Publisher's Synopsis
""Documents Concerning the Life and Character of Emanuel Swedenborg V2 Part One"" is a book written by R.L. Tafel that provides a comprehensive look at the life and character of Emanuel Swedenborg, a Swedish scientist, philosopher, and theologian. The book is the second volume in a series and focuses on the first part of Swedenborg's life. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific period in Swedenborg's life. The author draws on a wide range of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and other documents, to provide a detailed account of Swedenborg's life, his intellectual development, and his contributions to science and theology.The book begins with a brief overview of Swedenborg's family background and childhood, before moving on to his education and early career as a scientist. The author then discusses Swedenborg's spiritual transformation and his subsequent work as a theologian, exploring his beliefs and writings on religion, the afterlife, and other spiritual matters.Throughout the book, the author provides a nuanced and detailed portrait of Swedenborg, highlighting his many accomplishments and contributions to science and theology, as well as his personal quirks and idiosyncrasies. The book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the life and work of this fascinating figure from history.1877. Part One of Volume 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 In this work Tafel presents a collection of documents, previously unpublished, that contribute towards the knowledge of the life of Emanuel Swedenborg.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 II are divided into the following Sections: Anecdotes and Miscellaneous Documents; Documents Relating to Swedenborg's Published and Unpublished Writings; and Appendix and Notes. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 141794904X.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.
