The first major theological work of the Swedish scientist-turned-seer Emanuel Swedenborg, Secrets of Heaven is in one sense a traveler's account. It reveals the unseen realms that await beyond death--the light, the warmth, and harmony of the angelic heavens and the varied darkness of the multitudinous hells. But in addition, the work offers a detailed examination of Genesis and Exodus, providing a model for a new way to understand the entire Bible. Prized for both the simplicity of its explanation and the breadth and depth of its vision, Swedenborg's reading of Scripture discloses layer...
The first major theological work of the Swedish scientist-turned-seer Emanuel Swedenborg, Secrets of Heaven is in one sense a traveler's account. I...
"Secrets of Heaven" is Emanuel Swedenborg s magnum opus, a fifteen-volume work that delves into the inner, spiritual meaning of the Bible. Starting from the first verse, Swedenborg goes through Genesis and Exodus verse by verse, sometimes word by word, uncovering the fascinating teachings behind the literal account. By doing careful comparison of passages and tracing individual images and motifs through the Bible, he demonstrates that it contains a profound, coherent, and unified inner meaning.
The second volume covers Genesis 9 15, beginning with God s covenant with Noah following...
"Secrets of Heaven" is Emanuel Swedenborg s magnum opus, a fifteen-volume work that delves into the inner, spiritual meaning of the Bible. Starting...
Emanuel Swedenborg Lisa Hyatt Cooper George F. Dole
The first major theological work of the Swedish scientist-turned-seer Emanuel Swedenborg, "Secrets of Heaven" is in one sense a traveler s account. It reveals the unseen realms that await beyond death the light, warmth, and harmony of the angelic heavens and the varied darkness of the multitudinous hells. In this second volume, Swedenborg discusses place, distance, and time as it is experienced in the spiritual world. He also describes the ability of spirits to perceive goodness and truth and to know the character of other spirits on first approach. In addition, the work offers a detailed...
The first major theological work of the Swedish scientist-turned-seer Emanuel Swedenborg, "Secrets of Heaven" is in one sense a traveler s account...
Emanuel Swedenborg George F. Dole Lisa Hyatt Cooper
Until his mid-fifties, Emanuel Swedenborg (16881772) was merely a genius. As a young man, he traveled extensively throughout Europe to study the cutting-edge science of his time. Upon returning to his native Sweden, he went to work for the board of mines, where he introduced technical advances and gained an international reputation for his understanding of mechanics and metallurgy. In his spare time, he published studies in mathematics, astronomy, economic theory, and anatomy. As his professional career was winding to a close, a remarkable spiritual awakening changed the course of his...
Until his mid-fifties, Emanuel Swedenborg (16881772) was merely a genius. As a young man, he traveled extensively throughout Europe to study the cutti...
