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Comparative Lexical Studies in Neo-Mandaic by Hezy Mutzafi Neo-Mandaic is the last phase of a pre-modern vernacular closely related to Classical Mandaic, a Mesopotamian Aramaic idiom of Late Antiquity. This unique language is critically endangered, being spoken by a few hundred adherents of Mandaeism, the only gnostic religion to have survived until the present day. All other Mandaeans, numbering several tens of thousands, are Arabic or Persian speakers. The present study concerns the least known aspect of the language, namely its lexicon as reflected in both its dialects, those of the cities of Ahvaz and Khorramshahr in the Iranian province of Khuzestan. Apart from lexicological and etymological studies in Neo-Mandaic itself, the book discusses the contribution of the Neo-Mandaic lexis to our knowledge of literary Mandaic as well as aspects of this lexis within the framework of Neo-Aramaic as a whole.
ISBN: 9789004257047
Publication Date: 2014-02-20

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The Iraqi Mandaeans
"In Sydney, a sect of persecuted Iraqis performs an ancient purification ritual every Sunday. The practice is inspired by John the Baptist, more important than Jesus Christ to the devotees. A BBC Production."
Mandeans
This is a clip from PBS that depicts Mandeans sharing some rituals, symbols, and variations of stories found in Jewish and Christian scriptures but their belief system sets them fundamentally apart.
Iraq’s Mandaeans celebrate baptism feast
A video by Al Jazeera, one of the leading newspapers in the Middle East that discusses one of Iraq's religious minority groups that has survived for centuries is now rapidly disappearing.
Iraq’s Mandaeans, or Sabean-Mandaeans as they are known in Arabic, practise a distinct and ancient monotheistic religion which predates Islam and Christianity.

Mandaean Society of America
The official website of the Mandaean Union, an organization dedicated to promoting the interests and preserving the cultural heritage of the Mandaeans.
Mandaean World
The Mandaean World Congress is an international organization with its headquarters in Sydney, Australia. Their aim is to enlighten the world’s leaders of the suffering of the Mandaean People in order Protect, Preserve, and endorse Peace of this descendant inhabitance of Mesopotamia ancient civilization.
Mandaean Synod of Australia
A "synod" typically refers to a council of church officials or clergy members who gather to discuss and make decisions on religious matters within a particular denomination or religious community. In the case of Mandaeism, which is an ancient Gnostic religion primarily practiced by the Mandaean community, a synod serves a similar function of governance, leadership, and religious authority.

Religious Observances 2024

March 16-20 - Parwanaya - The festival celebrates Hayyi Rabbi, the Great Living God, who created the angels and the universe.

May 20 - Dehwa Daymaneh - Festival celebrating the birthday of John the Baptist. Children are baptized for the first time during this festival.

December 17 - Ashoriya - A day of remembrance commemorating the drowned people of Noah's flood.