Van Oort, Johannes (Hans)2016-04-212015-05Van Oort, J 2015, 'Manichaean women in Augustine's life and works', Vigiliae Christianae, vol. 69, no. 3, pp. 312-326.0042-6032 (print)1570-0720 (online)10.1163/15700720-12341214http://hdl.handle.net/2263/52077The study of women in Manichaeism is still in its infancy. The present article aims to contribute to this promising field of research by concentrating on the writings of the former Manichaean Augustine (354-430). A considerable number of data emerge from his works, which elucidate the presence and role of Manichaean women in Roman North Africa. It turns out that, at quite different stages of his life, Augustine came into contact with female Manichaeans and described their significance very differently.en© 2015 Koninklijke Brill NV.WomenManichaeismAugustine of HippoEarly ChristianityRoman North AfricaTheology articles SDG-05SDG-05: Gender equalityTheology articles SDG-10SDG-10: Reduced inequalitiesTheology articles SDG-16SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutionsPostprint Article