However , some scholars take the view that Mandaeanism is older and dates from pre-Christian times .
According to most scholars , Mandaeaism originated sometime in the first three centuries AD , in either southwestern Mesopotamia or the Syro - Palestinian area .
Some scholars take the view that Mandaeanism is older and dates from pre-Christian times .
According to most scholars , Mandaeaism originated sometime in the first three centuries AD , in either southwestern Mesopotamia or the Syro - Palestinian area .