Jesus the Luminous
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Jesus the Luminous is the pre-existent aspect of Jesus in Manichaeism, comparable to the eternal Logos in Christianity. He brings knowledge about the secrets of the past, the present and prophecy of the future, and the ability to differentiate between good and evil towards humanity. As Jesus the Luminous his primary role was as a revealer and guide.
When
- First attested
- 200 CE
- Attested period
- 200 – 1500
- Historical notes
- Manichaeism flourished from the 3rd to 15th centuries.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Jesus the Child, Suffering Jesus, Risen Jesus
- manifests as
- Great Nous
- aspect of
- Jesus
- child of
- Father of Greatness, Third Messenger
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“From the Coptic sermon on the Great War, in which Jesus the Luminous is depicted as rendering the Last Judgment, it is clear that the aspect of the Risen Jesus was closely related to that of Jesus the Luminous.”
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