https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwO5-KOTtfE
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of religions and Christianity continues with an episode on Manichaeism - Christianity's early rival in the east. Manichaeism was once one of the world’s most widespread religions, stretching from Roman North Africa to Tang China. Founded by the prophet Mani in the 3rd century CE, it blended elements of Christianity, Zoroastrianism, Buddhism, and Gnosticism into a dualistic faith centered on the eternal struggle between Light and Darkness. This video explores the fascinating life of Mani, his teachings, and how his religion spread along the Silk Roads through merchants, missionaries, and adaptable doctrine. Despite periods of intense persecution, Manichaeism endured for over a millennium, influencing major world religions and leaving a legacy that echoed in movements from the Bogomils to Chinese sects. Discover how a forgotten faith once rivaled Christianity and Buddhism in reach and how it shaped the religious and cultural landscapes of three continents.
