Emanuel Swedenborg

What happens to us when we die? Are heaven and hell real? If so, what are they like? Heaven and Hell contains the answers to these questions as seen by Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772). This new translation of Swedenborg's most popular work paints a detailed picture of life in the spiritual realms. A Swedish Enlightenment scientist of extraordinary accomplishment, Swedenborg underwent a spiritual crisis that led to an unparalleled series of paranormal experiences. He spent his last twenty-seven years in almost daily experience of heaven and hell, recording his observations and conversations, many of which are reported in Heaven and Hell. This sustained and detailed description of the nonphysical realms has left its impression on the minds of many great thinkers, including Goethe, Blake, Coleridge, Emerson, Borges, and Milosz. This deluxe edition contains an introduction by religious historian Bernhard Lang setting the volume in the context of its time. The New Century Edition of the Works of Emanuel Swedenborg is a modern-language, scholarly translation of Swedenborg's theological works. The series' easy-to-read style retains the dignity, variety, clarity, and gender-inclusive language of Swedenborg's original Latin, bringing his thought to life. Introductions and annotations by eminent, international scholars place Swedenborg's writings in their historical context and illuminate obscure references within the text, enabling readers to understand and trace Swedenborg's influence as never before.

This new translation of Emanuel Swedenborg's most popular work paints a detailed picture of life in the spiritual realm. Swedenborg's, a Swedish Enlightenment scientists of extraordinary accomplishment, underwent a spiritual crisis that led to an unparalleled series of paranormal experiences. He spent his last twenty-seven years in almost daily experience of heaven and hell, recording his observations and conversations, many which are reported in Heaven and Hell. This sustained and detailed description of the nonphysical realms has left its impress on the minds of many great thinkers, including Goethe, Blake, Coleridge, Emerson, Borges, and Milosz.

Arcana Colestia was the first and most comprehensive theological work published by Swedish visionary Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772). The body of this multivolume work is a verse-by-verse commentary on the inner spiritual meaning of Genesis and Exodus, but Swedenborg also includes descriptions of heaven and hell gleaned from his spiritual experiences. Volume 12 deals specifically with Exodus 29-40, interspersed with the conclusion of his discussion of charity and faith and his description of spirits from other worlds. This edition is a reprint, with revisions, of a 1905 translation by John Clowes, edited by John Faulkner Potts.

Arcana Colestia was the first and most comprehensive theological work published by Swedish visionary Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772). The body of this multivolume work is a verse-by-verse commentary on the inner spiritual meaning of Genesis and Exodus, but Swedenborg also includes descriptions of heaven and hell gleaned from his spiritual experiences. Volume 11 deals specifically with Exodus 22-28, interspersed with continuing discussions of charity and spirits on other worlds. This edition is a reprint, with revisions, of a 1905 translation by John Clowes, edited by John Faulkner Potts.

Arcana Colestia was the first and most comprehensive theological work published by Swedish visionary Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772). The body of this multivolume work is a verse-by-verse commentary on the inner spiritual meaning of Genesis and Exodus, but Swedenborg also includes descriptions of heaven and hell gleaned from his spiritual experiences. Volume 9 deals specifically with Exodus 1-12, interspersed with discussions of the types of spirits that dwell on other worlds. This edition is a reprint, with revisions, of a 1905 translation by John Clowes, edited by John Faulkner Potts.

Arcana Colestia was the first and most comprehensive theological work published by Swedish visionary Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772). The body of this multivolume work is a verse-by-verse commentary on the inner spiritual meaning of Genesis and Exodus, but Swedenborg also includes descriptions of heaven and hell gleaned from his spiritual experiences. Volume 7 deals specifically with Genesis 39-43, interspersed with a continuation of Swedenborg's discussion of the Grand Man (also translated Universal Human). This edition is a reprint, with revisions, of a 1905 translation by John Clowes, edited by John Faulkner Potts.

"Arcana Colestia" was the first and most comprehensive theological work published by Swedish visionary Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772). The body of this multivolume work is a verse-by-verse commentary on the inner spiritual meaning of Genesis and Exodus, but Swedenborg also includes descriptions of heaven and hell gleaned from his spiritual experiences. Volume 6 deals specifically with Genesis 32-38, interspersed with a continued discussion of the concept of the Grand Man (also translated Universal Human). This edition is a reprint, with revisions, of a 1905 translation by John Clowes, edited by John Faulkner Potts.

Arcana Colestia was the first and most comprehensive theological work published by Swedish visionary Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772). The body of this multivolume work is a verse-by-verse commentary on the inner spiritual meaning of Genesis and Exodus, but Swedenborg also includes descriptions of heaven and hell gleaned from his spiritual experiences. Volume 5 deals specifically with Genesis 28-31, interspersed with discussions of the Grand Man (also translated Universal Human), the heavens combined into a single human form. This edition is a reprint, with revisions, of a 1905 translation by John Clowes, edited by John Faulkner Potts.

"Arcana Colestia" was the first and most comprehensive theological work published by Swedish visionary Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772). The body of this multivolume work is a verse-by-verse commentary on the inner spiritual meaning of Genesis and Exodus, but Swedenborg also includes descriptions of heaven and hell gleaned from his spiritual experiences. Volume 4 deals specifically with Genesis 23-27, interspersed with discussions of correspondences and representations, by which Swedenborg means the way in which objects and events in the physical world relate to their spiritual equivalent. This edition is a reprint, with revisions, of a 1905 translation by John Clowes, edited by John Faulkner Potts.

Arcana Colestia was the first and most comprehensive theological work published by Swedish visionary Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772). The body of this multivolume work is a verse-by-verse commentary on the inner spiritual meaning of Genesis and Exodus, but Swedenborg also includes descriptions of heaven and hell gleaned from his spiritual experiences. Volume 3 deals specifically with Genesis 18-22, interspersed with discussions of children in heaven, marriage in heaven, what happens to people born outside the Christian church, and the nature of freedom. This edition is a reprint, with revisions, of a 1905 translation by John Clowes, edited by John Faulkner Potts.

"Arcana Colestia" was the first and most comprehensive theological work published by Swedish visionary Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772). The body of this multivolume work is a verse-by-verse commentary on the inner spiritual meaning of Genesis and Exodus, but Swedenborg also includes descriptions of heaven and hell gleaned from his spiritual experiences. Volume 2 deals specifically with Genesis 10-17, interspersed with Swedenborg's writings about the spirituality of the most ancient people on earth; the structure of heaven; the lives of angels; holy scripture; visions and dreams; and the Last Judgment. This edition is a reprint, with revisions, of a 1905 translation by John Clowes, edited by John Faulkner Potts.

In Apocalypse Revealed, Swedish scientist-turned-seer Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772) takes the reader verse by verse through the Book of Revelation, explaining the spiritual meaning behind the literal words of the biblical text. The first volume deals specifically with Revelation 14-22. Interwoven through the text are "memorable relations," Swedenborg's accounts of his visionary experiences in heaven and hell; at the end of this volume is a synopsis of all the memorable relations in the text. This edition is a reprint, with revisions, of a 1928 translation by John Whitehead.

In Apocalypse Revealed, Swedish scientist-turned-seer Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772) takes the reader verse by verse through the Book of Revelation, explaining the spiritual meaning behind the literal words of the biblical text. The first volume deals specifically with Revelation 1-13, with detailed discussions of the symbolism of each object and event described in the text. This edition is a reprint, with some revisions, of a 1928 translation by John Whitehead.

This verse-by-verse exposition on the inner spiritual meaning of the Book of Revelation provides a revealing insight into the visionary theology of Emanuel Swedenborg. Published posthumously, this version was translated from the original Latin in 1897 by John C. Ager. Volume 2 (of six volumes total) discusses Revelation 5-6.

This verse-by-verse exposition on the inner spiritual meaning of the Book of Revelation provides a revealing insight into the visionary theology of Emanuel Swedenborg. Published posthumously, this version was translated from the original Latin in 1890 by John C. Ager.

This verse-by-verse exposition on the inner spiritual meaning of the Book of Revelation provides a revealing insight into the visionary theology of Emanuel Swedenborg. Published posthumously, this version was translated from the original Latin in 1897 by John C. Ager. Volume 6 (of six volumes total) discusses Revelation 17-19. (Note that because this work was only written in draft form and never completed, there is no commentary on Revelation 20-22.)The volume also contains three unrelated theological short works by Emanuel Swedenborg: "On Divine Love and Divine Wisdom," "Concerning the Lord and Concerning the Holy Spirit," and "The Athanasian Creed."