Swedenborg’s dream diary

Hardcover; vii +371 pp., including bibliographic references in endnotes, a bibliography, and an index. The original Swedish edition appeared in 1989 as "Swedenborgs drèmbok: Glädjen och det stora kvalet," published by Norstedts Forlag, Stockholm. This edition includes Swedenborg's dreams, recorded in his dream diary from March 1744 through October 1744. Entries pertaining to Swedenborg's travels in 1743 are also included. From the Swedenborg Foundation website: "Swedish man of letters Lars Bergquist explains the often enigmatic but always fascinating dream journal kept by Emanuel Swedenborg from 1743 to 1744. A scientist, Swedenborg meticulously recorded his dreams and visions, adding interpretations that foreshadowed modern dream analysis. After an Easter vision in 1745, Swedenborg abandoned his scientific studies and dedicated his life to studying the inner meaning of Sacred Scripture. In his diary, he reveals his daily life and the reflections that are a key to understanding his later spiritual works." Contents: Acknowledgments Part 1: Introduction / Lars Bergquist Part 2: The dream diary and commentary Notes Bibliography Index