Arcana Coelestia or Heavenly Mysteries Contained in the Sacred Scriptures or Word of the Lord Part Four

By Emanuel Swedenborg

Book Overview

Arcana Coelestia or Heavenly Mysteries Contained in the Sacred Scriptures or Word of the Lord V4 is a religious text written by Emanuel Swedenborg. It is the fourth volume in a series of works that explore the spiritual and mystical aspects of the Bible. The book delves into the hidden meanings of the Old Testament, providing a detailed analysis of the symbolism and allegory contained within its pages. Swedenborg draws on his own experiences of spiritual revelation to offer a unique perspective on the Bible, interpreting its teachings in a way that is both insightful and enlightening. The book is written in a scholarly style and is aimed at readers with a deep interest in religious philosophy and theology. It is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the Bible and its spiritual significance.1840. Part Four of Twelve. Swedenborg, a noted Swedish scientist, philosopher and theologian, best known for his later writings, in which he presents ideas both Christian and ecumenical, for a new spiritual era or new church to be known as the New Jerusalem. The Arcana Coelestia is Swedenborg's crowning achievement. In Arcana Coelestia Swedenborg first introduces the concept of correspondences-a living, spiritual meaning within Scripture. He then proceeds to offer a verse by verse spiritual interpretation of the books of Genesis and Exodus. Along the way, he explains the spiritual meaning of many parallel passages throughout the rest of the Bible. Recommended reading for any serious student of the Bible. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: 141793042X
• ISBN13: 9781417930425
• Release Date: July 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 428 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"