A Scientist Explores Spirit: A Biography of Emanuel Swedenborg with Key Concepts of His Theology

by George F. Dole and Robert Kirven

Book Overview

This book introduces the life and spiritual thought of Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772). A Swedish scientist and statesman, he underwent an extraordinary religious experience at age 55 and spent his... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0877852413
• ISBN13: 9780877852414
• Release Date: June 1997
• Publisher: Swedenborg Foundation
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

A Wealth Of Information

If you are looking for information about Emanuel Swedenborg and his theology, this book is a great place to start your search. Don't be fooled by the limited number of pages, it is packed with a wealth of information and provides a solid basis for further study. This book really deserves more than five stars!

Spiritual ideas explained in an easy to understand way

This easy to read biography/theological work gives the true story of a scientist who becomes a mystic. The writings of Swedenborg give some of the most profound interpretations of the Old Testament that I've ever read. If you are seeking to understand the greater questions of life then you can find no better place to start than with "Scientist Explores Spirit."