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Psalms and Hymns
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Texts
Bema PsalmsEight Coptic psalms from the annual Festival of Bema — the Manichaean commemoration of Mani's ascension to the Realm of Light.Miscellaneous Manichaean TextsA gathering of short Manichaean psalms, fragments, and devotional poetry — loose jewels from the Coptic tradition.Parthian HymnsA Manichaean apocalyptic hymn preserved in Parthian — a dialogue between a believer and Jesus on the Second Coming and the triumph of Light.Psalms to JesusNine Coptic devotional psalms addressing the Manichaean Jesus of Light — cosmic saviour who awakens souls trapped in matter.