Publisher's Synopsis
""Outlines of the Religion and Philosophy of Swedenborg"" by Theophilus Parsons is a comprehensive and detailed exploration of the ideas and beliefs of the Swedish theologian and mystic Emanuel Swedenborg. The book provides a thorough overview of Swedenborg's religious and philosophical writings, including his views on God, the afterlife, and the nature of the universe. Parsons also examines the influence of Swedenborg's ideas on contemporary thinkers and theologians, including Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry James Sr. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of religious thought and the development of modern spirituality.1876. Swedenborg, a noted Swedish scientist, philosopher and theologian, is best known for his later writings in which he presents ideas both Christian and ecumenical for a new spiritual era or new church to be known as the New Jerusalem. Theophilus Parsons, a lawyer and a professor of law at Harvard, wrote many law manuals. He also was converted to Swedenborgianism and wrote several religious works including this volume. Contents: God; Creation; This World; The Other World; The World of Spirits; Degrees; Ownhood; Correspondence; The Human Form; Heaven; The Word; and The Lord. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
