Subtitle:
A biography of Emanuel Swedenborg with key concepts of his theology
Edition:
First edition (1997); third printing (2014)
Place of Publication:
West Chester, Pennsylvania
Publisher:
Swedenborg Foundation
Copyright Date:
1997
Publication Date:
2014
ISBN / SBN / ISSN:
9780877852414
Source:
Donated by Brandon James O'Neil
Media Type:
Print (Non-Serial)
Media Sub-type:
Book
LoC Call Number:
BX 8748 .D65 1997
Accession Number:
116795
Keyword Subject Headings:
Swedenborg, Emanuel 1688-1772
Mysticism--Christian (Swedenborgian)
Spirituality--Christian (Swedenborgian)
Theology--Christian (Swedenborgian)
Mysticism--Christian (Swedenborgian)
Spirituality--Christian (Swedenborgian)
Theology--Christian (Swedenborgian)
User Notes:
Paperbound; viii + 107 pp., including seven black-and-white illustrations,
bibliographic references in endnotes, a bibliography, and an index.
Contents:
Swedenborg's life and works
A scientist explores spirit
Ferment at Uppsala
Old Swedberg
Independent studies abroad
In service to Charles XII
Swedenborg: Assessor and statesman
Swedenborg: Author and publisher
Scientific works
More studes abroad
The turning point
Spiritual experiences
Theological writings
Apocalypse and theology
Controversies
Real religion
Final journey
The dilemma resolved
Key concepts in Swedenborg's theology
God
Our humanity
Love
Human process
Revelation
Correspondence
Universality
Immortality
Maximus homo
Incarnation
A radical claim
A vision
Emanuel Swedenborg: Life chronology
Notes
Bibliography
Index
