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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- Influenced by
- DeismTerm
Sources
- 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