The Church of the New Jerusalem: What It Is, What It Is Not

By Chauncey Giles

Book Overview

The book ""The Church of the New Jerusalem: What It Is, What It Is Not"" written by Chauncey Giles, provides a comprehensive overview of the beliefs and practices of the New Jerusalem Church, also known as the Swedenborgian Church. The author explains the history of the church and its founder, Emanuel Swedenborg, as well as the core doctrines and teachings of the church.Giles also addresses misconceptions about the church and clarifies its stance on various theological issues, such as the nature of God, the afterlife, and salvation. He emphasizes the importance of spiritual growth and personal transformation in the New Jerusalem Church, and how its teachings can be applied to everyday life.Overall, this book serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the New Jerusalem Church and its unique perspective on Christianity. It provides a clear and accessible introduction to the church's beliefs and practices, while also dispelling common myths and misunderstandings.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: 1428634258
• ISBN13: 9781428634251
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"