qui·et·ism (kw   -tz  m)n. 1. A form of Christian mysticism enjoining passive contemplation and the beatific annihilation of the will. 2. A state of quietness and passivity. qui et·ist n.qui et·istic adj. |
quietism [ˈkwaɪəˌtɪzəm]
n
1. (Christian Churches, other) a form of religious mysticism originating in Spain in the late 17th century, requiring withdrawal of the spirit from all human effort and complete passivity to God's will
2. a state of passivity and calmness of mind towards external events
quietist n & adj
quietism
a 17th-century Christian mystical theory, originated in Spain by Molinos and promulgated in France by Fénelon, involving passive contem-plation and surrender of the will to God and indifference to the demands of the self or the outside world, declared heretical through efforts of the Inquisition. — quietist, n., adj.
See also: Heresy
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| Noun | 1. | quietism - a form of religious mysticism requiring withdrawal from all human effort and passive contemplation of God mysticism, religious mysticism - a religion based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality |
Translations
quietism
n → Quietismus m
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