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Although never published as a single volume in his lifetime, these four statements of belief form the core of the theology of Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772). The four doctrines are: a description of the nature of the Lord, by which Swedenborg means both Jesus and God; the inner spiritual meaning of holy scripture; the nature of evil and and importance of good works; and nature of faith.

This edition is a reprint, with revisions, of a 1904 translation by John Faulkener Potts."

This two-volume collection of short works by Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772) was compiled after his death to give readers access to some of his lesser-known works. Volume 1 contains autobiographical letters from Swedenborg; additional material for his work True Christian Religion; essays about the New Church; and writings about charity, sacred scripture, and the Last Judgment.

This volume of short works by Swedish theologian Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772) was collected and published after his death to make the pieces available to curious readers. Volume 2 contains summaries of the inner meaning of certain Old Testament books, particularly Psalms; discussions of New Church doctrine; essays on the Ten Commandments and marriage; descriptions of his conversations with angels in heaven; and theological extracts from Swedenborg's personal letters.

Does God love and care for each individual? Should the Bible be interpreted literally? Why are we here? Questions such as these persist for many people today. Grant Schnarr presents "the new Christianity," based on the Bible and the teachings of the eighteenth-century theologian Emanuel Swedenborg. Schnarr examines the underlying reasons that prevent people from truly believing and provides logical and positive answers to life's questions. The result is a solid foundation for building faith and embracing a relationship with God.