The Pythonism Of The Present Day - Softcover

Warren Goddard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0371470153 ISBN 13: 9780371470152

Publisher: HardPress, 2020

Synopsis

The Pythonism Of The Present Day: The Response Of The Ministers Of The Massachusetts Association Of The New Jerusalem To A Resolution Of That Association Requesting Their Consideration Of What Is Usually Known As Modern Spiritualism by Warren Goddard. This tract records the Massachusetts Association of the New Jerusalem Church’s formal response to a resolution asking ministers to consider what is commonly known as Modern Spiritualism and to explain what the New Church teaches about such phenomena. It catalogs extensive testimonies drawn from Scripture, the Apostles, and prophetic writings to distinguish open communications with the spiritual world that are from the Lord and unsought from those that arise from unregenerate desires or from mediums and sorcerers. The text then presents the Church’s interpretation of Biblical prohibitions against necromancy, witchcraft, and “pythons” (familiar spirits), arguing that such practices are forbidden, dangerous to the soul, and contrary to the Word. It also includes Emanuel Swedenborg’s personal testimony on the proper source of spiritual knowledge, the dangers of spirits communicating with humans, and the necessity of inner regeneration for genuine faith. The document ultimately asserts that true spiritual instruction comes only from the Word and the Lord, not from external appearances or magical demonstrations.

Edition details

• Publisher: HardPress
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0371470153
• ISBN 13: 9780371470152
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 66