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Free New Century Edition (NCE) E-Books
Free PDF editions from the New Century Edition translation series.
- Divine Love and WisdomThe most purely philosophical of the later theological works, discussing the nature of God, creation, and the relationship between the physical and spiritual worlds.PDF
- Divine ProvidenceAddresses the “Problem of Evil,” the action of divine providence, freedom of the will, and inward change.PDF
- Life / FaithLife explains repentance and spiritual transformation; Faith argues that faith cannot be true unless it is joined with charity and becomes faith in action.PDF
- New JerusalemOutlines Swedenborg’s theology in brief chapters on love, faith, regeneration, the inner and outer self, and the nature of the Bible.PDF
- Other PlanetsDescribes life on other planets in our solar system and elsewhere in the universe, written to demonstrate that Jesus is God of the universe as a whole.PDF
- Sacred Scripture / White HorseSacred Scripture presents Swedenborg’s view of the Bible and its inner and outer meanings; White Horse introduces correspondences and the Bible’s inner meaning.PDF
- Secrets of Heaven Volume 1Explores Genesis 1–8: creation, the fall of Adam and Eve, and Noah’s flood as images of human spiritual transformation, with accounts of the transition to the afterlife.PDF
- Secrets of Heaven Volume 2Explores Genesis 9–15, from Noah and Babel to Abram’s call to Canaan, with the inner meaning shifting toward the spiritual aspects of Jesus’ life.PDF
- Secrets of Heaven Volume 3Explores Genesis 16–21 as the early stages of Jesus’ inward development, with discussions of visions and dreams, marriages in the spiritual world, and the Last Judgment.PDF
- Secrets of Heaven Volume 4Explores Genesis 22–26 as processes by which Jesus united his human and divine natures, with discussion of correspondence and representation.PDF
- Secrets of Heaven Volume 5Continues with Genesis 27–30 and Jacob’s story as a stage in Jesus’ transformation, while developing the idea of heaven as the “universal human.”PDF
- Secrets of Heaven Volume 6Interprets Genesis 31–35 as separations, struggles, and unifications on Jesus’ path to divinity, with further discussion of the Last Judgment and the “universal human.”PDF
- Secrets of Heaven Volume 7Begins Joseph’s story in Genesis 36–40, interpreting his trials as representing the Lord’s divine humanity; also discusses Matthew’s parables and bodily correspondences.PDF
- Secrets of Heaven Volume 8Continues Joseph’s story in Genesis 41–44, connecting his rise in Egypt with Jesus’ process of glorification and examining spiritual influence on human beings.PDF
- Secrets of Heaven Volume 9Completes Genesis 45–50 and shifts toward the individual path to spirituality, with further discussion of how the spiritual world influences the human will, intellect, and soul.PDF
- Secrets of Heaven Volume 10Begins Exodus 1–8, interpreting Israel’s enslavement and Moses’ negotiations with Pharaoh as spiritual trials; also begins discussions of neighborly love and spirits from other planets.PDF
- Secrets of Heaven Volume 11Explores Exodus 9–15, including the plagues and exodus as images of rejection, punishment, and deliverance, alongside discussions of neighborly love and spirits from other planets.PDF
- Secrets of Heaven Volume 12Explores Exodus 16–21, including manna, water, and the Ten Commandments as images of divine support and truth during spiritual battles.PDF
- Secrets of Heaven Volume 13Explores Exodus 22–24 and the spiritual meaning of its laws, with discussion of conscience, charity and faith, and spirits from other worlds.PDF
- Survey / Soul-Body InteractionSurvey challenges major Protestant and Roman Catholic doctrines as a precursor to True Christianity; Soul-Body Interaction addresses the relationship between the soul and body.PDF
- The LordProvides biblical support for Swedenborg’s views on the Trinity and unity within God, Jesus’ role, and the meaning of his death on the cross.PDF
- True Christianity Vol. 1Addresses the nature of God and Jesus, including what Jesus’ purpose was, how he fulfilled it, and why his life and death remain relevant.PDF
- True Christianity Vol. 2Covers freedom of choice, repentance, spiritual transformation, baptism and the Holy Supper, and the Second Coming of the Lord.PDF
- The Shorter Works of 1758Includes New Jerusalem, Last Judgment, White Horse, and Other Planets.PDF
- Last Judgment / SupplementsLast Judgment addresses the nature of the Last Judgment; Supplements contains later additions to Last Judgment and Heaven and Hell.PDF
- The Shorter Works of 1763Includes The Lord, Sacred Scripture, Life, Faith, and Supplements.PDF
Free Redesigned Standard Edition (RSE) E-Books
Free PDF editions from the Redesigned Standard Edition translation series.
- Apocalypse Explained Vol. 1PDF
- Apocalypse Explained Vol. 2PDF
- Apocalypse Explained Vol. 3PDF
- Apocalypse Explained Vol. 4PDF
- Apocalypse Explained Vol. 5PDF
- Apocalypse Explained Vol. 6: Redesigned Standard EditionPDF
- Apocalypse Revealed Vol. 1: Redesigned Standard EditionPDF
- Apocalypse Revealed Vol. 2: Redesigned Standard EditionPDF
- Arcana Coelestia Vol. 1PDF
- Arcana Coelestia Vol. 2: Redesigned Standard EditionPDF
- Arcana Coelestia Vol. 3: Redesigned Standard EditionPDF
- Arcana Coelestia Vol. 4: Redesigned Standard EditionPDF
- Arcana Coelestia Vol. 5: Redesigned Standard EditionPDF
- Arcana Coelestia Vol. 6: Redesigned Standard EditionPDF
- Arcana Coelestia Vol. 7: Redesigned Standard EditionPDF
- Arcana Coelestia Vol. 8: Redesigned Standard EditionPDF
- Arcana Coelestia Vol. 9: Redesigned Standard EditionPDF
- Arcana Coelestia Vol. 10: Redesigned Standard EditionPDF
- Arcana Coelestia Vol. 11: Redesigned Standard EditionPDF
- Arcana Coelestia Vol. 12PDF
- Conjugial Love: Redesigned Standard EditionPDF
- Divine Love and WisdomPDF
- Divine ProvidencePDF
- Four DoctrinesPDF
- Heaven and Hell: Redesigned Standard EditionPDF
- Miscellaneous Theological WorksPDF
- Posthumous Theological Works Vol. 1PDF
- Posthumous Theological Works Vol. 2PDF
- True Christian Religion Vol. 1PDF
- True Christian Religion Vol. 2PDF
Free Scholarly & Special Interest E-Books
Free books and studies for readers interested in Swedenborg, his thought, history, and related scholarship.
- Eternal WellnessPDF
- PassagesPDF
- Imagine That!PDF
- The Design of ExistencePDF
- An Introduction to Swedenborg’s Theological LatinPDF
- A Compendium of the Theological Writings of Emanuel SwedenborgPDF
- Stay by Me, RosesPDF
- Emanuel Swedenborg: Scientist and MysticPDF
- Bible Study Notes: Complete SetZIP
- Bible Study Notes Vol. 6PDF
- Bible Study Notes Vol. 5PDF
- Bible Study Notes Vol. 4PDF
- Bible Study Notes Vol. 3PDF
- Bible Study Notes Vol. 2PDF
- Bible Study Notes Vol. 1PDF
- The Fashioning of AngelsPDF
- Sampson ReedPDF
- Swedenborg and KantPDF
- With Absolute RespectPDF
- Visionary ScientistPDF
- Emanuel SwedenborgPDF
- Swedenborg and New Paradigm SciencePDF
- Swedenborg Explorer’s GuidebookPDF
- Epic of the AfterlifePDF
- A Drama of CreationPDF
- A Book About UsPDF
- Person to PersonPDF
- Testimony to the InvisiblePDF
Free Excerpts from Swedenborg’s Writings
- Entry into Eternal LifeThe experience of dying in this world and being reawakened in the next.READ
- We Are Still Human After DeathHumanity is preserved in the afterlife.READ
- Children in HeavenWhat happens to children when they cross over?READ
- Evils are Permitted for a Purpose: SalvationWhy would an all-powerful God allow evil and suffering?READ
- Secrets of Heaven Chapter 1A verse-by-verse exploration of creation and its relationship to spiritual growth.PDF
- Love My Neighbor? Do I Have To?An excerpt exploring the concept of good works.PDF
- All of Heaven is in a Human FormThe structure and community of heaven.READ
- Communities in HeavenA shorter look at how communities are formed in heaven.READ
- No One Enters Heaven on the Basis of Mercy AloneDivine mercy and how we choose our own heaven or hell.READ
- Our Nature after Death Depends on the Kind of Life We Led in the WorldOur dominant love stays with us through eternity.READ
- Amazing Sights in HeavenDescriptions of the beautiful atmospheres in heaven.READ
- How Heaven is Connected to UsHeaven and earth are connected through spiritual correspondences.READ
- The Lord’s Nature is LoveThe nature of the Lord and the angels in heaven is love.READ
- The Wisdom of Heaven’s AngelsCommunication in heaven.READ
- The Power of Heaven’s AngelsThe power of angels over evil spirits.READ
- The Inner Self and the Outer SelfHow our spiritual inner self influences our earthly outer self.READ
- True Repentance Is Examining Not Only Our Actions But Our IntentionsSpiritual growth comes from understanding what motivates us.READ
- The Inner Meaning of the Last Judgment Symbolism in Matthew 24 and 25A substantial excerpt on the inner meaning of Jesus’s words about the Last Judgment.PDF
Free Additional Downloads
- UsefulnessA booklet by psychologist Wilson Van Dusen on Swedenborg’s concept of use or useful activity from a practical perspective.PDF
- Chance, Good Fortune, Divine ProvidenceDonald L. Rose compiled this booklet about luck and God’s work in our life.PDF
- What Happens to Children in HeavenA booklet featuring an excerpt from Heaven and Hell about how children who have crossed over live and grow in heaven.PDF
- Guide to the Theological Works of Emanuel SwedenborgA list of Swedenborg’s published theological writings with descriptions of each volume.PDF
- Eyewitnesses to HeavenA study guide highlighting key themes, discussion questions, and parallels between Eben Alexander’s experiences and Swedenborg’s.PDF
- Guide to Bible MeditationA five-step process for meditating on Scripture, with selections on anxiety, trust, fear, love, and rest.PDF
