The possible existence of extraterrestrial life led in the eighteenth century to a heated debate on the unique status of the human being and of Christianity. Swedish natural philosopher and theologian Emanuel Swedenborg was one of those who discussed the new scientific worldview and its implications for theology.
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Swedenborg Foundation
Explorations of spiritual love and wisdom inspired by Emanuel Swedenborg (1688 - 1772)
Swedenborg & the Work of the Foundation
Established in 1849, the Swedenborg Foundation serves to publish, preserve, and promote the life-guiding principles of eighteenth-century Christian mystic and spiritual teacher Emanuel Swedenborg through a variety of spiritual growth books and webcasts.
New Century Edition
Learn about The New Century Edition (NCE) translations of Swedenborg’s theological works.
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Explore more of Emanuel Swedenborg’s ideas about this life and the next through our wide selection of printed books and e-books. As part of our mission to make Swedenborg's writings accessible, our New Century Edition books are available for free download!
Featured Book
Introducing Swedenborg: Correspondences
by Gary Lachman
In this brief introduction, Gary Lachman gives an accessible overview of the many fascinating ways in which Swedenborg’s system of correspondences has impacted upon the past 250 years.
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Swedenborg and the Plurality of Worlds: Astrotheology in the Eighteenth Century, Part 1
The possible existence of extraterrestrial life led in the eighteenth century to a heated debate on the unique status of the human being and of Christianity. Swedish natural philosopher and theologian Emanuel Swedenborg was one of those who discussed the new scientific worldview and its implications for theology.
Spiritual Insight from Newly Discovered Paintings by Hilma af Klint
Swedish artist Hilma af Klint (1862–1944) made abstract works inspired by her occult practices. The results overflow with spiritual insight.
A Connection Between Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Emanuel Swedenborg: Their Message for a New Era
The question has been asked before: how influenced was Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the renowned German Lutheran pastor and theologian who led the resistance against Hitler and was executed for it, by his favorite grandmother’s Swedenborgian commitments? The answer may lie partly in the vision shared by both Swedenborg and Bonhoeffer of a dramatic new era unfolding now in the divine plan.
Spirituality in Practice Blog
Swedenborg’s principles for spiritual living can be applied in practical ways to everything from controversial current events to everyday challenges–so you can grow in love and wisdom.
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Articles written by Swedenborgian academics with an emphasis on how religious pluralism has been used to solve some of the most pressing issues of the past and present.
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Articles from our New Century Edition team on interesting finds that come up during the translation and editing of Swedenborg's voluminous collection of theological works.
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Swedenborg's Theology
Learn the basics of Emanuel Swedenborg's theology, and delve deeper into specific concepts that he discovered and documented during his 30 years of experiences in the spiritual world.
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