Treasure of Life

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Treasure of Life is a Manichaean religious text that expounds the dualistic cosmology and salvific teachings central to the Manichaean faith.

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Treasure of Life canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Manichaean religious text
religious scripture
associatedWith Mani NERFINISHED
cosmologicalConcept mixture of light and matter
realm of darkness
realm of light
describes Manichaean dualistic cosmology
salvific teachings of Manichaeism
doctrine soteriology of Manichaeism
struggle between good and evil principles
focusesOn cosmic structure of the Manichaean universe
process of salvation through knowledge and practice
genre theological treatise
historicalContext late antique Manichaean tradition
influencedBy Christian theological concepts (according to scholars)
Gnostic traditions
Iranian religious ideas (according to scholars)
language Middle Persian language
surface form: Middle Persian (originally, according to scholarly consensus)
partOf Manichaean scriptural corpus
religion Manichaeism
religiousFunction doctrinal exposition
instruction of believers
religiousTheme cosmic dualism of light and darkness
liberation of light from matter
salvation of the soul
status important doctrinal work in Manichaeism
teaches ethical conduct aligned with the kingdom of light
path to liberation of light particles
tradition Manichaean canon
usedBy Manichaeism
surface form: Manichaean communities

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Manichaeism religiousText Treasure of Life
Living Gospel relatedWork Treasure of Life