§ 2 Ademar
The earliest mention of the heterodox as Manichees is found in Ademar, a noble of Aquitaine, who says: “Shortly afterwards (A.D. 1018) there arose throughout Aquitaine Manichees, seducing the people. They denied Baptism and the Cross, and whatever is of sound doctrine. Abstaining from food, they appeared like monks and feigned chastity, but amongst themselves they indulged in every luxury and were the messengers of Anti-Christ, and have caused many to err from the faith.”24