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Mystic vs Swedenborgian - What's the difference?

mystic | swedenborgian |

As adjectives the difference between mystic and swedenborgian

is that mystic is of, or relating to mystics, mysticism or occult mysteries; mystical while swedenborgian is of or pertaining to (emanuel swedenborg) (born emanuel swedberg in 1688), swedish scientist, philosopher, christian mystic and theologian.

As nouns the difference between mystic and swedenborgian

is that mystic is someone who practices mysticism while swedenborgian is a religious follower of (emanuel swedenborg).

mystic

English

Alternative forms

* mystick (archaic)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of, or relating to mystics, mysticism or occult mysteries; mystical.
    • a mystic dance
  • Mysterious and strange; arcane, obscure or enigmatic.
  • * Emerson
    • Heaven's numerous hierarchy span / The mystic gulf from God to man.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Someone who practices mysticism.

    • Related terms

    * mysterious * mystery * mystical * mysticism * mystify * mystique

    References

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    swedenborgian

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to (Emanuel Swedenborg) (born Emanuel Swedberg in 1688), Swedish scientist, philosopher, Christian mystic and theologian.

    • Related terms

    * Swedenborgianism

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A religious follower of (Emanuel Swedenborg).
    • English eponyms