Biblical argument in Manichaean missionary practice: the case of Adimantus and Augustine

Introduction. Augustine, manichaeism, and Holy Scripture -- Purpose -- Outline of the study -- Relevance -- Adimantus : a manichaean missionary. Adimantus' identity -- Augustine on Adimantus -- The argument from the Greek abjuration formulae -- The different regions of Adimantus' activity...

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Main Author: Berg, Jacob Albert van den 1975- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Leiden [u.a.] Brill 2010
In: Nag Hammadi and Manichaean studies (70)
Year: 2010
Series/Journal:Nag Hammadi and Manichaean studies 70
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Manichaeism / Mission / History
B Augustinus, Aurelius, Saint 354-430, Contra Adimantum Manichaei discipulum
B Adimantus, Manichaeus 3./4. Jh. / Bible / Hermeneutics
Further subjects:B Augustine of Hippo, Saint (354-430) Contra Adimantum
B Manichaeism
B Adimantus Manichaeus
B Augustinus, Aurelius Saint (354-430) De genesi contra Manichaeos
B Faustus of Mileve -400
B Jesus Christus
B Thesis
B Augustinus, Aurelius Saint (354-430) Contra Adimantum Manichaei discipulum
B Bible Criticism, interpretation, etc
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