Friends of the Truth

…In 1646, he discovered the “inner light of the living Christ” and began to preach that “the truth is found in the inner voice that speaks to the soul.” He was often imprisoned, but his enthusiasm led to the gathering of followers, and he organized a religious organization called “Friends of the Truth,” which became the precursor to the Society of Friends of Christ. [Yasuo Furuya]…

*Some of the terminology that refers to "Friends of the Truth" is listed below.

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…1646年〈生けるキリストの内なる光〉を発見し〈真理は魂に語りかける内なる声にある〉と説教を始めた。たびたび投獄されたがその熱意により信奉者が集まり，〈真理の友Friends of the Truth〉という基督友会の前身となった信仰団体を組織した。【古屋 安雄】。…

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