit in the line of succession of prophets or messengers of God, chief among them [[Zoroaster]], [[Gautama Buddha|Buddha]], and [[Jesus Christ|Christ]]. He preached a synthesis of several major religions including Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, and Christianity.  
'''Mani''' (c. 216–276) was a Persian visionary who claimed apostleship under [[Jesus]] and believed himself to be the instrument of the promised Paraclete and messenger of the Holy Spirit in the line of succession of prophets or messengers of God, chief among them [[Zoroaster]], [[Gautama Buddha|Buddha]], and [[Jesus Christ|Christ]]. He preached a synthesis of several major religions including Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, and Christianity.