1575-01-01 00:00:00
Jakob Bohme
was a German Christian mystic and theologian. He is considered an original thinker within the Lutheran tradition. His emphasis was on faith and self-awareness rather than strict adherence to dogma or scripture.
1688-01-01 00:00:00
Emmanual Swedenborg
Swedish Scientist, Philosopher, Mystic At age 65 begins spiritual quest to reveal the true nature of Christianity. He believed that Jesus freed himself from material boundaries and the bible is a map for everyman's freedom.
1745-11-01 00:00:00
Swedenborg's first mystical experience
begins exploring theology, dream interpretation and mysticism
1775-08-01 06:56:39
FWJ Schelling
Fused the mysticism of Bohme and the logic of Leibniz into an unprecedented vision of cosmic evolution that saw God fully pervading all levels of being.
1794-11-01 00:00:00
The Age of Reason
a pamphlet, written by a British and American revolutionary Thomas Paine, that challenges institutionalized religion and the legitimacy of the Bible, the central text of Christianity. Published in three parts in 1794, 1795, and 1807,
1802-11-01 00:00:00
Phineas Parkhurst Quimby
Believed that he rediscovered the healing power of Jesus through the use of animal magnatism, mesmerism and the power of mind over body.
1803-11-01 00:00:00
Ralph Waldo Emerson
American essayist, lecturer, and poet, who led the Transcendentalist movement of the mid-19th century. Everyman was to find God in Narure.
1817-11-01 00:00:00
Waren Felt Evens
Healed by Quimby, a Methodist minister turned Swedenborg teacher, became the first to author on the Mental Cure movement.
1821-11-01 00:00:00
Mary Baker Eddy
Pioneer in women's movement. Healed by Quimby, Mary establishes her own practice, writings and following - called Chrstian Science.
1836-11-01 00:00:00
Nature - published
watershed moment for Transcendental movement
1869-11-01 00:00:00
Mental Cure published
Waren Felt Evens publishes first "New Thought" book
1887-11-01 00:00:00
Emma move to Chicago opens School
Christian Science Theological Seminary - Graduates 1000's of students, mostly women