The Acts Of The Disputation With The Heresiarch Manes

Book Synopsis: The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes is a book written by Archelaus, a Christian bishop who lived in the 3rd century. The book is a detailed account of a debate between Archelaus and Manes, the founder of the heretical religion known as Manichaeism. The debate took place in the city of Edessa, in modern-day Turkey, and lasted for several days. Archelaus argued against Manes' teachings, which included a belief in two opposing forces of good and evil in the universe, and a rejection of the Old Testament.

The book provides a valuable historical record of early Christian theology and the development of heretical movements in the early centuries of the Christian church. It also sheds light on the intellectual and philosophical debates that were taking place in the ancient world. Overall, The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the development of religious thought in the ancient world. This letter he sealed and handed to Turbo, with instructions to deliver it to the person from whom he had already conveyed a similar document. The messenger, however, was extremely reluctant to return to his master, being mindful of what he had to endure on the journey, and begged that another person should be despatched in his stead, refusing to go back to Manes, or to have any intercourse whatever with him again. But Marcellus summoned one of his young men, (9) Callistus by name, and directed him to proceed to the place. Without any loss of time this young man set out promptly on his journey thither; and after the lapse of three days he came to Manes, whom he found in a certain fort, that of Arabion(10) to wit.

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