Emanuel Swedenborg: The Swedish Seer

By W. P. Swainson

Book Overview

Emanuel Swedenborg: The Swedish Seer is a book written by W. P. Swainson that delves into the life and works of the famous Swedish mystic and philosopher, Emanuel Swedenborg. The book provides a comprehensive biography of Swedenborg, tracing his life from his early years as a scientist and engineer to his later years as a visionary and spiritual leader. Swainson explores Swedenborg's many writings on theology, philosophy, and spirituality, including his famous work, Heaven and Hell. The book also examines Swedenborg's influence on the spiritual and philosophical movements of his time, as well as his impact on modern thought. Overall, Emanuel Swedenborg: The Swedish Seer is a fascinating exploration of one of the most enigmatic and influential figures in history.1920. Few, if any, of the mystics stand out more prominently than that giant of the north, the illumined 18th century Swedish seer, Emanuel Swedenborg. In some respects he is unique. Although one of the greatest of our modern philosophers and mystics, he is but little studied, and still less understood, being looked upon as a visionary pure and simple. Swainson relates a biographical sketch of this prominent man and his beliefs. Contents: scientific education; seership; character; doctrine of correspondence; divine humanity; last judgment; charity and faith; heaven and hell; Swedenborg's claims; reason of seership; limitations; new Jerusalem.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162622601
• ISBN13: 9781162622606
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"