Faustus of Mileve
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Faustus of Mileve
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Faustus of Mileve was a Manichaean bishop of the fourth century. He is now remembered for his encounter with Augustine of Hippo, in Carthage around 383. He was from Milevis, Numidia. From a poor, pagan background, he had become a highly reputed teacher, preacher and debater. As described in the Confessions, Augustine first learned of Faustus shortly after joining the Manichaean faith. The bishop was widely regarded as the most learned member of the sect in the region, and many of the more diffic
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Fourth-century Manichaean bishop
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