Publisher's Synopsis
Swedenborg's Doctrine of Heat and Light is a book written by Frank W. Very that explores the theological and philosophical ideas of the 18th-century Swedish scientist and mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg. The book focuses specifically on Swedenborg's concept of heat and light as symbolic representations of spiritual truths. Very examines how Swedenborg's ideas about heat and light relate to his overall theological system, which posits that the natural world is a reflection of the spiritual world. The book also delves into Swedenborg's ideas about the nature of God, the afterlife, and the role of human beings in the universe. Overall, Swedenborg's Doctrine of Heat and Light offers a comprehensive analysis of one of Swedenborg's most important and intriguing theological concepts.THIS 248 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Epitome of Swedenborg's Science Part 1, by Frank W. Very. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766129616.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.