Johann Heinrich Jung-Stilling
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    Johann Heinrich Jung-Stilling

    Johann Heinrich Jung-Stilling(1740–1817)

    German writer and Pietist, whose works blend spiritual autobiography, medicine, and 'pneumatology'—a study of spirits and the invisible world. He became famous for narratives of providence and conversion.

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    Theory of Pneumatology

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    Theory of pneumatology : in reply to the question, what ought to be believed or disbelieved concerning presentiments, visions and apparitions according to nature, reason and Scripture

    The Dial's edition: London, 1834

    Work exploring supernatural experiences (presentiments, visions, apparitions) through a lens of Christian theology, philosophy (reason), and natural understanding, aiming to guide readers on what to believe about these spiritual phenomena based on Scripture, nature, and logic. It's a deep dive into the study of spiritual beings and manifestations, offering guidance on distinguishing truth from illusion in psychic experience.