Theos-Talk Archives (March 1998 Message tt00181)

The group was in London, and poet William Blake was a member.
jhe

Jeff Needle wrote:

> > 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.
>