The Church Of The New Jerusalem: What It Is, What It Is Not

By Chauncey Giles

Book Overview

The Church of the New Jerusalem: What It Is, What It Is Not is a comprehensive book written by Chauncey Giles. The book is an exploration of the teachings and beliefs of the New Church, also known as the Swedenborgian Church. The author provides an in-depth explanation of the principles of the New Church, including its unique interpretation of the Bible and its teachings on the afterlife, the nature of God, and the spiritual world.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of the New Church. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of the New Church and its founder, Emanuel Swedenborg. The following chapters delve into the New Church's teachings on God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit, as well as its views on salvation, the afterlife, and the nature of evil.Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the unique aspects of the New Church, including its rejection of the doctrine of the Trinity and its belief in the spiritual meaning of the Bible. He also addresses common misconceptions about the New Church, such as the idea that it is a cult or that it promotes a form of spiritualism.Overall, The Church of the New Jerusalem: What It Is, What It Is Not is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the beliefs and teachings of the New Church. The author's clear and concise writing style, coupled with his extensive knowledge of the subject matter, make this book an excellent introduction to the New Church for both scholars and laypeople alike.Swedenborgian Writings From The Rev. Giles, Pastor Of The First New Jerusalem Society In Philadelphia.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: 1162968729
• ISBN13: 9781162968728
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"