A SCIENTIST EXPLORES SPIRIT: A BIOGRAPHY OF EMANUEL SWEDENBORG WITH KEY CONCEPTS OF HIS THEOLOGY [Paperback]

GEORGE F. DOLE (Author), ROBERT KIRVEN (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0877852413 | ISBN-13: 978-0877852414 | Publication Date: June 1, 1997

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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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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Chrysalis Books (June 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0877852413
• ISBN-13: 978-0877852414
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,545,078 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spiritual ideas explained in an easy to understand way, May 18, 2001

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This review is from: A SCIENTIST EXPLORES SPIRIT: A BIOGRAPHY OF EMANUEL SWEDENBORG WITH KEY CONCEPTS OF HIS THEOLOGY (Paperback)

This easy to read biography/theological work gives the true story of a scientist who becomes a mystic. The writings of Swedenborg give some of the most profound interpretations of the Old Testament that I've ever read. If you are seeking to understand the greater questions of life then you can find no better place to start than with "Scientist Explores Spirit."

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Wealth Of Information, March 10, 2004

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This review is from: A SCIENTIST EXPLORES SPIRIT: A BIOGRAPHY OF EMANUEL SWEDENBORG WITH KEY CONCEPTS OF HIS THEOLOGY (Paperback)

If you are looking for information about Emanuel Swedenborg and his theology, this book is a great place to start your search. Don't be fooled by the limited number of pages, it is packed with a wealth of information and provides a solid basis for further study. This book really deserves more than five stars!

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent biography of Swedenborg, August 25, 2011

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This review is from: A SCIENTIST EXPLORES SPIRIT: A BIOGRAPHY OF EMANUEL SWEDENBORG WITH KEY CONCEPTS OF HIS THEOLOGY (Paperback)

Well written, meaningfully illustrated and beautifully presented, this makes a superb introduction to the life and thought of the brilliant Swedish scientist and seer. It is worth every cent, and it will make you want to know more about this great man and his writings. Even if Swedenborg is not new to you, you will still find this book a pleasure to read.