Mani and the Whale: a Buddhist Motif in the Coptic Manichaica and the Construction of Mani as Universal Apostle
The present article examines a brief miraculous story concerning the life of Mani, the reputed founder of Manichaeism, and his encounter with a "whale" or "sea-monster" (κῆτος). The article proposes a new interpretation of the story, situating it within the structure of the homil...
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| Tipo di documento: | Elettronico Articolo |
| Lingua: | Inglese |
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2026
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Vigiliae Christianae
Anno: 2026, Volume: 80, Fascicolo: 1, Pagine: 1-23 |
| Altre parole chiave: | B
Medinet Madi Homilies Codex
B Buddhism B Salmaios’ Lament B animal fables B Prophetology B Mani |
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