Swedenborg's Historical Position: Containing The Testimonies Of Eminent Men Of His Own And Subsequent Times

By Lewis Field Hite

Book Overview

Swedenborg's Historical Position is a book written by Lewis Field Hite that explores the life and work of Emanuel Swedenborg, a Swedish scientist, philosopher, and theologian. The book contains testimonies from eminent men of Swedenborg's time and subsequent periods, shedding light on his historical position and influence.The book delves into Swedenborg's background, including his early life, education, and career as a scientist. It then explores his spiritual awakening and the development of his theological ideas, which he claimed were based on direct communication with God and the spiritual world.Hite also examines the impact of Swedenborg's ideas on his contemporaries and subsequent generations, including his influence on the Romantic movement, the New Church movement, and other religious and philosophical movements.Overall, Swedenborg's Historical Position provides a comprehensive overview of Swedenborg's life, work, and legacy, offering insights into his historical significance and enduring influence on modern thought.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: 1163150991
• ISBN13: 9781163150993
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"