Emanuel Swedenborg: A Lecture

By Bible Student and A Bible Student

Book Overview

""Emanuel Swedenborg: A Lecture by A Bible Student"" is a book that delves into the life and teachings of Emanuel Swedenborg, an 18th-century Swedish philosopher, theologian, and mystic. The book is written by a Bible student who offers an in-depth analysis of Swedenborg's religious beliefs and how they relate to traditional Christian doctrine. The book explores Swedenborg's background, including his early life and education, as well as his spiritual experiences and how they shaped his beliefs. It also delves into his extensive writings, which cover a wide range of topics including the nature of God, the afterlife, and the meaning of scripture. The author of the book provides a critical evaluation of Swedenborg's teachings, comparing them to traditional Christian doctrine and highlighting areas of agreement and disagreement. The book also includes a discussion of Swedenborg's influence on later thinkers and movements, such as the New Church and the Spiritualist movement. Overall, ""Emanuel Swedenborg: A Lecture by A Bible Student"" offers a comprehensive overview of Swedenborg's life and teachings, providing readers with a deeper understanding of this important figure in religious history.1872. The author writes in the introduction that this volume grew out of a lecture he had delivered on Swedenborg, the noted Swedish scientist, philosopher and theologian. And, that he hopes that the perusal of this work may induce some intelligent and reflecting persons to commence an earnest investigation into the claims and teachings of Swedenborg, the Servant of the Lord. 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: 1417945931
• ISBN13: 9781417945931
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"