This classic, somewhat skeptical biography of Swedish scientist and visionary Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772) brings a literary touch to the life of one of Sweden's most extraordinary sons.
A readable & enjoyable, though not entirely accurate, bio
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Emanuel Swedenborg: Scientist and Mystic is a controversial alternative biography of Emanuel Swedenborg, the 18th century scientist, philosopher, and theologian. Its author, Signe Toksvig, who is not a Swedenborgian, focuses on Swedenborg's mystical and paranormal experiences. Though it contains some inaccuracies (for example, Swedenborg did not write his books by automatic writing), and should not be used as a primary biography of Swedenborg, it is otherwise well-written and very enjoyable to read. The introduction by the Rev. Brian Kingslake gives a balanced view of this book from a Swedenborgian perspective.
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