doctrine+of+the+Mystics
31SUFISM — the doctrine of the Sufis, a sect of Mohammedan mystics; imported into Mohammedanism the idea that the soul is the subject of ecstasies of Divine inspiration in virtue of its direct emanation from the Deity, and this in the teeth of the… …
32Palmarian Catholic Church — The Christian Palmarian Church of the Carmelites of the Holy Face (Spanish: Iglesia Cristiana Palmariana de los Carmelitas de la Santa Faz), commonly called the Palmarian Catholic Church (Iglesia Católica Palmariana), is a schismatic Catholic… …
33Crucifixion of Jesus — The Crucifixion , by Vouet, 1622, Genoa The crucifixion of Jesus and his ensuing death is an event that occurred during the 1st century AD. Jesus, who Christians believe is the Son of God as well as the Messiah, was arrested, tried, and sentenced …
34Dor Daim — The Dardaim[1][2] or Dor daim[3] (דרדעים), are adherents of the Dor Deah (דור דעה) [4] movement in Judaism. That movement was founded in 19th century Yemen by Rabbi Yiḥyah Qafiḥ, and had its own network of synagogues and schools.[5] Its objects… …
35Sethianism — The Sethians were a group of ancient Gnostics who date their existence to before Christianity. [ [http://jdt.unl.edu/lithist.html Sethian Gnosticism: ] ] Their influence spread throughout the Mediterranean into the later systems of the Thomasines …
36Rule of Faith — The rule of faith (Latin: regula fidei ) or analogy of faith ( analogia fidei ), is a phrase first found in Tertullian, i.e.:Let our seeking, therefore be in that which is our own, and from those who are our own, and concerning that which is our… …
37Spanish Inquisition — The Spanish Inquisition started and was established in 1478 by Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile to maintain Catholic orthodoxy in their kingdoms, and to replace the medieval inquisition which was under papal… …
38Christianity — /kris chee an i tee/, n., pl. Christianities. 1. the Christian religion, including the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox churches. 2. Christian beliefs or practices; Christian quality or character: Christianity mixed with pagan elements; …
39KABBALAH — This entry is arranged according to the following outline: introduction general notes terms used for kabbalah the historical development of the kabbalah the early beginnings of mysticism and esotericism apocalyptic esotericism and merkabah… …
40Islam — Islamic /is lam ik, lah mik, iz /, Islamitic /is leuh mit ik, iz /, adj. /is lahm , iz , is leuhm, iz /, n. 1. the religious faith of Muslims, based on the words and religious system founded by the prophet Muhammad and taught by the Koran, the… …
