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

By Emanuel Swedenborg

Book Overview

Arcana Coelestia or Heavenly Mysteries Contained in the Sacred Scriptures or Word of the Lord V5 is a book written by the Swedish philosopher and theologian Emanuel Swedenborg. This book is the fifth volume of a series of works that explore the hidden spiritual meaning of the Bible. In this volume, Swedenborg delves into the book of Exodus and provides a detailed analysis of its symbolism and allegory. He also discusses the nature of God, the human soul, and the afterlife. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and lay readers. Swedenborg's insights are based on his own mystical experiences and are intended to help readers deepen their understanding of the Bible and their relationship with God. Overall, Arcana Coelestia is a fascinating and thought-provoking work that offers a unique perspective on the spiritual dimensions of the Bible.1808. Part Five 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: 1417930438
• ISBN13: 9781417930432
• Release Date: July 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"