Emanuel Swedenborg And His Doctrine Of Correspondences

by W. J. Colville

Book Overview

""Emanuel Swedenborg and His Doctrine of Correspondences"" is a comprehensive exploration of the life and teachings of the famous 18th-century Swedish philosopher and theologian, Emanuel Swedenborg. Written by W.J. Colville, a prominent scholar of Swedenborgianism, the book delves into Swedenborg's unique theory of correspondences, which posits that there is a symbolic relationship between the physical world and the spiritual realm. Colville examines the historical context of Swedenborg's life and work, as well as the philosophical and theological influences that shaped his thinking. He also provides an in-depth analysis of Swedenborg's writings, including his numerous works on theology, philosophy, and science. Overall, ""Emanuel Swedenborg and His Doctrine of Correspondences"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the life and ideas of this fascinating figure in intellectual history.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Ancient Mysteries and Modern Revelations, by W. J. Colville. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564594009.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: 1425305016
• ISBN13: 9781425305017
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"