Heaven and Hell The Portable New Century Edition (Audible Audio Edition) Emanuel Swedenborg Gordon Meyer Inc Swedenborg Foundation Books
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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 27 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.
The New Century Edition of the works of Emanuel Swedenborg is a modern-language, scholarly translation of Swedenborg's theological works. The series' easy style retains the dignity, variety, clarity, and gender-inclusive language of Swedenborg's original Latin, bringing his thought to life.
This portable edition contains the text of the translation, but not the introduction, annotations, or other supplemental materials found the deluxe edition.
Heaven and Hell The Portable New Century Edition (Audible Audio Edition) Emanuel Swedenborg Gordon Meyer Inc Swedenborg Foundation Books
I TOTALLY recommend this book to any serious spiritual seeker.It is totally enlightening and will be a cornerstone throughout my life.
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Heaven and Hell The Portable New Century Edition (Audible Audio Edition) Emanuel Swedenborg Gordon Meyer Inc Swedenborg Foundation Books Reviews
A good book.
Thought provoking.
its been an eye opening book and very interesting.
Received on time. Very satisfied.
Swedenborg offers a very rational, consistent theology. It is an older book, and thus the writing style will take a bit of getting used to, but the translation done by Dole makes it very accessible.
Pro This book is a classic "out-of-body"/"near death" series of experiences recorded by a man over a period of almost 30 years of his life in the eighteenth century. I was at first very skeptical and somewhat amazed at his observations of a mental/spiritual world we literally live in, but are unaware of, as we go about our conscious lives in a body confined to a four dimensional, physical world. However, once I recognized that mentally, I am not confined to the physical world, but can think about the past, future, and present, and can pursue without restriction, any interest that appeals to me, I realized that this is the world that Swedenborg is writing about. He is explaining how the two worlds, the spiritual and physical world interact, who we are keeping mental company with in terms of our thoughts and affections, regardless of who we may be with in the physical world. This truly "opened" my eyes! I realized that depending on my motives and thoughts (not what I might be telling someone) at any moment I am keeping spiritual company with others in either a state of heaven (if my motive is unselfish) or a state of hell (if my motive is selfish). It has caused me to become more concious of my thoughts and motives and to re-orient my thinking and consequently, my life (in both worlds). This book should be listed with the "near death/out-of-body experience" books like "Proof Of Heaven", "Heaven Is For Real", and the series of books by Dr. Raymond Moody, et al. Con Swedenbord wrote in Latin. As a result, his books are translations into modern veracular. Reading can be slow at first, but once one gets acquainted with and familiar with his writing, especially, when the meaning of what he is writing about sinks in, it starts to pick up. I found his narratives of events that he witnessed especially interesting and useful as I made progress through the book. Stick with it, and read it from cover to cover...you'll never forget it, and you may discover a new reality... and with it, a spiritual treasure!
I was introduced to the writings of Emanuel Swedenborg in the early 70's. At the time I was new to college and was taking a class in "World Religion" and learned about Swedenborg during class. His writing was never presented to me as a stand alone religion but that his writings would help me to be a better Christian, Lutheran, or provide deeper perspective into any faith. The more I learned about his writing the more I was deeply touched by what he had to say.
In the 70's Swedenborg's most essential writings were in very hard to read translations based on the original Latin writing styles of the 1800's. As a result it was very difficult to read and understand. Now we have new translations written for this century in the "Portable New Century Editions". These are excellent works written by extremely skill translators and even though the concepts have tremendous depth they are easy to understand.
If you are interested in learning what the writings of Emanuel Swedenborg have to say about the bible, and gaining a deeper understanding I can recommend these translations with no reservation. In particular, I recommend the 'New Century Editions" of; "Heaven and Hell", "Divine Love and Wisdom", "Divine Providence", translated by George Dole. I also recommend "The True Christianity Vol. 1 and 2, translated by Jonathan Rose and "Secrets of Heaven Vol. 1 and 2, translated by Lisa Hyatt Cooper.
I'm sure someone will ask me; "Well Steven, if you had to recommend only one of these books, which would it be?" Well they are all good but "Divine Love and Wisdom" is a great place to start.
Highly recommended reading for the spiritual seeker.
I TOTALLY recommend this book to any serious spiritual seeker.
It is totally enlightening and will be a cornerstone throughout my life.
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