The Platonist Philosopher Alexander of Lycopolis on Manichaeism
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The article starts by describing the present state of research on Alexander of Lycopolis (Egypt), who formerly was considered to be a Christian bishop converted from Manichaeism to orthodox Christianity, but now is generally regarded as a pagan philosopher. After the main contents of his treatise 'Against the Doctrines of Mani' have been outlined, the focus is first on Alexander's unique description of Manichaeism as a form of Christianity and after that on Alexander's own philosophical position.
- Radboud University Nijmegen Netherlands
- University of Pretoria South Africa
Manichaean Christianity, Patristics, Onderzoeksprogramma Religiewetenschappen, Alexander of Lycopolis, Research Program in Religious Studies, Platonism
Manichaean Christianity, Patristics, Onderzoeksprogramma Religiewetenschappen, Alexander of Lycopolis, Research Program in Religious Studies, Platonism
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