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HEAVEN AND HELL: PORTABLE: THE PORTABLE NEW CENTURY EDITION (NW CENTURY EDITION) Paperback – January 12, 2010

by EMANUEL SWEDENBORG (Author), GEORGE F. DOLE (Translator)

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What happens to us when we die? Are heaven and hell real? If so, what are they like? Heaven and Hell contains the answers to these questions as seen by Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772).

This new translation of Swedenborg’s most popular work paints a detailed picture of life in the spiritual realms. A Swedish Enlightenment scientist of extraordinary accomplishment, Swedenborg underwent a spiritual crisis that led to an unparalleled series of paranormal experiences. He spent his last twenty-seven years in almost daily experience of heaven and hell, recording his observations and conversations, many of which are reported in Heaven and Hell. This sustained and detailed description of the nonphysical realms has left its impression on the minds of many great thinkers, including Goethe, Blake, Coleridge, Emerson, Borges, and Milosz.

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.

This portable edition contains the text of the translation, but not the introduction, annotations, or other supplemental materials found the deluxe edition.

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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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“Some people believe it is hard to lead the heaven-bound life that is called ‘spiritual’ because they have heard that we need to renounce the world and give up the desires attributed to the body and the flesh and ‘live spiritually.’ All they understand by this is spurning worldly interests, especially concerns for money and prestige, going around in constant devout meditation about God, salvation, and eternal life, devoting their lives to prayer, and reading the Word and religious literature. They think this is renouncing the world and living for the spirit and not for the flesh. However, the actual case is quite different, as I have learned from an abundant experience and conversation with angels. In fact, people who renounce the world and live for the spirit in this fashion take on a mournful life for themselves, a life that is not open to heavenly joy, since our life does remain with us [after death]. No, if we would accept heaven’s life, we need by all means to live in the world and to participate in its duties and affairs. In this way, we accept a spiritual life by means of our moral and civic life; and there is no other way a spiritual life can be formed within us, no other way our spirits can be prepared for heaven. This is because living an inner life and not an outer life at the same time is like living in a house that has no foundation, that gradually either settles or develops gaping cracks or totters until it collapses.”

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Series: NW CENTURY EDITION
Paperback: 416 pages
Publisher: New Century Edition; Portable new century ed edition (January 12, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0877854068
ISBN-13: 978-0877854067
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 1.6 x 8.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 36 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #281,641 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #311 in Christian Angelology & Demonology
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- #429 in Christian Death & Grief (Books)

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UPLIFTING AND ENLIGHTENING

January 14, 2017

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I TOTALLY recommend this book to any serious spiritual seeker.

It is totally enlightening and will be a cornerstone throughout my life.

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Excellent reading for the spiritual seeker

February 1, 2013

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I was introduced to the writings of Emanuel Swedenborg in the early 70's. At the time I was new to college and was taking a class in "World Religion" and learned about Swedenborg during class. His writing was never presented to me as a stand alone religion but that his writings would help me to be a better Christian, Lutheran, or provide deeper perspective into any faith. The more I learned about his writing the more I was deeply touched by what he had to say.
In the 70's Swedenborg's most essential writings were in very hard to read translations based on the original Latin writing styles of the 1800's. As a result it was very difficult to read and understand. Now we have new translations written for this century in the "Portable New Century Editions". These are excellent works written by extremely skill translators and even though the concepts have tremendous depth they are easy to understand.
If you are interested in learning what the writings of Emanuel Swedenborg have to say about the bible, and gaining a deeper understanding I can recommend these translations with no reservation. In particular, I recommend the 'New Century Editions" of; "Heaven and Hell", "Divine Love and Wisdom", "Divine Providence", translated by George Dole. I also recommend "The True Christianity Vol. 1 and 2, translated by Jonathan Rose and "Secrets of Heaven Vol. 1 and 2, translated by Lisa Hyatt Cooper.
I'm sure someone will ask me; "Well Steven, if you had to recommend only one of these books, which would it be?" Well they are all good but "Divine Love and Wisdom" is a great place to start.
Highly recommended reading for the spiritual seeker.

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Heaven and Hell Is For Real!

January 28, 2015

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Pro: This book is a classic "out-of-body"/"near death" series of experiences recorded by a man over a period of almost 30 years of his life in the eighteenth century. I was at first very skeptical and somewhat amazed at his observations of a mental/spiritual world we literally live in, but are unaware of, as we go about our conscious lives in a body confined to a four dimensional, physical world. However, once I recognized that mentally, I am not confined to the physical world, but can think about the past, future, and present, and can pursue without restriction, any interest that appeals to me, I realized that this is the world that Swedenborg is writing about. He is explaining how the two worlds, the spiritual and physical world interact, who we are keeping mental company with in terms of our thoughts and affections, regardless of who we may be with in the physical world. This truly "opened" my eyes! I realized that depending on my motives and thoughts (not what I might be telling someone) at any moment I am keeping spiritual company with others in either a state of heaven (if my motive is unselfish) or a state of hell (if my motive is selfish). It has caused me to become more concious of my thoughts and motives and to re-orient my thinking and consequently, my life (in both worlds). This book should be listed with the "near death/out-of-body experience" books like "Proof Of Heaven", "Heaven Is For Real", and the series of books by Dr. Raymond Moody, et al. Con: Swedenbord wrote in Latin. As a result, his books are translations into modern veracular. Reading can be slow at first, but once one gets acquainted with and familiar with his writing, especially, when the meaning of what he is writing about sinks in, it starts to pick up. I found his narratives of events that he witnessed especially interesting and useful as I made progress through the book. Stick with it, and read it from cover to cover...you'll never forget it, and you may discover a new reality... and with it, a spiritual treasure!

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August 21, 2019

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This is an amazing book...Will change your world..In a good way...Helped me get closer to God...and understand the meaning of heaven.💝

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Bizarre but fascinating

August 30, 2019

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If you know the philosophy of Alfred North Whitehead or relatives and can read this sort of material sympathetically, I think you'll find this at least extremely interesting.

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Very insightful I liked it. My soul enjoyed it

March 7, 2019

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Is it the truth? It does makes sense. What a gift it was to see it from his perspective. Some many question I would have wanted to ask him.

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Swedenborg offers a very rational, consistent theology. It ...

April 30, 2017

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Swedenborg offers a very rational, consistent theology. It is an older book, and thus the writing style will take a bit of getting used to, but the translation done by Dole makes it very accessible.

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William St Pierre

Very satisfied.

April 26, 2018

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Received on time. Very satisfied.

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