theosophy
nounEtymology
From Medieval Latin theosophia, from Ancient Greek θεοσοφῐ́ᾱ (theosophĭ́ā, “knowledge of things divine”, from θεός (theós, “god”) + σοφῐ́ᾱ (sophĭ́ā, “wisdom”)); By surface analysis, theo- + -sophy.
- derived from θεοσοφῐ́ᾱ
- derived from theosophia
Definitions
Any doctrine of religious philosophy and mysticism claiming that knowledge of God can be…
Any doctrine of religious philosophy and mysticism claiming that knowledge of God can be attained through mystical insight and spiritual ecstasy, and that direct communication with the transcendent world is possible.
Any system which claims to attain communication with God and superior spirits by physical…
Any system which claims to attain communication with God and superior spirits by physical processes.
- In Paracelsian theosophy, empathetic imagination was […] a powerful astral force which provided the basis for theurgy and prognostication, as well as for prophecy and mystical inspiration.
- […] was founded by the theosophist and kabbalist Martines de Pasqually […] included a peculiar form of theurgy mixed with the philosophy and theosophy of its founder.
The system of beliefs and doctrines of the Theosophical Society.
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Alternative letter-case form of theosophy.
The neighborhood
- neighborphilosophy
- neighbortheodicy
- neighbortheology
- neighbortheophany
Derived
theosophic, theosophical, theosophist, theosopher, theosophize, theosophise
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