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[[File:Mani.jpg|thumb| | [[File:Icon of Mani 2.jpg|thumb|Icon of Mani depicted on a hanging scroll, southern China, 14th/15th century]] | ||
'''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. | ||
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Mani’s church was open to all, but members were divided into “hearers” and “elect” much in the manner of the mystery schools. The code of ethics and way of life was stricter for the elect, who were said to be near liberation from rebirth. | Mani’s church was open to all, but members were divided into “hearers” and “elect” much in the manner of the mystery schools. The code of ethics and way of life was stricter for the elect, who were said to be near liberation from rebirth. | ||
[[File:Mani.jpg|thumb|The prophet Mani]] | |||
== Teachings == | == Teachings == | ||