Manichaeism Virtual Talk with Dr. James Rietveld on Thurs. November 17, 8pm

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Join us for a Dr Rietveld's virtual talk on the ancient beliefs of Manichaeism, founded by Mani, charismatic Apostle of Light on Nov 17, 8pm

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Join us for this virtual Ipso Facto Salon lecture by Dr. James Rietveld on Thursday, November 17, 8 p.m. on the ancient beliefs of "Manichaeism," founded by the charismatic, self-proclaimed Apostle of Light, Mani, born in southern Mesopotamia in 216 CE (today’s Iraq) and martyred for his faith sixty-six year later.Pay What You Wish via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/441440499417Mani's belief may be best described as a dualistic and Gnostic hybrid religion, combining elements from both East and West.In fact, Mani, who was raised a Jewish-Christian, but suddenly what he described as his twin mystically fell upon him, this epiphany compelling him to create a very ecumenical religion, where deliberately fused Christian, Zoroastrian, and Buddhist elements with his own teaching and having a very central gnostic message.This dynamic religion became as popular as it was controversial, embraced by such figures as St. Augustine before he converted to Christianity, and soon spread all along the trade routes clear through to China.In fact, Manichaeism was one of the main religions throughout Central Asia and China for hundreds of years, but now this religion has almost completely disappeared or has it?This talk will reveal much about this forgotten religion and where some of its remnant may indeed continue to survive!Dr. Rietveld is a professor at California State University, Fullerton, CA and Cal Poly, Pomona, CA of History, Anthropology and Religion. His specialties include the History of Christianity in the Early, Medieval and Byzantine periods, New Testament Studies and Greco-Roman religions. He received his PHD from Claremont School of Religion and is the author of two books. He can currently be seen on the History channel series "Crazy Rich Ancients."

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Manichaeism Virtual Talk with Dr. James Rietveld on Thurs. November 17, 8pm

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