Emanuel Swedenborg, Stephen McNeilly (Editor)

Emanuel Swedenborg: Introducing the New Jerusalem

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ISBN 13:: 9780854481385
author:: Emanuel Swedenborg, Stephen McNeilly (Editor)
format:: Paperback
publisher:: The Swedenborg Society
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2003
Pages:: 141
Dimensions:: 14 x 1 x 19.5 cm
Genre:: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Protestant
Condition:: New
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This collection of essays provides a comprehensive overview of Emanuel Swedenborg's life and thought, tracing his development from an ambitious young scientist to a researcher of spiritual topics. It includes a detailed biography, lively overviews of the content and history of his writings, and essays exploring his impact on various regions of the world.

Swedenborg's works had a profound influence on Western culture, shaping the thoughts of prominent thinkers such as Goethe, Blake, Emerson, Yeats, and Borges. This book serves as a self-contained resource for understanding Swedenborg's life and thought, while also offering a gateway into further exploration of his complex and multifaceted writings.

With its unique blend of biography, historical context, and analytical essays, this volume offers a nuanced understanding of Swedenborg's legacy and its enduring relevance today.

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