Emanuel Swedenborg

This is the annotated edition including a very detailed biography about Swedenborg, his life and his writings.The grand and distinctive principle of Swedenborgian theology, next to the doctrine of the divine humanity, is the doctrine of life. God alone lives. Creation is deadman is dead; and their apparent life is the divine presence. God is everywhere the same. It fallaciously appears as if He were different in one man and in another. The difference is in the recipients; by one He is not received in the same degree as another.This edition contains the following writings:On The White HorseOn The Earths In The UniverseThe Last JudgmentLast Judgment ContinuedThe Doctrine Of FaithThe Doctrine Of LifeDoctrine Of Sacred ScripturesThe Doctrine Of CharityThe Doctrine Of The Lord

This is an exposition of the internal or spiritual sense of the books of Genesis and Exodus, according to the law of correspondences. It unfolds the spiritual significance of the creation; of the stories of Adam and Eve, and of the deluge; of the lives of the patriarchs; of the captivity of the chosen people in Egypt and of their deliverance therefrom, and of their subsequent history; of the ritual of the Jewish religion, its sacrifices and observances:and in general, traces the foreshadowing through both books of the incarnation and glorification of the Lord Jesus Christ. Many passages from other parts of the Word are also fully explained.Relations of things heard and seen in the spiritual world are interspersed, explaining the process of dying, and of mans resuscitation and conscious entrance into the interior life; the nature of the soul; of heaven and heavenly joy;and of hell, its nature and its miseries. It also treats of the Grand Man, or the whole angelic heaven, and the correspondence of the societies therein with the different organs and senses of the body; the origin and correspondence of diseases; the spirits and inhabitants of the various planets, and of other earths in the starry heavens. All of which are related to a true understanding of the Divine Word.This is book #2 out of 12 and covers Genesis 10 - 17

This is an exposition of the internal or spiritual sense of the books of Genesis and Exodus, according to the law of correspondences. It unfolds the spiritual significance of the creation; of the stories of Adam and Eve, and of the deluge; of the lives of the patriarchs; of the captivity of the chosen people in Egypt and of their deliverance therefrom, and of their subsequent history; of the ritual of the Jewish religion, its sacrifices and observances:and in general, traces the foreshadowing through both books of the incarnation and glorification of the Lord Jesus Christ. Many passages from other parts of the Word are also fully explained.Relations of things heard and seen in the spiritual world are interspersed, explaining the process of dying, and of mans resuscitation and conscious entrance into the interior life; the nature of the soul; of heaven and heavenly joy;and of hell, its nature and its miseries. It also treats of the Grand Man, or the whole angelic heaven, and the correspondence of the societies therein with the different organs and senses of the body; the origin and correspondence of diseases; the spirits and inhabitants of the various planets, and of other earths in the starry heavens. All of which are related to a true understanding of the Divine Word.This is book #3 out of 12 and covers Genesis 18 - 22

This is the annotated edition including a very detailed biography about Swedenborg, his life and his writings.This is the last volume published by Swedenborg, and contains the crowning resume of all he had previously been expounding. It is here condensed into a "universal theology." But it is not mere repetition. Its style is more comprehensive; its argument is a new combination of philosophy and doctrine; its form and its illustrations are to a large extent new. In addition to this, it contains a last section upon the previous Churches, or Dispensations, that have hitherto governed on this earth, and the New Church or New Dispensation which was then being established, the doctrines of which it was Swedenborgs mission to teach. The Lord, the Word, Creation, Redemption, the Christian Life, the Sacraments, are all treated of fully and cogently, and given an interpretation that is both spiritual and rational.

Swedenborg here unfolds the laws governing the spiritual world; describes the condition of good and evil spirits; and exhibits the general arrangement and surroundings of the inhabitants of heaven and hell. He treats of the form of heaven, in general and in particular; of its immensity, and of the innumerable societies of which it is composed; of the correspondence between the things of heaven and those of earth; of the sun of heaven, and of the light and heat proceeding therefrom; of representative appearances in heaven and of the changes of state experienced by angels; of their garments and habitations, their language and writings, their innocence and wisdom, their governments and worship; of the origin of heaven and its association with the human race by mean of the Word; of the future state of the heathen and of children, and of the occupations and joys of angels. He also treats of the World of Spirits, or the first state of man after death, and of the successive changes that he there passes through in preparation for his final abode; of the nature of hell, and the meaning of the terms "devil,""satan,""hell-fire," and " gnashing of teeth;" of the appearance, situation, and plurality of the hells, and of the wickedness and arts of infernal spirits.These presentations of the life of heaven and of hell are eminently practical, and in harmony with the teachings of Holy Scripture. They throw a flood of light upon many parts of the Word, and cannot fail to influence the lives of all who study them.

This work, originally published in 1763, treats of the operation of Divine love and Divine wisdom in the creation of the universe, including man as the chief end of creation. It explains the trinal distinction that exists in all created things, from the trinity in God, and shows how this is manifested in man, who is the image of the Divine. It unfolds the doctrine of Degrees, and explains the three discrete degrees of the human mind, showing how these are opened, and what is effected thereby. It also explains the origin of evil uses, and the origin, design, and tendency of good uses. It sets forth fully and clearly the philosophical basis of these doctrines; and is a work that no student of philosophy can afford to overlook.

This is an exposition of the internal or spiritual sense of the books of Genesis and Exodus, according to the law of correspondences. It unfolds the spiritual significance of the creation; of the stories of Adam and Eve, and of the deluge; of the lives of the patriarchs; of the captivity of the chosen people in Egypt and of their deliverance therefrom, and of their subsequent history; of the ritual of the Jewish religion, its sacrifices and observances:and in general, traces the foreshadowing through both books of the incarnation and glorification of the Lord Jesus Christ. Many passages from other parts of the Word are also fully explained.Relations of things heard and seen in the spiritual world are interspersed, explaining the process of dying, and of mans resuscitation and conscious entrance into the interior life; the nature of the soul; of heaven and heavenly joy;and of hell, its nature and its miseries. It also treats of the Grand Man, or the whole angelic heaven, and the correspondence of the societies therein with the different organs and senses of the body; the origin and correspondence of diseases; the spirits and inhabitants of the various planets, and of other earths in the starry heavens. All of which are related to a true understanding of the Divine Word.This is book #11 out of 12 and covers Exodus 22 - 28.

This work, originally published in 1766, unfolds the spiritual meaning of the Book of Revelation. It shows that by the "Seven Churches in Asia," to whom this prophecy is addressed, are meant the different classes of Christians of the present day; that the Last Judgment is not an event that is to occur at some future time in the natural world, but one that has already taken place in the world of spirits, and that " the New Jerusalem coming down like a bride out of heaven," symbolizes a new dispensation of truth now descending into the minds of men. Incidentally it explains numerous passages from other parts of the Word. Instructive narratives of things seen in the spiritual world are also interspersed between the chapters.

This is an exposition of the internal or spiritual sense of the books of Genesis and Exodus, according to the law of correspondences. It unfolds the spiritual significance of the creation; of the stories of Adam and Eve, and of the deluge; of the lives of the patriarchs; of the captivity of the chosen people in Egypt and of their deliverance therefrom, and of their subsequent history; of the ritual of the Jewish religion, its sacrifices and observances:and in general, traces the foreshadowing through both books of the incarnation and glorification of the Lord Jesus Christ. Many passages from other parts of the Word are also fully explained.Relations of things heard and seen in the spiritual world are interspersed, explaining the process of dying, and of mans resuscitation and conscious entrance into the interior life; the nature of the soul; of heaven and heavenly joy;and of hell, its nature and its miseries. It also treats of the Grand Man, or the whole angelic heaven, and the correspondence of the societies therein with the different organs and senses of the body; the origin and correspondence of diseases; the spirits and inhabitants of the various planets, and of other earths in the starry heavens. All of which are related to a true understanding of the Divine Word.This is book #8 out of 12 and covers Genesis 43 - 50.

This is an exposition of the internal or spiritual sense of the books of Genesis and Exodus, according to the law of correspondences. It unfolds the spiritual significance of the creation; of the stories of Adam and Eve, and of the deluge; of the lives of the patriarchs; of the captivity of the chosen people in Egypt and of their deliverance therefrom, and of their subsequent history; of the ritual of the Jewish religion, its sacrifices and observances:and in general, traces the foreshadowing through both books of the incarnation and glorification of the Lord Jesus Christ. Many passages from other parts of the Word are also fully explained.Relations of things heard and seen in the spiritual world are interspersed, explaining the process of dying, and of mans resuscitation and conscious entrance into the interior life; the nature of the soul; of heaven and heavenly joy;and of hell, its nature and its miseries. It also treats of the Grand Man, or the whole angelic heaven, and the correspondence of the societies therein with the different organs and senses of the body; the origin and correspondence of diseases; the spirits and inhabitants of the various planets, and of other earths in the starry heavens. All of which are related to a true understanding of the Divine Word.This is book #10 out of 12 and covers Exodus 13 - 21.

This is an exposition of the internal or spiritual sense of the books of Genesis and Exodus, according to the law of correspondences. It unfolds the spiritual significance of the creation; of the stories of Adam and Eve, and of the deluge; of the lives of the patriarchs; of the captivity of the chosen people in Egypt and of their deliverance therefrom, and of their subsequent history; of the ritual of the Jewish religion, its sacrifices and observances:and in general, traces the foreshadowing through both books of the incarnation and glorification of the Lord Jesus Christ. Many passages from other parts of the Word are also fully explained.Relations of things heard and seen in the spiritual world are interspersed, explaining the process of dying, and of mans resuscitation and conscious entrance into the interior life; the nature of the soul; of heaven and heavenly joy;and of hell, its nature and its miseries. It also treats of the Grand Man, or the whole angelic heaven, and the correspondence of the societies therein with the different organs and senses of the body; the origin and correspondence of diseases; the spirits and inhabitants of the various planets, and of other earths in the starry heavens. All of which are related to a true understanding of the Divine Word.This is book #9 out of 12 and covers Exodus 1 - 12.

Emanuel Swedenborgs "Heaven and its Wonders and Hell" offers a profound exploration of the afterlife, intricately detailing the nature of heaven and hell through a unique blend of mysticism and rational inquiry. Written in the 18th century, this work exemplifies Swedenborgs distinctive literary style, which bridges the realms of theology and science. Utilizing vivid imagery and allegorical narrative, he invites readers to engage with complex metaphysical concepts, fostering a deeper understanding of spiritual realities and the moral implications of human actions. Swedenborgs meticulous observations of spiritual experiences are presented with both lucidity and authority, making his insights accessible to a wide audience while challenging prevailing religious doctrines of his time. Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772) was a Swedish scientist, philosopher, and theologian whose extensive background in natural sciences and engineering profoundly influenced his spiritual writings. Following a series of mystical experiences, Swedenborg devoted his later life to exploring and documenting the details of the spiritual world, believing that his revelations were intended to transform the understanding of faith. His unique position as a scientific mind turned spiritual seeker led to an innovative synthesis of intellect and spirituality, setting the stage for a deeper inquiry into the human souls journey. This book is a must-read for anyone intrigued by the intersections of spirituality, morality, and human existence. Swedenborgs meticulous insights into the nature of the afterlife challenge readers to reflect upon their own beliefs and the implications of their actions. Whether one approaches it as a scholarly text or a spiritual guide, "Heaven and its Wonders and Hell" remains a significant contribution to the discourse on life beyond death.

Swedenborg es uno de los más preclaros visionarios de la historia. Él fue el principal exponente en Occidente de la arcana teoría de las correspondencias, que se halla en la base del pensamiento analógico, según el cual todo en el orden natural y humano tiene una correspondencia con el orden espiritual. Mediante esta vía de conocimiento intuitivo a través de los símbolos mundanos le fue posible acceder a respuestas sobre la vida del más allá o la sede del alma. Swedenborg afirmó haber tenido una experiencia mística que le dio el poder para visitar Cielo e Infierno —como Fausto, mas en su caso por gracia divina y no por pacto diabólico— y contar a la humanidad los secretos de la vida después de la muerte. Del Cielo y del Infierno, publicado en 1758 con el título De caelo et ejus mirabilibus et de inferno, ex auditis et visis, es su libro más conocido sobre esta materia. En esta obra Swedenborg describe su vivencia de paso, su conocimiento de ángeles y demonios, y pone de manifiesto que Cielo e Infierno son, primero, estados del alma, y sólo después lugares. Tras la muerte del cuerpo físico, el individuo pasa un periodo en el mundo de los espíritus, y allí elige libremente ir al Cielo o al Infierno, que no son recompensa ni castigo, sino etapas en la evolución del espíritu.

Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772), scienziato che visse alla corte svedese nel XVIII secolo, raccoglie in questo volume tutte le descrizioni del Cielo e dellInferno in base a cio che vide e udi durante insolite esperienze di veggenza che lui stesso defini sogni. Si trattava di visioni terribili che con il tempo divennero sempre piu precise, finche iniziarono a contenere messaggi provenienti dal mondo spirituale. E proprio quel mondo egli descrive in questo volume che testimonia le sue esperienze. Vi troviamo una completa descrizione dellAldila, conversazioni con trapassati, visite a popoli di tempi passati e di pianeti diversi dal nostro. Questo volume, che e un vademecum del mondo spirituale, fornisce descrizioni del risveglio delluomo nella dimensione ultraterrena, e la sua testimonianza permette una notevole comprensione di unesistenza al di la di spazio e tempo. Questa fu lopera che infuse un rispettoso stupore in Kant, che suscito lentusiasmo di Emerson, che influenzo profondamente Goethe e Jung, e di cui Elizabeth Barrett Browning disse: "A mio giudizio, la sola luce che possediamo sullaltra vita si trova nella filosofia di Swedenborg".

Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772), scienziato che visse alla corte svedese nel XVIII secolo, raccoglie in questo volume tutte le descrizioni del Cielo e dellInferno in base a cio che vide e udi durante insolite esperienze di veggenza che lui stesso defini sogni.Si trattava di visioni terribili che con il tempo divennero sempre piu precise, finche iniziarono a contenere messaggi provenienti dal mondo spirituale. E proprio quel mondo egli descrive in questo volume che testimonia le sue esperienze.Vi troviamo una completa descrizione dellAldila, conversazioni con trapassati, visite a popoli di tempi passati e di pianeti diversi dal nostro.Questo volume, che e un vademecum del mondo spirituale, fornisce descrizioni del risveglio delluomo nella dimensione ultraterrena, e la sua testimonianza permette una notevole comprensione di unesistenza al di la di spazio e tempo.Questa fu lopera che infuse un rispettoso stupore in Kant, che suscito lentusiasmo di Emerson, che influenzo profondamente Goethe e Jung, e di cui Elizabeth Barrett Browning disse: "A mio giudizio, la sola luce che possediamo sullaltra vita si trova nella filosofia di Swedenborg".

That this is little comprehended is evident from the common saying What is love? What it is, is not known for the reason that love is not manifest to the understanding, and the understanding is the receptacle of the light of heaven. What comes into that light is interiorly seen, for what a man thinks, that he has knowledge of? For this reason, a man says that this or that is in the light of his understanding, also that he sees this to be so; likewise, he prays that he may be enlightened and illumined by God. Moreover, there is spiritual light to which natural light corresponds, and it is from this that one says, with reference to his understanding, that he sees. and a wise man prays to be enlightened and to be illumined by God, that is, that he may understand. Man, therefore, can form no idea concerning love, for this reason, that although the understanding, by means of the thought, presents itself to be seen, love does not. And yet love is the very soul or life of thought, and if love be taken away thought grows cold and dies, like a flower deprived of heat; for love enkindles, vivifies, and animates thought. Set your mind at work and consider whether you can think apart from some affection that is of love; and you will find in your own case that it is impossible. From this it is plain that love is the life of the understanding and of thought therefrom; and what is the life of the understanding and of thought therefrom is also the life of the whole man; for it is the life of all the senses and of all motions, thus the life of the organs by means of which senses and motions exist. That it is also the life of the rest of the viscera, will be seen in what follows.

The Spiritual Diary of Emanuel Swedenborg is a five volume work containing the private account of Emanuel Swedenborgs spiritual experiences in heaven and hell, which he experienced in full waking visions over a 27 year period. The Diary contains a chronological account of what he saw and experienced, his dialogue with angelic beings, and discussions concerning the theology of true Christianity. Experiences from the Spiritual Diary were often later incorporated into Swedenborgs systematic theological works, which have been published separately in the multi-volume work, The Divine Revelation of the New Jerusalem: Expanded Edition (39 volumes). This digital version is unique in that it not only hyperlinks all references for ease of lookup, but also has a complete hyperlinked index to all five volumes of the diary. Using the index a reader can now lookup a particular subject or topic and see all entries at a glance, making this work a useful reference tool. The Diary has also been formatted with hyperlinked footnotes placed separately from the text.Following is a sample of topics that are contained in the index: Heaven, Hell, Angels, Spirits, Divinity, Last Judgment, Life, Love, the Lord, Marriage, Adultery, Faith, the Word, Science, Affection, Rationality, Sense, Knowledge, Idea, Intelligence, Wisdom, Influx, Infernals, Interior, Celestial, Children, Soul, Regeneration, among many others. This is just a sample and shows the broad depth of topics that were discussed through many years in Swedenborgs heavenly visions.

THE WHITE HORSE mentioned in THE APOCALYPSE CHAPTER 19 In the Apocalypse of John the Word is thus described as to its spiritual or internal sense: I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse, and He that sat upon him was called faithful and true, and in justice He doth judge and make war. His eyes were as a flame of fire; and upon His head were many diadems; and He hath a name written that no one knew but He Himself. And He was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood; and His name is called the Word of God. And the armies which were in the heavens followed Him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen white and clean.

INTRODUCTIONCHAPTER 1. GOD THE CREATORCHAPTER 2. THE LORD THE REDEEMERCHAPTER 3. THE HOLY SPIRIT AND THE DIVINE OPERATIONCHAPTER 4. THE SACRED SCRIPTURE OR WORD OF THE LORDCHAPTER 5. THE CATECHISM OR DECALOGUE EXPLAINED IN ITS EXTERNAL AND ITS INTERNAL SENSECHAPTER 6. FAITHCHAPTER 7. CHARITY, OR LOVE TO THE NEIGHBOR, AND GOOD WORKSCHAPTER 8. FREEDOM OF CHOICECHAPTER 9. REPENTANCECHAPTER 10. REFORMATION AND REGENERATIONCHAPTER 11. IMPUTATIONCHAPTER 12. BAPTISMCHAPTER 13. THE HOLY SUPPERCHAPTER 14. THE CONSUMMATION OF THE AGE, THE COMING OF THE LORD, AND THE NEW HEAVEN AND NEW CHURCH

Inasmuch as, by the Divine mercy of the Lord, the interiors which are of my spirit have been opened in me, and it has thereby been given me to speak with spirits and angels, not only with those who are near our Earth, but also with those who are near other earths; and since I had an ardent desire to know whether there were other earths, and to know their character and the character of their inhabitants; it has been granted me by the Lord to speak and have intercourse with spirits and angels who are from other earths, with some for a day, with some for a week, with some for months; and to be instructed by them respecting the earths from and near which they were, and concerning the life, customs, and worship of their inhabitants, besides various other things there that are worthy of note. And since it has been given me to become acquainted with these matters in this way, it is permitted me to describe them from the things which I have heard and seen.