|
||
Definition:
Mandaeans are members of a small religious sect located mostly in the southern region
of present day Iraq and Iran. Only a few thousand in number, they are the only surviving
example of the gnosticism which was once a part of most religions throughout the
Middle East. They do, in fact, call their communities mandayye, which means "gnostics."
Mandaeans are one of the smallest groups to be included among Islams "people of the book." Their holy scriptures, called "Ginza" (Treasure) in its current form was put together some time around the 7th century CE, but it appears to be based upon much earlier sources.
Also Known As: none
Alternate Spellings: none
Common Misspellings: none
Related Resources:
What is Theism?
What is the difference between monotheism and monolatry? Between pantheism and panentheism? How about between animism and shamanism? Or theism and deism? What the heck is henotheism? For that matter, what is and is not a religion?What is Religion?
A system of human beliefs, ideals and practices which is harder to define than it may at first appear.
