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- Swedenborg (1688–1772), the son of a Lutheran bishop, became one of Europe’s most noted scientists in the early eighteenth century. While a spiritual crisis in 1744 propelled him into inner exploration and biblical exposition for the rest of his life, he never left his scientific past behind.
Apr 12, 2012 · A clear and concise overview of the life and work of the immensely influential but little understood eighteenth-century mystic-scientist Emanuel Swedenborg.
- Gary Lachman
- Penguin, 2012
- 1101580348, 9781101580349
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May 3, 2023 · Swedenborg : an introduction to his life and ideas. by. Lachman, Gary, 1955-. Publication date. 2012. Topics. Swedenborg, Emanuel, 1688-1772, Mystics -- Sweden -- Biography, Scientists -- Sweden -- Biography. Publisher.
Apr 12, 2012 · Presenting the influential mystic who reported speaking with angels and inhabitants of other planets as well as unlocking the genuine meaning of the Bible, Lachman extracts Swedenborg’s basic ideas from his immense, esoteric oeuvre.
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- Gary Lachman
Apr 12, 2012 · A clear and concise overview of the life and work of the immensely influential but little understood eighteenth-century mystic-scientist Emanuel Swedenborg.
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Swedenborg (1688–1772), the son of a Lutheran bishop, became one of Europe’s most noted scientists in the early eighteenth century. While a spiritual crisis in 1744 propelled him into inner exploration and biblical exposition for the rest of his life, he never left his scientific past behind.
A Scientist Explores Spirit is a short introduction to Swedenborg’s life by Swedenborgian scholars George Dole and Robert Kirven. It also includes an overview of some of his key theological concepts.
Apr 12, 2012 · A clear and concise overview of the life and work of the immensely influential but little understood eighteenth-century mystic-scientist Emanuel Swedenborg.
- Gary Lachman
