Publisher's Synopsis
Documents Concerning the Life and Character of Emanuel Swedenborg V1 is a book that provides a comprehensive account of the life and character of Emanuel Swedenborg. Written by R.L. Tafel, the book is the first volume in a series of works that aim to shed light on the life and works of Swedenborg, a renowned Swedish scientist, philosopher, and theologian.The book contains a collection of documents that provide insight into different aspects of Swedenborg's life, including his family background, education, and professional career. The documents also shed light on Swedenborg's spiritual experiences and the development of his theological views.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Swedenborg's life. The first section provides a detailed account of Swedenborg's family background, including his parents, siblings, and ancestors. The second section focuses on Swedenborg's education and professional career, providing information on his studies in mathematics, physics, and engineering.The third section of the book is dedicated to Swedenborg's spiritual experiences, including his visions and encounters with angels and spirits. This section also discusses the development of Swedenborg's theological views, including his beliefs about the afterlife, the nature of God, and the relationship between the spiritual and physical worlds.Overall, Documents Concerning the Life and Character of Emanuel Swedenborg V1 is an essential resource for anyone interested in learning more about Swedenborg's life and works. The book provides a wealth of information and insights into the fascinating world of this remarkable thinker and spiritual leader.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 In this work Tafel presents a collection of documents, previously unpublished, that contribute towards the knowledge of the life of Emanuel Swedenborg.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.
