Mandaean History
300 AD TO 400 AD
400 to 600 AD  
  
There appears to have been a fracture among the Mandaeans that results in the division of the religion. This event may actually have occurred under an earlier date.  
  

400 to 500's AD 
  
  
Clay bowls, used for the purpose of protection against evil mark this period of time. A majority of these bowls are considered pre-Islamic because there is no mention of Islam or addition of Arab words. These bowls also show no anti-Christian verses that, which a period before intense Christian influence.