Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers: Series I/Volume IV/Manichaean Controversy/On the Morals of the Manichaeans/Argument

On the Morals of the Manich&#230;ans.

[De Moribus Manich&#230;orum.] 388.

Containing a particular refutation of the doctrine of these heretics regarding the origin and nature of evil; an exposure of their pretended symbolical customs of the mouth, of the hands, and of the breast; and a condemnation of their superstitious abstinence and unholy mysteries.&#160; Lastly, some crimes brought to light among the Manich&#230;ans are mentioned.