Buddhism and Gnosticism Buddhism and the Roman world
early 3rd century–4th century christian writers such hippolytus , epiphanius write scythianus, visited india around 50 ad brought doctrine of 2 principles . according cyril of jerusalem, scythianus pupil terebinthus presented himself buddha ( called himself buddas ). terebinthus went palestine , judaea ( becoming known , condemned ), , settled in babylon, transmitted teachings mani, thereby creating foundation of manichaeism:
terebinthus, disciple in wicked error, inherited money , books , heresy, , came palestine, , becoming known , condemned in judæa resolved pass persia: lest should recognised there name changed , called himself buddas.
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