Jorism

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noun

A messianic separatist Spiritualist sect influenced by Anabaptism during the 16th century, viewing its leader David Joris as the third David and stressing direct guidance by the Holy Spirit and the achievement of total righteousness under the Law (Pentateuch).

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Meanings

nounJorism (uncountable)
  1. historicaluncountableA messianic separatist Spiritualist sect influenced by Anabaptism during the 16th century, viewing its leader David Joris as the third David and stressing direct guidance by the Holy Spirit and the achievement of total righteousness under the Law (Pentateuch).

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APA

Jorism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Jorism

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“Jorism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Jorism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Jorism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Jorism.

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