The term Neopagan refers to various revivalist versions of the Ancient Pagan religions, including, among several other groups, Wicca, Druidry, and Asatru (Modern Nordic Neopaganism). Neopagan religions are known by different names, depending on which … Read more
The dictionary’s definition of Quietism is a form of religious mysticism that originated in late seventeenth-century Spain, which requires a spirit that is removed from all human endeavors, completely surrendering itself to Gods will. The … Read more
This is perhaps the best summary of the history of religion in America’s colonies, offering an excellent discussion both of the First Great Awakening, and of the ways the First Great Awakening fed into the … Read more
Hasidism, also written Chasidism, (from Hebrew hasid, pious man), a Jewish religious movement of the 12th-13th centuries in Germany which combined austerity with overtones of mysticism. Hasidism is a subgroup of Haredi ( ultra-orthodox) Judaism, … Read more
Introduction to the Six Dynasties Period The Six Dynasties period is a notable era in Chinese history that lasted from 220 to 589 AD. This period follows the collapse of the Han Dynasty and precedes … Read more
Zoroastrianism is a religion which began in ancient Persia from the philosopher known as Zarathustra, or Zoroaster. Zoroastrianism began in ancient Persia (modern-day Iran) when a prophet, Zarathustra, or Zoroaster, was inspired to teach and … Read more
Shinto (“the way of the gods”) is the original religion of the Japanese, as ancient as Japan itself. This indicates that the fundamental concept of Shinto developed naturally through the unique lifestyle and beliefs of … Read more
The term “Hindu” is generally applied to anyone who lives in the Indian subcontinent and embraces Hinduism in any form or development. The word “Hinduism” does not appear anywhere in Hindu scriptures, and the term … Read more
Sadhus traditionally belongs to the fourth “practice” or stage of life, passing through the stages of disciple, layman and first monk. Although Sadhus can be divided into a million different sects, most of them follow … Read more
Sections of the Religious Society of Orthodox Friends Wilburites Conservatives Friends of the Gurneites Friends of the Gurneys United Evangelical Meeting Evangelical Friends International Beaconites General Conference of Hicksite Friends Shows the division of Quakers … Read more