Emanuel Swedenborg’s spiritual vision has quietly shaped the imaginations and convictions of remarkable individuals. Helen Keller is one such figure, whose life and work were deeply informed by Swedenborg’s writings and ideas. Keller repeatedly acknowledged Swedenborg as a formative influence on her spiritual understanding and moral outlook.
You can read more about her in this article by Jane Williams-Hogan, “Helen Keller’s Spiritual Insight.“
Directed and produced by Penny Price
Narrated by James Naughton
In 2006, the Swedenborg Foundation released this hour-long documentary about Helen Keller, highlighting Swedenborg’s influence on her life and work. It is now available for free to the public on YouTube.
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Off the Left Eye Episode
“The Side of Helen Keller Nobody Knows”
Curtis talks with Rev. Sage Cole about how Swedenborg affected Keller’s life and legacy.
