English Explanatory Dictionary

Jorism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A messianic separatist Spiritualist sect influenced by Anabaptism during the 16th century, viewing its leader David Joris as the third David and stressing direct guidance by the Holy Spirit and the achievement of total righteousness under the Law (Pentateuch).

Word forms

Jorism

Related words

Jorist
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