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- noun Plural form of
Herrnhuter .
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Examples
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A notable exception to this growing infidelity was the sect of Herrnhuters or United Brethren, founded in
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 9: Laprade-Mass Liturgy 1840-1916 1913
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They admired the religious life of the Herrnhuters and they feared the rationalistic tendencies of the times.
The Theology of Schleiermacher: A Condensed Presentation of His Chief Work, "The Christian Faith" 1862-1929 1911
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Herrnhuters, and Quakers, who do not allow a Christian the use of weapons, and do not enter military service; but I knew little of what had been done. by these so-called sects toward expounding the question.
The Kingdom of God Is Within You Leo Tolstoy 1869
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cried Wilhelm, when they reached the hall and were alone: What Count is it that means to join the Herrnhuters?
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(1700-60), the founder of the Herrnhuters, or Moravians, was accused of Antinomianism by Bengal, as was William Huntingdon, who, however, took pains to disclaim the imputation.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913
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