| True Christianity 1 Contributor(s): Swedenborg, Emanual (Author), Rose, Jonathan S. (Translator) |
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ISBN: 087785484X ISBN-13: 9780877854845 Publisher: New Century Edition OUR PRICE: $31.46 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2006 Annotation: A completely new, annotated, scholarly translation of the most recent volume in The New Century Edition of the works of Emanuel Swedenborg. Introduction by R. Guy Erwin. True Christianity presents a satisfying and sensible alternative to mainstream Christianity. The last book published by Emanuel Swedenborg, it serves as both the keystone in the architecture of his theology and the summary of his far-reaching psychological insights. This volume, the first of two, provides unique and satisfying answers to humankind's perennial questions about the nature of God and about Jesus - not only what his purpose was and how he fulfilled it, but why his life and death are still relevant to us now. As Swedenborg's crowning achievement, True Christianity is unique. Its revolutionary exploration of spiritual topics is presented in a luminously clear and ordered style, bolstered with a wealth of Biblical quotations; yet interwoven into its careful structure is an unprecedented abundance of humor, imagery, analogies, and accounts of Swedenborg's experiences in the spiritual world. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Comparative Religion - Religion | Christian Theology - History - Religion | Christian Theology - General |
| Dewey: 230.94 |
| LCCN: 2004018105 |
| Series: New Century Edition |
| Physical Information: 1.81" H x 7.34" W x 10.18" (3.64 lbs) 784 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Chronological Period - 18th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: True Christianity presents a satisfying and sensible alternative to mainstream Christianity. The last book published by Swedish scientist-turned-seer Emanuel Swedenborg, it serves as both the keystone in the architecture of his theology and the summary of his far-reaching psychological insights. This volume, the first of two, provides unique answers to humankind's perennial questions about the nature of God and about Jesus--not only what his purpose was and how he fulfilled it, but why his life and death are still relevant to us now. This volume features an introduction by R. Guy Erwin of California Lutheran University setting the work in its theological and historical context. The New Century Edition of the Works of Emanuel Swedenborg is a modern-language, scholarly translation of Swedenborg's theological works. The series' easy-to-read style retains the dignity, variety, clarity, and gender-inclusive language of Swedenborg's original Latin, bringing his thought to life. Introductions and annotations by eminent, international scholars place Swedenborg's writings in their historical context and illuminate obscure references within the text, enabling readers to understand and trace Swedenborg's influence as never before. |