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theosophy Definition

the·oso·phy (t̸hē äs′ə fē)

noun

a religious or semireligious set of occult beliefs rejecting Judeo-Christian revelation and theology, often incorporating elements of Buddhism and Hinduism, and held to be based on a special mystical insight or on superior speculation

Etymology: ML theosophia < LGr, knowledge of divine things < theosophos, wise in divine matters < Gr theos, god + sophos, wise: see theo- & -sophy

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Theosophy Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • study: They formed the basis for a small booklet to which was given the title " Madame Blavatsky on how to study Theosophy " .
  • know: Through his writing and extensive lecturing around the United States, he helped make theosophy known and respected.
  • make: Through his writing and extensive lecturing around the United States, he helped make theosophy known and respected.
  • define: To fully define Theosophy, we must consider it under all its aspects.
  • teach: Swedenborg taught a pantheistic theosophy centered on Jesus Christ, in whom he found a Trinity of Love, Wisdom and Energy.
  • call: But such is not esoteric knowledge or what we have now called subjective Theosophy.

Adjective modifier

  • real: For real Theosophy is ALTRUISM, and we cannot repeat it too often.
  • Oriental: He united all the attributes that the Ancient Oriental Theosophy assigned to the Supreme Being.
  • common: Religions, the common theosophy that pervades normal experience.