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This abridged edition of Emanuel Swedenborg's classic Heaven and Hell gives a compact overview of the nature of heaven and hell and how our souls continue to survive after death.

The Essential Swedenborg serves as an introduction to the theology of Swedish scientist-turned-seer Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772). This edition provides new translations of selections from Swedenborg's works on some of his key theological topics, including use, charity, life after death, the destiny of humanity, and divine providence.

As long as there have been groups of people, there have been divisions between them personal, ideological, racial, religious, ethnic, and more. The ideological divisions in society, particularly those in American society, have been the subject of a lot of discussion in recent years, and at times the divide between the various camps seems insurmountable. This short work contains a series of passages on division and conflict from the writings of Emanuel Swedenborg. Each passage is accompanied by a summary of key points and questions to discuss or ponder privately, giving readers the opportunity to dig deeper into a unique system of spiritual introspection and growth.

This allegorical retelling of the biblical creation story blends science, poetic understanding, and the spiritual revelations of Swedish visionary Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772). Although not considered one of Swedenborg's theological works, this book was written just prior to his visionary period and contains the seeds of many of his later ideas. This edition is a reprint of a 1914 English translation by Alfred H. Stroh and Frank Sewall.

The Moment Is Now: Carl Bernhard Wadström's Revolutionary Voice on Human Trafficking and the Abolition of the African Slave Trade is a multidisciplinary effort by leading international scholars to demonstrate the influence that Carl Bernhard Wadström (1746-99) and the leading reformers of his time have had over the years on issues concerning the slave trade, oppression, and racism. As its title makes clear, this book not only offers a glimpse into a significant moment in history but also serves as a call to action and a primer to be used in the here and now. The Moment Is Now is the twenty-second installment in the Swedenborg Studies scholarly series.

How are we to reconcile a literal reading of the Creation story in the Bible with what science tells us of how the universe and humankind came to be? Based on the ideas of Emanuel Swedenborg, E. Kent Rogers's Seven Days of Spiritual Evolution points the way to a deeper symbolic meaning hidden within the narrative of Genesis 1. Using his experience as a mental health counselor and spiritual practitioner, he develops practical techniques for spiritual growth on our own personal journey from the darkness to the light.

Swedenborg's description of the Last Judgment, as he claims to have witnessed it in 1757, and how it prepared the way for the new spiritual age that he saw emerging in his lifetime.

As a spiritual and moral guidebook, the Bible can often be confusing and contradictory. But what if the apparent contradictions were really just a code that hides a deeper meaning? Based on the writings of eighteenth-century spiritual teacher Emanuel Swedenborg, Bruce Henderson's A New Key to the Bible presents a transcendent way to read the familiar stories and parables and apply them to our own life journeys.

Is there life after death? If so, what is it like? Bruce Henderson draws from Swedenborg's writings to paint a vivid picture of life after death and the road that we can all take to heaven.

The Universe and I: Where Science & Spirituality Meet joins the science and religion debate with engaging and insightful dialogue from lifelong theological scholar George F. Dole. Exploring the ideas of many of our greatest minds, including Stephen Hawking, Richard Dawkins, and eighteenth-century polymath Emanuel Swedenborg, Dole responds to the scientific community with a theory of consciousness and existence that incorporates spiritual and religious wisdom. He argues that to fully shape our understanding of our relationship with the universe, we need not only the grounding of science but also the insights of spirit. Join Dole on a journey that investigates our origins, our complex present, and how we can continue to advance humanity and goodwill for all--both as a species and as conscious individuals striving for deeper access to self-awareness and personal growth.

Using his unique method of biblical interpretation, Swedish scientist and visionary Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772) peels back the layers of the Ten Commandments to reveal fundamental lessons on God, loving others, and how to live and grow as spiritual people. Although Swedenborg discusses the Ten Commandments in many places throughout his writings, he wrote four extended commentaries on the subject in three separate volumes: Secrets of Heaven (volume 7, published in 1754), True Christianity (1771), the short work Life (1763), and the posthumously published Revelation Explained (1758-59). Those four commentaries are now being combined in a single volume for the first time, allowing the reader to compare and contrast Swedenborg's approach across a seventeen-year span. This book offers new insights for spiritual seekers and students of Swedenborg alike, illuminating what is at once a familiar set of biblical teachings and one of the cornerstones of Swedenborg's system of personal growth.

In Sacred Scripture / White Horse, Emanuel Swedenborg provides the spiritual theory behind the verse-by-verse analysis found in multivolume works like Secrets of Heaven and Revelation Unveiled. Sacred Scripture provides an explanation of how the inner meaning of Scripture relates to the outer (literal) meaning by using numerous examples to illustrate how similar themes emerge again and again through the Bible. White Horse begins with a short summary of the spiritual meaning of the white horse described in Revelation 19:11 and continues with an effective summary of Swedenborgs theology of Scriptural interpretation.

These two short works, which Swedenborg originally published separately, discuss two topics that are closely intertwined.In Life, he focuses on regeneration--our conscious process of spiritual rebirth--and he reviews the inner sense of the Ten Commandments as a way to understand our choice between good and evil. In Faith, Swedenborg rejects the notion of faith without rational sense, defining faith as inner recognition of what is true, and he emphasizes that true faith occurs only when we love others and treat them well. Life / Faith, as part of the New Century Edition of the Works of Emanuel Swedenborg, incorporates the latest scholarship and translation standards for a more accurate and accessible rendering of Swedenborg's work.

Drawing on decades of group work, the authors offer simple techniques that unlock joy and personal growth in the midst of life's most challenging moments. For spiritual growth groups, the book includes resources for facilitators; for those working alone, it includes transcripts of real-life group discussions so the reader can share in the group experience. Exercises are based on the teachings of 18th-century mystic Emanuel Swedenborg but can be used by anyone regardless of faith tradition.

Swedish scientist and Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772) wrote many volumes describing his visionary experiences in the afterlife. This book is a collection of his most compelling writings about angels--what heaven is like, how angels live and love, and how they keep watch over the people on earth. For people who have never read Swedenborg's works before, this book serves as a vivid snapshot of how he describes the afterlife.

In this collection of writings from Emanuel Swedenborg's (1688-1772) classic Heaven and Hell, Swedenborg describes the process of dying as he experienced it personally. He goes on to discuss what happens to new souls in the afterlife, and how a process of self-discovery allows everyone to find their ideal eternal home.

John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed, has become an American icon. Recent biographies have portrayed him as everything from a schizophrenic wanderer to a shameless hedonist. Who was the real man behind the legends? Ray Silverman uncovers a portrait of a thoughtful, deeply spiritual man whose joy in life inspired him to share his bounty with as many others as he could.

In this fanciful tour of the afterlife, Albrecht Gralle poses some hard-hitting questions: What if anyone could get into heaven? Would you want to go? Is it really possible for a rational person to believe in a God who can't been seen or touched, who would permit so much suffering in the world? Grounded in descriptions of heaven and hell from Swedish scientist-turned-theologian Emanuel Swedenborg, this exploration of the worlds of spirit speaks to anyone with doubts about spiritual belief.

The stories of Jesus's healing miracles from the Gospels aren't simply a testament to his power -- they are stories that contain a deeper spiritual message, one that we can use in our daily lives to overcome feelings of unworthiness, questions about faith and our relationships with others, and even serious problems like addiction. In 12 Miracles of Spiritual Growth, E. Kent Rogers guides us through twelve of these miracles, revealing a living message within that can ultimately guide us to a state of spiritual growth and love.

Eighteenth-century scientist-turned-theologian Emanuel Swedenborg had a deep understanding of the nature of reality that resonates both with mystical traditions and with artists and poets. In this volume, philosopher José Antonio Antón-Pacheco explores Swedenborg's views on heaven, angels, primordial language, and the spiritual history of humanity, in the process linking Swedenborg's thought to that of Jorge Luis Borges, Soren Kirkegaard, Henry Corbin, and Ibn 'Arabi, among others.

In the days following the Mexican Revolution of 1910, Captain Benjamin Nyman Vizcarra -- officer to some, traitor to others -- is convicted of murdering his father, the wealthiest man in Mexico. Imprisoned, he relives the months that led up to the fateful late-night encounter that resulted in his father's death: his affair with, and eventual marriage to, his brother's fiancee; his decision to join the revolution in defiance of his family; the fateful provision in his father's will that unraveled his attempts to build a new life.As he plots escape with a fellow prisoner, one question haunts him: will he run from his past, or confront his mistakes and try to win back the woman he loves?

In 1902, a Swedenborgian church in Glendale, Ohio, commissioned a set of seven stained-glass windows -- each representing an angel from one of the churches in the book of Revelation -- as a gift for a sister church in Cincinnati. Made by the studios of Louis Comfort Tiffany, the windows are a vibrant example of his stunning glasswork. After the church was torn down, the windows were put into storage and forgotten. Recently rediscovered, they have been restored to their former glory and are now part of a traveling exhibition called In Company with Angels. This companion book gives the history and the biblical background to the angels as well as insight into the lessons these angels can teach us today.

Eliza Lovell Tibbets (1825-1898) was an unusual woman for her time -- educated from a young age, divorced twice, and active in a variety of social causes, including abolition of slavery and campaigning for women's right to vote. But it was not until she traveled to the wild frontier of California that she made her greatest contribution to history: the two navel orange trees she planted in her yard were the parent trees for what would become vast groves of navel oranges, leading California to become one of the top orange producers in the world. This book traces her life from her childhood in Cincinnati through love and loss until she finally found her paradise in a little town called Riverside.

This essay by Helen Keller expresses her deep gratitude to Emanuel Swedenborg, the Swedish seer, who had a profound influence on her spiritual life. In it she talks about the importance of love and truth in a world filled with materialism and selfishness, and the joy that comes from true understanding. An introduction by Ray Silverman puts the essay in the context of Helen's spiritual life and her determination to help others in a world of spiritual darkness.

Throughout his writings, the eighteenth-century scientist-turned-seer Emanuel Swedenborg uses the term "Lord" to mean Jesus Christ as the embodiment of God. In this short work, he emphasizes that the trinity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are not three coexisting divine Persons but are three aspects within one divine Person--Jesus in his resurrection. The Lord also touches on key themes in Swedenborg's theology--why the Lord came to earth, the meaning of his human death and resurrection, and how the Old Testament foretold his coming--with extensive biblical references to support his arguments. He concludes by describing the New Jerusalem as both the city foretold in Revelation and the new spiritual age now unfolding. This new translation of The Lord (traditionally titled The Doctrine of the Lord), as part of the New Century Edition of the Works of Emanuel Swedenborg, incorporates the latest scholarship and translation standards for a more accurate and accessible rendering of Swedenborg's work.

Swedish scientist-turned-seer Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772) described regeneration, or spiritual growth and rebirth, as a lifelong process of transforming our inner selves through acts of love and kindness. This book brings together excerpts from his theological writings that illustrate how--and why--this earth-based, love-focused process works.