Swedenborgianism

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/ ˌswiːdənˈbɔːdʒɪəˌnɪzəm, ˈswiːdənˌbɔːdʒɪzəm, -ɡɪz-, -ɡɪ- /

noun

1. the system of philosophical and religious doctrines of Emanuel Swedenborg, emphasizing the spiritual structure of the universe, the possibility of direct contact with spirits, and the divinity of Christ. This provided the basis for the New Jerusalem Church (or New Church ) founded by Swedenborg's followers

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• Swedenborgian
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Example Sentences

Although it is rooted in Christian beliefs and the Bible, Swedenborgianism arose along with other movements of the time that sought to reconcile spirituality and scientific rationality.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 21, 2022

The General Church of the New Jerusalem, a denomination of Swedenborgianism, often referred to as the New Church, runs an elementary school, high school, and college.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 21, 2022

Witchcraft, Swedenborgianism, Mesmerism, Spiritism—these especially, amid many minor phenomena, stood out in turn as precursory of the inevitable wider inquiry.

From Human Personality and its Survival of Bodily Death by Myers, F. W. H. (Frederic William Henry)

Later a certain Chastanier founded the "Illuminés Théosophes," a modified version of Pernetti's rite; and in 1783 the Marquis de Thomé started a purified variety of Swedenborgianism under the name of "Rite of Swedenborg."

From Secret Societies And Subversive Movements by Webster, Nesta H.

The foundation stone was laid in 1843, very soon after which the Rev. James Bonwell, curate of Trinity Church, Preston, made a virulent attack upon Swedenborgianism and its followers.

From Our Churches and Chapels Their Parsons, Priests, & Congregations Being a Critical and Historical Account of Every Place of Worship in Preston by Atticus