Description
In a world torn by empire and faith, Mani—an artist, healer, and visionary—moves through the violence of the Roman-Persian struggle and the competing claims of religions seeking dominance. From battlefields and courts to sacred teachings, he develops a luminous doctrine centered on humility, tolerance, and love, offering a path that challenges the cruelty of the age. Blending vivid historical atmosphere with an elegantly philosophical sensibility, this novel traces the rise of Manicheanism while probing the deeper questions of how humanity falls, endures, and longs for meaning. With Amin Maalouf’s signature blend of lyrical storytelling and intellectual depth, the book illuminates a past both perfumed and brutal, where ideas can be as dangerous—and as hopeful—as swords.
Available Editions
paperback
Little, Brown Book Group Limited
Published Jan 1, 2012
256 pages
ISBN: 9780748131259
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Details
First Published
1991
Language
eng
Translation
From: ara
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Gardens of Light by Amin Maalouf.