Publisher's Synopsis
Documents Concerning the Life and Character of Emanuel Swedenborg V1 is a book written by R.L. Tafel. It is a compilation of various documents and letters that provide insights into the life and character of Emanuel Swedenborg, a Swedish scientist, philosopher, and theologian who lived in the 18th century. The book is divided into several sections, each containing different types of documents, including personal letters, diary entries, and official reports. These documents offer a glimpse into Swedenborg's personal life, his relationships with his family and friends, and his intellectual pursuits. They also shed light on his religious beliefs and the development of his spiritual philosophy. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and work of Emanuel Swedenborg, as well as for scholars and researchers studying the history of science, philosophy, and theology.1875. Part One of Two. In this work Tafel presents a collection of documents, previously unpublished, that contribute towards the knowledge of the life of Emanuel Swedenborg. Swedenborg is the noted Swedish scientist, philosopher and theologian, is best known for his later writings in which he presents ideas both Christian and ecumenical, for a new spiritual era or new church to be known as the New Jerusalem. Contents of Volume II, Part I are divided into the following Sections: Swedenborg's Travels and Diaries to the Year 1744; Swedenborg's Correspondence from 1749 to 1772; and Testimony of Contemporaries Respecting Swedenborg's Life and Character from 1747 to 1772. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417949058.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.
