Term

Freemasonry

Principles and practices derived from ancient guilds that rely significantly on deism and illuminism.

Filed underChurch History

Definition

Principles and practices that grew out of ancient guilds and relied heavily on deism and illuminism.

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Sources

  1. 1.Jerald C. Brauer and B. A. Gerrish, ed. The Westminster Dictionary of Church History. (Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1971). 342Original citation: Brauer, Jerald C., and B. A. Gerrish, eds. The Westminster Dictionary of Church History. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1971, 342.

Last revised August 14, 2026