Emanuel Swedenborg A Famous Mystic

By W. P. Swainson

Book Overview

The book ""Emanuel Swedenborg: A Famous Mystic"" by W.P. Swainson is a comprehensive biography of the life and work of Emanuel Swedenborg, a renowned Swedish scientist, philosopher, theologian, and mystic. The author delves into Swedenborg's early life, his education, and his career as a scientist and inventor, before exploring his spiritual awakening and his subsequent work as a mystic and visionary.Swainson provides an in-depth analysis of Swedenborg's theological writings, including his exploration of the afterlife, his concept of the spiritual world, and his ideas about the nature of God. The book also examines Swedenborg's influence on other mystics and spiritual thinkers, as well as his impact on the wider cultural and intellectual landscape of his time.Throughout the book, Swainson draws on a range of sources, including Swedenborg's own writings, contemporary accounts, and scholarly analysis, to provide a detailed and nuanced portrait of this fascinating figure. Whether you are a student of theology, philosophy, or the history of ideas, or simply interested in the life and work of one of history's most intriguing mystics, ""Emanuel Swedenborg: A Famous Mystic"" is an essential read.THIS 64 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Three Famous Mystics, by W. P. Swainson. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0922802858.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: 1162899387
• ISBN13: 9781162899381
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"