A Scientist Explores Spirit: A Biography of Emanuel Swedenborg with Key Concepts of His Theology

by George F. Dole, Robert Kirven

Overview

This book introduces the life and spiritual thought of Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772). A Swedish scientist and statesman, he underwent an extraordinary religious experience at age 55 and spent his last twenty-seven years producing thirty volumes that detailed his visionary experiences. Richly illustrated, the book includes a chronology of Swedenborg's life, a bibliography of his works, and an outline of his key theological concepts.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780877856672
Publisher:	Swedenborg Foundation Publishers
Publication date:	07/14/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	115
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Rev. Dr. George F. Dole holds a B.A. from Yale, an M.A. from Oxford, and a Ph.D. from Harvard University. Now professor emeritus, Dr. Dole taught ancient languages, the Bible, and theology at the Swedenborg School of Religion in Newton, MA. His recent translations of the New Century Editions of Heaven and Hell, Divine Love and Wisdom, and Divine Providence have won critical acclaim. He is also the author of A Book About Us, Freedom and Evil and Sorting Things Out.

Robert H. Kirven was president and professor emeritus of the Swedenborg School of Religion in Newton, Massachusetts. He held degrees from the University of Chicago, Andover Newton Theological School, and Brandeis University, where he earned a Ph.D. in the history of ideas.

Table of Contents

Contents Illustrations Swedenborg’s Life and Works A Scientist Explores Spirit Ferment at Uppsala Old Swedberg Independent Studies Abroad In Service to Charles XII Swedenborg: Assessor and Statesman Swedenborg: Author and Publisher Scientific Works More Studies Abroad The Turning Point Spiritual Experiences Theological Writings Apocalypse and Theology Controversies Real Religion Final Journey The Dilemma Resolved Key Concepts in Swedenborg’s Theology God Our Humanity Love Revelation Correspondence Universality Maximus Homo Incarnation A Vision Emanuel Swedenborg: Life Chronology Notes Bibliography Index