Mandaean belief system

 

 

 

 

Below is a very simple list (using English terminology) of the Mandaean belief system.

• A monotheistic belief system
• Adam was the first Mandaean who received the religious instructions directly from God.
• Last Prophet or teacher is John the Baptist
• Only God may take a life - no Mandaean may ever take a life
• The Mandaeans do have an elaborate baptism ritual system.
• Marriage and children are held in great esteem
• There are strict dietary requirements
• The Mandaeans have no symbols, no idols, and no images that can be used to pray to
• Sunday (with the exception of specific religious holidays) is their holy day
• Please refer to Mandaean values pages to get a learn about their moral belief system
• Their language is called Mandaic and Modern Mandaic is still spoken in Iran among the laypeople. Also all the priests still speak Mandaic.