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Splendors of the Spirit : Swedenborg's Quest For Insight

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In a previous incarnation, I wanted to be an English Lit teacher..and planned to write my thesis on Imanuel Swedenborg. Why him? Because in reading surveys of English, American, and French literature I consistantly found I.S. in the footnotes as having influenced said writers. Watching this DVD was a real treat, since I never wrote the thesis, but had retained the fascination with the subject. I'm amazed that learning about this scientific and spiritual genius is not more mainstream.

I found this DVD to contain excellent information although the picture wasn't of the greatest quality but for a very old film we were still able to enjoy the workings of an incredible man. I am sure that this film will help others to understand that life is a circle and an eternal circle of life. Our existence is for ever, our earthly body just for awhile. It was received well by my meditation students who are in the process of learning more of their spiritual path.

Like the other reviewers I find the life of Swedenborg and the movement that resulted from his beliefs fascinating. Unfortunatly this DVD (I tried 2 different DVDs) wouldn't play in my Toshiba SD-3109 DVD player. I live in the USA and haven't had any trouble with any other DVDs playing in my Toshiba, so I am a little puzzled as to what is going on here with this DVD. Anyways, I just wanted to give those a 'heads-up' who are considering purchasing this DVD that it may not play in their DVD player. Before purchasing I suggest you rent a copy from your local DVD store or Netflix to make sure it will work in your player.