Theos-Talk Archives (March 1998 Message tt00166)

> Dear Jeff,
>
> Yes, Swedenborg is considered a "theosophist" in the 18th century
> meaning of that word. After Swedenborg's death, his followers formed an
> organization dedicated to the study of his writings.  The organization
> was called "The Theosophical Society."  sometime before 1825, it was
> re-organized into today's Swedenborgian Church.  Of course, there is no
> organizational connection between this and the Theosophical Society that
> was founded by Blavatsky, Olcott, Judge and others in 1875.
>
> jhe
>
Very interesting!  Another bit of information that I'm glad to
have.

Do you happen to know where "The Theosophical Society" was
organized?  Was it here in the US, was it in the UK?

Thanks so much.