Past Programs
Meditation and Prayer - 2008
John's Baptisers: Mandaeans in Australia
05/10/2008
An ancient Gnostic sect which honours John the Baptist has fled persecution in the Middle East and found sanctuary in Australia. The Mandaeans of Iraq and Iran bring with them a pacifist belief structure and ancient rituals based on fresh flowing water. Find out how they are grappling with their past and the challenges of Australian life in this week's Encounter.
