The Mandeans

MANDEAN (MANDAEAN) WATCH: The mystery of the Mandaeans, the gnostic sect that worships John the Baptist (James McGrath, The Spectator).

The Religion Prof has a brief open-access introduction to the Mandeans in the Spectator. The Mandeans follow John the Baptist and aren't very keen on Jesus.

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