The Mandaean Gnostic Religion: Worship Practice and Deep Thought
The Mandaeans, commonly called the Followers of John the Baptist, are the longest surviving Gnostics, and this book is the first in-depth study of their practices, especially their baptismal rites, and their teachings of deep knowing in mystical literature and fascinating stick-figure art. Mostly from Iraq and Iran, through persecution the Mandaeans have been scattered around the globe.