Emanuel Swedenborg

By J. C. Ager

Book Overview

Emanuel Swedenborg by J.C. Ager is a biographical account of the life and work of the Swedish scientist, philosopher, and theologian, Emanuel Swedenborg. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Swedenborg's life, from his early years as a scientist and inventor to his later years as a spiritual teacher and visionary. Ager delves into Swedenborg's philosophical and theological beliefs, including his ideas about the afterlife, the nature of God, and the relationship between the spiritual and physical worlds. The book also explores Swedenborg's impact on the religious and philosophical movements of his time, as well as his influence on later thinkers such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and William Blake. Written in a clear and engaging style, Emanuel Swedenborg is an accessible introduction to the life and ideas of one of the most fascinating figures of the Enlightenment era.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: 1428642250
• ISBN13: 9781428642256
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"