| 释义 |
Faithist|ˈfeɪθɪst|
[f. faith n. + -ist.]
A member of a sect whose religion is based on revelations contained in the ‘Kosmon Bible’ or ‘Oahspe’ and on angelic communications. Also attrib.
1885Santa Fé Weekly New Mexican 23 July 4/4 Tanner has joined the new community or sect of faithists near Las Cruces, N.M. 1907Westm. Gaz. 25 June 10/1 The Faithist Community, which has established a modest footing in Balham, and whose comprehensive gospel ranges from the creation of man to the ‘glory and labours of the gods and goddesses of the Etherian Heavens’. 1921Glasgow Herald 21 Sept. 10 Mr. F. T. A. Davies, founder of the Faithist movement in England. 1928Sunday Dispatch 29 July 9/5 The Faithists originated in America. There are only two or three hundred in Great Britain—most of them in London and the Home Counties. |