Swedenborg and the New Age Or The Holy City New Jerusalem

By Edmund Addison Beaman

Book Overview

Swedenborg and the New Age Or The Holy City New Jerusalem is a book written by Edmund A. Beaman that explores the teachings of Emanuel Swedenborg and their relevance to the New Age movement. Swedenborg was an 18th-century Swedish philosopher and theologian who claimed to have had mystical experiences that allowed him to communicate with the spiritual world. Beaman examines Swedenborg's teachings on the afterlife, the nature of God, and the role of humanity in the universe, and shows how they have influenced the New Age movement. The book also explores the concept of the Holy City New Jerusalem, which is a central theme in Swedenborg's writings and is seen as a symbol of spiritual transformation and enlightenment. Beaman's work provides a comprehensive overview of Swedenborg's teachings and their relevance to contemporary spirituality.1881. What it is, and when and how it comes down from God out of heaven; and Swedenborg and his mission in relation to it, with an introduction on God and man. In order to understand Swedenborg and the real character of his writings, as relating to the man of this New Age, we must first have true views of God, who He is, what He is, and what is His relation to man. Contents: God and man; general principles; Swedenborg's relation to the Lord; man's relation to the Lord; his call and preparation; the writings and the spiritual sense; books and the advent; Christ and Swedenborg; authority and infallibility; doctrine and the holy city.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: 1162612096
• ISBN13: 9781162612096
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 11.0"