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

Dole, George F.; Kirven, Robert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0877852413 ISBN 13: 9780877852414

Publisher: Swedenborg Foundation Publishers, 1997

Synopsis

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.

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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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Swedenborg Foundation Publishers
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0877852413
• ISBN 13: 9780877852414
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 112