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Church of the Holy City in Washington, D.C.. The church believes that the writings of Swedenborg expand upon a deeper understanding of the Christian bible. This new understanding began the second coming of Christ which is continually being manifested in spirit and truth rather than a physical appearance. [1]
The New Church (or Swedenborgianism) can refer to any of several historically related Christian denominations that developed under the influence of the theology of Emanuel Swedenborg (1688–1772). The Swedenborgian tradition is considered to be a part of Restorationist Christianity .
Jesper took an interest in the beliefs of the dissenting Lutheran Pietist movement, which emphasised the virtues of communion with God rather than relying on sheer faith . [19] Sola fide is a tenet of the Lutheran Church, and Jesper was charged with being a pietist heretic. While controversial, the beliefs were to have a major impact on his son ...
Bryn Athyn Cathedral. The General Church of the New Jerusalem (also referred to as the General Church, the General Convention of New Jerusalem, [3] or just simply the New Church) is an international church based in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania, and based on the Old Testament, the New Testament, and the theological works of Emanuel Swedenborg (often called the Writings for the New Church or just ...
Emanuel Swedenborg (1688–1772), the fraternity's namesake. The Swedenborg Rite or Rite of Swedenborg was a fraternal order modeled on Freemasonry and based upon the teachings of Emanuel Swedenborg (1688–1772).
Pages in category "Swedenborgianism" The following 14 pages are in this category, out of 14 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
The Center for Swedenborgian Studies (formerly called the New Church Theological School or NCTS and also previously known as the Swedenborgian House of Studies) [1] is the seminary of the Swedenborgian Church of North America at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California.
Swedenborgianism .vs. The New Church To use the definitions already on the Wikipedia, and to expand slightly: Swedenborgianism is about beliefs developed from the writings, and a personal relationship with God. The New Church is about teachings found in the writings, and our collective relationship with God.