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Les Jardins de lumière

1996248 pagesAbacus

Synopsis

Discover the incredible life of Mani, a 3rd-century Mesopotamian figure whose radical ideas about the world were so revolutionary they sparked persecution from every major religion and empire. This book explores his journey as a painter, doctor, and prophet, and why his humanist vision was deemed so dangerous. Learn about the man behind the term 'Manichaeism' and hear his message, which still resonates today.

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About the author

Amin Maalouf (French: [maluf]; Arabic: أمين معلوف Arabic pronunciation: [maʕˈluːf]; born 25 February 1949) is a Lebanese-born French author who has lived in France since 1976. Although his native language is Arabic, he writes in French, and his works have been translated into over 40 languages. Of his several works of nonfiction, The Crusades Through Arab Eyes is probably the best known. He received the Prix Goncourt in 1993 for his novel The Rock of Tanios, as well as the 2010 Prince of Asturia...

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