Abstract:
The article starts by describing the present state of research on Alexander of
Lycopolis (Egypt), who formerly was considered to be a Christian bishop converted
from Manichaeism to orthodox Christianity, but now is generally regarded as a
pagan philosopher. After the main contents of his treatise ‘Against the Doctrines
of Mani’ have been outlined, the focus is first on Alexander’s unique description
of Manichaeism as a form of Christianity and after that on Alexander’s own
philosophical position.
