preexistence

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Answer.—Some sages and philosophers believe that there are two kinds of preexistence: essential preexistence and preexistence of time.

From Some Answered Questions by `Abdu'l-Bahá

The preexistence of Christ, and his rank as God, is now openly avowed.

From The Christ Of Paul Or, The Enigmas of Christianity by Reber, George

This great Truth does not de- stroy but substantiates man's identity,—together with his immortality and preexistence, or his spiritual co- existence with his Maker.

From Miscellaneous Writings, 1883-1896 by Eddy, Mary Baker

Usually myocarditis results from the preexistence of blood poisoning or of some infectious febrile disease.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

He was like some one lying in twilit, formless preexistence, and stretching out his hands lovingly towards many-coloured, many-sounding life. 

From Merry Men by Stevenson, Robert Louis