supranaturalism

supranaturalism
Supernaturalism Su`per*nat"u*ral*ism, n. 1. The quality or state of being supernatural; supernaturalness. [1913 Webster]

2. (Theol.) The doctrine of a divine and supernatural agency in the production of the miracles and revelations recorded in the Bible, and in the grace which renews and sanctifies men, -- in opposition to the doctrine which denies the agency of any other than physical or natural causes in the case. [Written also {supranaturalism}.] [1913 Webster]


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