Publisher's Synopsis
The Kingdom of Heaven as Seen by Swedenborg by John Howard Spalding is a comprehensive exploration of the spiritual teachings of Emanuel Swedenborg, an 18th century philosopher, theologian, and mystic. The book delves into Swedenborg's concept of the afterlife, which he believed was divided into three distinct realms: heaven, hell, and the world of spirits. Spalding offers a detailed analysis of Swedenborg's writings, including his descriptions of the various levels of heaven and the spiritual beings that inhabit them. He also explores Swedenborg's ideas about the nature of God, the purpose of life, and the role of religion in human existence. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Swedenborgian philosophy, spirituality, or theology, and provides a unique perspective on the nature of the divine and the afterlife.1916. Swedenborg's mystical revelations are described and commented upon. Contents: Swedenborg a problem; Spiritual world in general; Intermediate state, and Judgment; Heaven; Problem of Evil; Hell; Corroborative evidence; Conflict of truths; Science and explanation; Unknown God; Divine humanity; Infinity; Creation; Life; Free will; Free will and providence; Use of free will; Complex mind; Permission of evil; Uses of pain; Life of religion; Regeneration; Religious unrest of the age; The Word; Letter of the Word; Spiritual sense of the Word; Incarnation; Second coming of the Lord, and a New Church; By what authority?; Evidence; Appendix.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.
