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Boehmenism

Boehmenism

9.9
A spiritual Christian belief from Jakob Boehme that God can be known by direct personal experience
  • noun
  • /boʊˈheɪmɪzəm/
  • Specialized
: boehmenismo
  • The influence of Boehmenism can be traced in early Quaker writings and spiritual practices.

Examples

  • Many Boehmenism followers seek a personal connection with God.

  • Some scholars regard Boehmenism as a bridge between medieval mysticism and modern Protestant thought.

  • His fascination with Boehmenism led him to study the works of Jakob Boehme extensively.

  • The teachings of Boehmenism have inspired various spiritual movements.

  • His fascination with Boehmenism led him to study the works of Jakob Boehme extensively.

  • Some scholars regard Boehmenism as a bridge between medieval mysticism and modern Protestant thought.

  • The influence of Boehmenism can be traced in early Quaker writings and spiritual practices.

Synonyms

Behmenism
vsBoehmenism
  • Archaic
9.9

A Christian mystical teaching by Jakob Boehme about God and creation

emphasizes direct personal experience of God rather than doctrinal focus

Surface Forms

Boehmenism singular
Boehmenisms plural

Morphology

Boehmenism = Boehmen (opaque) = Boehmen + ism

The suffix '-ism' indicates a doctrine or belief system, but the root 'Boehmen' refers to a specific individual, making it opaque for learners unfamiliar with Jakob Boehme.

Etymology

Boehmenism comes from the name of the German mystic Boehme and the ending -ism, which means 'belief' or 'doctrine'. That's why Boehmenism means the mystical religious ideas taught by Jakob Boehme, ideas that influenced groups like the Quakers.