نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
عنوان مقاله English
نویسنده English
Manichaeism, as a global dualistic religion founded by the prophet Mani in the 3rd century CE, synthesized elements of major religious traditions, including Christianity, Zoroastrianism, Buddhism, Judaism, and ancient Mesopotamian beliefs. It presented a cosmology defined by the eternal struggle between the world of light and the world of darkness. Following Mani’s death during the reign of Bahram I, and the subsequent persecution of Manichaeans in the Sasanian Empire, the religion spread eastward beyond Iran's borders. Evidence of Manichaeism's expansion can be traced in the manuscripts of Central Asia and China’s Tang Dynasty records. This study investigates the trajectory of Manichaeism’s Eastward spread, particularly in ancient eastern Iran, Central Asia, and China, through an analysis of archaeological findings and historical texts. It also examines the religious, artistic, and cultural legacy of Manichaeism in regions such as Turfan and Fujian, and investigates the role of Uyghur patronage in its development.
کلیدواژهها English