Yura (Mandaeism) Explained

Type:Mandaean
Yura
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Texts:Right Ginza, Qulasta

In Mandaeism, Yura (ࡉࡅࡓࡀ|translit=Iura|lit=jewel) is an uthra (angelic or celestial being). Yura is mentioned in Right Ginza 15.7, 15.8, 16.1, and 17.1,[1] as well as in Qulasta prayers 214 and 379.[2]

In Right Ginza 15.7, 16.1, and 17.1, he is mentioned as Yura Rba Ganzibra, meaning "Great Yura the Ganzibra" or "Great Yura the Treasurer"; Right Ginza 15.8 and the Qulasta prayers mention him simply as Yura Rba ("Great Yura").[1]

While Shishlam is considered to be the prototypical Mandaean priest (of any rank),[3] Yura may be thought of as the prototypical ganzibra.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Ginza Rba . Gelbert . Carlos . 2011 . Living Water Books . Sydney . 9780958034630.
  2. Book: Drower, E. S.. The Canonical Prayerbook of the Mandaeans. E. J. Brill. 1959. Leiden.
  3. Book: Drower, E. S.. The Secret Adam: The Study of Nasoraean Gnosis. E. S. Drower. Oxford University Press. 1960. Oxford.