Boehmenism

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Definition

Noun: 1. A mystical Christian theological system: Boehmenism refers to the specific set of mystical and theosophical doctrines developed by the German cobbler and Christian mystic Jakob Boehme (1575-1624). It emphasizes direct, personal revelation of God, the nature of divine will, and the concept of the universe as a manifestation of divine conflict and resolution.

Usage
  • Boehmenism is studied as a significant influence on later Western esotericism and certain Protestant mystical movements.
  • The term is used in historical and theological contexts to describe the ideas originating from Boehme's writings.
  • Example: "The scholar's thesis explored the impact of Boehmenism on 17th-century European thought beyond its influence on the Quakers."
Advanced Usage
  • The term is highly specialized and appears almost exclusively in academic discourse related to religious history, mysticism, or the history of ideas.
  • It can be used attributively (like an adjective) in phrases such as "Boehmenist thought" or "Boehmenist influences."
Variants and Related Words
  • Behmenism: An alternative, less common spelling of Boehmenism.
  • Boehmenist (noun): A follower or adherent of Boehmenism.
  • Boehmenist (adjective): Of or relating to Boehmenism (e.g., Boehmenist writings).
Synonyms
  • There are no direct synonyms, as it names a specific doctrine. It can be described as:
    • The mystical system of Jakob Boehme
    • Boehme's theosophy
Related Concepts
  • Christian Mysticism: The broader tradition of seeking direct, experiential union with God within Christianity, of which Boehmenism is a part.
  • Theosophy: In its historical sense (not the modern movement), this refers to systems of thought that aim at a knowledge of God through spiritual ecstasy, intuition, or special individual revelation. Boehmenism is a prime example of Christian theosophy.
  • Quietism: A different Christian mystical tradition emphasizing passive contemplation, sometimes discussed in contrast to more active or speculative systems like Boehmenism.
Noun
  1. the mystical theological doctrine of Jakob Boehme that influenced the Quakers

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