Please note that you will be taken to a separate website maintained through The University of Chicago Press in order to securely complete your purchase. If you have issues placing your order or need additional assistance, please contact us.
By Emanuel Swedenborg
Translated by Jonathan S. Rose
True Christianity is a systematic description of Swedenborg’s view on the church in this world and the next. Volume two covers topics such as the transformation of a person’s inner being during spiritual awakening, the rites of baptism and the Holy Supper (Communion), and the Second Coming.
Portable paperback and e-book, 476 pages
Description
In the fourteen chapters of his two-volume True Christianity, Swedenborg presents his theological views against the backdrop of, and in contrast to, key concepts in Protestant Christianity, such as the nature of God and of the Trinity; how and why Jesus redeemed the human race; the nature of the Bible; the multilayered meanings of the Ten Commandments; how faith and good works contribute to salvation; the true nature and purpose of baptism and Holy Supper (Communion); and the Last Judgment, the Second Coming, and the descent of the New Jerusalem. It includes Swedenborg’s most extended and practice-oriented discussion of how to undertake effective repentance from sin. The tone of the work is often blunt and confrontational and, when it resorts to reducing opposing arguments to absurdity, devastatingly biting and witty. It is recommended for those with a particular interest in exploring Swedenborg’s theological views and seeing the biblical support he offers for them. It also includes extensive accounts of Swedenborg’s spiritual experiences.
Volume 2 covers topics such as freedom of choice, repentance, the transformation of a person’s inner being during spiritual awakening, the rites of baptism and the Holy Supper (Communion), and the Second Coming of the Lord.
About the Deluxe Edition
True Christianity: Containing a Comprehensive Theology of the New Church That Was Predicted by the Lord in Daniel 7:13–14 and Revelation 21:1, 2, volume 2, by Emanuel Swedenborg. Originally published by Swedenborg in Amsterdam in 1771. Translated by Jonathan S. Rose. This Deluxe volume includes a translator’s preface; an explanation of conventions used in the series, along with a list of works by Swedenborg referred to in the volume; the newly translated text of Swedenborg’s work; seventy-three pages of endnotes by Reuben P. Bell, Glen M. Cooper, Lisa Hyatt Cooper, George F. Dole, R. Guy Erwin, Kristin King, Jonathan S. Rose, Fitzhugh L. Shaw, Stuart Shotwell, Richard Smoley, and Lee S. Woofenden; a bibliography of works cited in the notes; an index to the preface, introduction, and notes; an index to scriptural passages in True Christianity; a table of parallels between True Christianity and Swedenborg’s other theological works; an index to True Christianity; and a biographical note on Swedenborg.
Reviews
“This freshly translated work is of the most profound significance for anyone interested in understanding Swedenborg’s thought. In my judgment, it is essential for both students and scholars, who will find it both a fascinating read and an invaluable addition to the field. The comprehensive and illuminating preface, introduction, and notes bring new insights to the text and its contents; they are truly distinctive contributions that make this edition of True Christianity a must for any good library.”
—Dr. Antoine Faivre, professor emeritus of History of Esoteric and Mystical Currents in Modern and Contemporary Europe, Sorbonne
“True Christianity is the capstone of Swedenborg’s thought and probably the best summation of his theology. It is invaluable for understanding the deeper meaning of Christianity. This new version, the best ever produced, presents this magisterial work with clarity and grace. The notes and introduction are not only helpful but fascinating.”
—Richard Smoley, author of Inner Christianity: A Guide to the Esoteric Tradition and Forbidden Faith: The Gnostic Legacy
.
Contents of the Deluxe Edition
Translator’s Preface, by Jonathan S. Rose
Works Cited in the Translator’s Preface
Short Titles and Other Conventions Used in This Work
Volume 2
Chapter 8: Free Choice
Chapter 9: Repentance
Chapter 10: Reformation and Regeneration
Chapter 11: The Assignment of Spiritual Credit or Blame
Chapter 12: Baptism
Chapter 13: The Holy Supper
Chapter 14: The Close of the Age; the Coming of the Lord; and the New Heaven and the New Church
[Author’s Additional Material]
[Author’s] Table of Contents
[Author’s] Index of the Accounts of Memorable Occurrences
Notes and Indexes
Notes
Works Cited in the Notes
Index to Prefaces, Introduction, and Notes
Index to Scriptural Passages in True Christianity
Table of Parallel Passages
Index to True Christianity
Biographical Note
Additional information
| Author | Emanuel Swedenborg |
|---|---|
| Translator | Jonathan S. Rose |
| Format | deluxe hardcover, deluxe paperback, portable e-book, portable paperback |
| ISBN | 978-0-87785-409-8, 978-0-87785-501-9, 978-0-87785-502-6, 978-0-87785-604-7 |
| Length | Deluxe: 704 pages; Portable: 476 pages |
| Series | New Century Edition |
You may also like…
Related books
-
True Christianity Vol. 1
-
Secrets of Heaven Vol. 1
-
Heaven and Hell
-
Last Judgment / Supplements
-
Emanuel Swedenborg
