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Psalms and Prayers

In this article we are going to address the topic of Psalms and Prayers, which has gained relevance in recent years due to its impact in different areas. Psalms and Prayers has been the subject of debate and analysis by experts in the area, who have highlighted the importance of understanding and reflecting on its implications. Throughout this article, we will examine different perspectives and research related to Psalms and Prayers, with the goal of providing a comprehensive and up-to-date view on this topic. Likewise, we will explore its influence on society, the economy, politics and other relevant aspects, in order to understand its scope and impact in the current context.

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Psalms and Prayers is one of the Seven Scriptures of Mani.

This scripture is transliterated as "Afuyin Bu" (阿拂胤部) in Chinese, which is derived from Medieval Persian "āfrīn" Or Parthian "āfriwan",[1] which means "praise".[2]

Contents

This scripture mainly contains poems written by Mani and his disciples. It is recorded in the Coptic "The Second Part of the Hymnal Collection" that Mani wrote two hymns, but these two poems are not found in the existing collection of Coptic poems. The Parthian document M40 R is said to be a fragment of "Vuzurgān Afrīwān" (Vuzurgān Afrīwān), praising the Father of Greatness, and is a translation of Mani's original Aramaic text. Parthian documents M538 and M75 are said to be fragments of the "Little Praise Sutra" (Qšūdagān Afrīwān), praising the Father, the Twelve Kings of Light, the world of light, the spirit of life, and the place of praise.

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References

  1. ^ G. Haloun & WB Henning, The Compendium of the Doctrines and Styles of the Teaching of Mani, the Buddha of Light, p. 208.
  2. ^ Mary Boyce, A Word-List of Manichaean Middle Persian and Parthian, pp. 8-9.