Mandaeism

Mandaeism
A monotheistic religion of the Iraq region with a strongly dualistic worldview, whose adherents (the Mandaeans) revere Adam and other Biblical figures, especially John the Baptist.
Syn: Mandaeanism
See Also: Mandaean, Mandaic

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