Mani founded Manichaeism in Persia in the 3rd century A.D. Mani believed that he was both a prophet and an apostle of Jesus.

Manichees view the body as evil and the soul is good. Ormuzd represents the god of light, the creator of souls; he is considered to be the good god. Jehovah, on the other hand, represents evil and darkness; he is credited with the creation of the material world.

Before his conversion to Christianity, St. Augustine of Hippo was a Manichee.

Much of Manichaeism died out by the 19th century A.D.

Boeree, George. 2001. The Philosphies and Religions of the Roman Empire. <http://www.ship.edu/~cgboeree/romanempire.html>

Collins, Ken. September 2001. Theology. 11 November 2001. <http://www.kencollins.com/glossary/Theology.htm>