A famous and master orator of Manichaeism who served as a bishop. For nine years, he was presented by his circle almost as a legendary wise savior to resolve Augustine's doubts regarding philosophical, religious, and especially astronomical matters. When he arrived in Carthage, although Augustine was impressed by the elegance and gentility of his rhetoric, he realized that in reality, he knew nothing about philosophy, mathematics, or astronomy. Faustus nobly confessed his ignorance; however, this situation caused the Manichaean belief in Augustine's mind to collapse completely.
He rose rapidly within the Manichaean faith and gained the respect of all sect members. With scraps of information he compiled from several authors like Seneca and Cicero, he became an effective salesman of words.
His facial expression is meaningful, his speech is polished; he projects the image of a wise and wealthy man to an outside observer.
Aurelius Augustinus
The 'sweet trap' that unintentionally cooled Augustinus toward Manichaeism. He created a turning point in the search for truth.