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True Christianity: Containing the Whole Theology of the New Church That Was Predicted By the Lord in Daniel 7:13-14 and Revelation 21:1, 2 (Works of Emanuel Swedenborg)
 
 
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True Christianity: Containing the Whole Theology of the New Church That Was Predicted By the Lord in Daniel 7:13-14 and Revelation 21:1, 2 (Works of Emanuel Swedenborg) [Hardcover]

EMANUEL SWEDENBORG (Author), Jonathan S. Rose (Translator)


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NW CENTURY EDITION March 1, 2006

True Christianity presents a satisfying and sensible alternative to mainstream Christianity. The last book published by Swedish scientist-turned-seer Emanuel Swedenborg, it serves as both the keystone in the architecture of his theology and the summary of his far-reaching psychological insights. This volume, the first of two, provides unique answers to humankind’s perennial questions about the nature of God and about Jesus—not only what his purpose was and how he fulfilled it, but why his life and death are still relevant to us now.

 

This volume features an introduction by R. Guy Erwin of California Lutheran University setting the work in its theological and historical context.

 

The New Century Edition of the Works of Emanuel Swedenborg is a modern-language, scholarly translation of Swedenborg’s theological works. The series’ easy-to-read style retains the dignity, variety, clarity, and gender-inclusive language of Swedenborg’s original Latin, bringing his thought to life. Introductions and annotations by eminent, international scholars place Swedenborg’s writings in their historical context and illuminate obscure references within the text, enabling readers to understand and trace Swedenborg’s influence as never before.


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About the Author

Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772) was a Swedish scientist, nobleman, and theologian who spent his life investigating the mysteries of the soul. Born in Stockholm to a staunchly Lutheran family, he graduated from the University of Uppsala and then traveled to England, Holland, France, and Germany to study the leading scientists of the time. He gained favor with Sweden’s King Charles XII, who gave him the position of overseer of the Swedish mining industry. Later, he was given a seat on the Swedish House of Nobles by Charles XII’s successor, Queen Ulrika Eleonora. Between 1743 and 1745 he began to have visions of heaven, hell, and Jesus Christ which resulted in a stream of books about the nature of God, the afterlife, and the inner meaning of the Bible. He devoted the last decades of his life to studying Scripture and presenting his own unique theology to the world.

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On the Ten Commandments:

 

“It is generally recognized that the Ten Commandments in the Word are called the law in a supreme sense because they contain all the principles to be taught and lived. They contain not only all the principles related to God but also all the principles related to us. For this reason, the law was engraved on two tablets, one of which related to God and the other to us. . . .

 

“Because everything in the Word is about loving God and loving our neighbor, and the first tablet of the Ten Commandments contains a summary of everything about loving God while the second tablet contains a summary of everything about loving our neighbor, it follows that the Ten Commandments contain everything to be taught and lived.

 

“If you visualize the two tablets, it is clear how they are connected. God looks at us from his tablet and we look at God from ours. The two tablets therefore are turned toward each other. On God’s side it never fails that he is looking at us and doing what has to be done for our salvation. If we accept and do the things on our tablet, a reciprocal partnership [with God] develops. What happens to us then is indicated by the Lord’s words to the lawyer: ‘Do this and you will live.’”


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 784 pages
  • Publisher: Swedenborg (March 1, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 087785484X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0877854845
  • Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.4 x 1.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,379,623 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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To understand the original audience for Swedenborgs theology, one first needs to know a little about the situation then existing in western Europe. Read the first page
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Holy Spirit, God the Father, Son of God, Jesus Christ, Jehovah God, Lord God, Ten Commandments, Sacred Scripture, Book of Revelation, Emanuel Swedenborg, Revelation Unveiled, Last Judgment, Holy One of Israel, Son of Humankind, Secrets of Heaven, Book of Concord, Jehovah Sabaoth, Swedenborg Foundation, Athanasian Creed, Jesper Swedberg, West Chester, Son of Mary, Roman Catholics, Middle East, Mount Sinai
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