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Old 03-11-2016, 06:01 AM   #45
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Default Re: Training vs Seminary

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I think hyper spirituality says it all.
One of the things which should be noted about Watchman Nee is the influence of Jessie Penn-Lewis and other mystics; people unfettered by the safety and shepherding of the flock, who felt free to pursue personal mysticism.

The second edition of Spiritual Man 'editor's preface' admits that large portions of the book were merely cribbed, unattributed, from these sources. This was arguably the foundation for Nee's entire ministry.
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