1784 - Swedenborg's Masterpiece on Heaven and Hell
Emanuel Swedenborg: a most curious case. One moment he's a pillar of the Swedish scientific establishment, meticulously detailing the intricacies of copper refining and the human nervous system. The next, he's regaling us with firsthand accounts of angelic choirs and infernal machinations. It's as if the Royal Swedish Academy suddenly collided with the Book of Revelation. Whatever the cause, Swedenborg's pronouncements on the afterlife and the spiritual world sent ripples through the intellectual currents of his day and into ours.
This is a foundational text in Swedenborgian theology, offering a detailed description of the afterlife, encompassing heaven, the spirit world, and hell.
Based on Swedenborg's claimed spiritual experiences, the book explores the nature of angels, spirits, and demons, as well as the structure and organization of the spiritual realms. It delves into the concept of correspondences between the natural and spiritual worlds, a key tenet of Swedenborg's thought, and provides insights into his understanding of divine love and wisdom. This edition includes notes and a biographical introduction, offering valuable context for understanding Swedenborg's life and the genesis of his unique theological system. A crucial text for anyone interested in Swedenborg, mysticism, or the history of Western esoteric thought.
Vom Himmel und von den wunderbaren Dingen desselben; wie auch von der Geisterwelt und von dem Zustand des Menschen nach dem Tod; und von der Hölle; So, wie es gehöret und gesehen worden. Aus der zu London 1758 gedruckten lateinischen Urschrift getreulich übersetzt, und mit Anmerkungen begleitet; nebst einem Vorbericht von des Verfassers rühmlichen Leben und Schriften. Publisher and place of publication not listed. Includes long preliminary report by the translator; 838 pages with some b/w illustrations. The cover rubbed and bumped on the upper capital, corners and edges. Browning. Some pencil markings and annotations. A few colored notes. Overall in good condition with only light wear.
Emanuel Swedenborg: a most curious case. One moment he's a pillar of the Swedish scientific establishment, meticulously detailing the intricacies of copper refining and the human nervous system. The next, he's regaling us with firsthand accounts of angelic choirs and infernal machinations. It's as if the Royal Swedish Academy suddenly collided with the Book of Revelation. Whatever the cause, Swedenborg's pronouncements on the afterlife and the spiritual world sent ripples through the intellectual currents of his day and into ours.
This is a foundational text in Swedenborgian theology, offering a detailed description of the afterlife, encompassing heaven, the spirit world, and hell.
Based on Swedenborg's claimed spiritual experiences, the book explores the nature of angels, spirits, and demons, as well as the structure and organization of the spiritual realms. It delves into the concept of correspondences between the natural and spiritual worlds, a key tenet of Swedenborg's thought, and provides insights into his understanding of divine love and wisdom. This edition includes notes and a biographical introduction, offering valuable context for understanding Swedenborg's life and the genesis of his unique theological system. A crucial text for anyone interested in Swedenborg, mysticism, or the history of Western esoteric thought.
Vom Himmel und von den wunderbaren Dingen desselben; wie auch von der Geisterwelt und von dem Zustand des Menschen nach dem Tod; und von der Hölle; So, wie es gehöret und gesehen worden. Aus der zu London 1758 gedruckten lateinischen Urschrift getreulich übersetzt, und mit Anmerkungen begleitet; nebst einem Vorbericht von des Verfassers rühmlichen Leben und Schriften. Publisher and place of publication not listed. Includes long preliminary report by the translator; 838 pages with some b/w illustrations. The cover rubbed and bumped on the upper capital, corners and edges. Browning. Some pencil markings and annotations. A few colored notes. Overall in good condition with only light wear.
Emanuel Swedenborg: a most curious case. One moment he's a pillar of the Swedish scientific establishment, meticulously detailing the intricacies of copper refining and the human nervous system. The next, he's regaling us with firsthand accounts of angelic choirs and infernal machinations. It's as if the Royal Swedish Academy suddenly collided with the Book of Revelation. Whatever the cause, Swedenborg's pronouncements on the afterlife and the spiritual world sent ripples through the intellectual currents of his day and into ours.
This is a foundational text in Swedenborgian theology, offering a detailed description of the afterlife, encompassing heaven, the spirit world, and hell.
Based on Swedenborg's claimed spiritual experiences, the book explores the nature of angels, spirits, and demons, as well as the structure and organization of the spiritual realms. It delves into the concept of correspondences between the natural and spiritual worlds, a key tenet of Swedenborg's thought, and provides insights into his understanding of divine love and wisdom. This edition includes notes and a biographical introduction, offering valuable context for understanding Swedenborg's life and the genesis of his unique theological system. A crucial text for anyone interested in Swedenborg, mysticism, or the history of Western esoteric thought.
Vom Himmel und von den wunderbaren Dingen desselben; wie auch von der Geisterwelt und von dem Zustand des Menschen nach dem Tod; und von der Hölle; So, wie es gehöret und gesehen worden. Aus der zu London 1758 gedruckten lateinischen Urschrift getreulich übersetzt, und mit Anmerkungen begleitet; nebst einem Vorbericht von des Verfassers rühmlichen Leben und Schriften. Publisher and place of publication not listed. Includes long preliminary report by the translator; 838 pages with some b/w illustrations. The cover rubbed and bumped on the upper capital, corners and edges. Browning. Some pencil markings and annotations. A few colored notes. Overall in good condition with only light wear.