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
  noun

Example Sentences

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

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

After 1847 Swedenborgianism proper subsided, and 'Modern Spiritualism' took its place.

From History of American Socialisms by Noyes, John Humphrey

Swedenborgians and Unitarians.—In the nineteenth century Swedenborgianism has found many adherents.

From Church History, Vol. 3 of 3 by Kurtz, J. H.

The simple truth is that Brook Farm and the Harbinger meant to propagate Fourierism, but succeeded only in propagating Swedenborgianism.

From History of American Socialisms by Noyes, John Humphrey