Introduction: Mani’s Church and Social Life

Abstract

Zarades was sent to Persia, to Hystaspes the king. He revealed the truly-founded law in all of Persia. Again, Bouddas the blessed, he came to the land of India and Kushan. He also revealed the truly-founded law in all of India and Kushan. After him again, Aurentes came with Kebellos to the east. They also revealed the truly-founded law in the east. Elchasai (?) came to Parthia. He revealed the law of truth in all of Parthia. Jesus the Christ came to the west. He also revealed the truth in all of the west.... I came; I revealed this place (i.e. the Land of Light) in this world. I preached the word of God. And I [...] of God in the world from the west to [the east.]1