Arcana Coelestia or Heavenly Mysteries Contained in the Sacred Scriptures or Word of the Lord Part One (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417930401)

Arcana Coelestia or Heavenly Mysteries Contained in the Sacred Scriptures or Word of the Lord V1 is a book written by Emanuel Swedenborg. It is a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the spiritual meaning behind the stories and teachings found in the Bible. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume covering the book of Genesis. Swedenborg's approach to biblical interpretation is unique, as he believed that the stories and teachings in the Bible had a deeper, spiritual meaning that could only be understood through divine revelation. He claimed to have received this revelation through a series of mystical experiences, which he describes in the book. The book is highly philosophical and theological in nature, and explores topics such as the nature of God, the afterlife, and the relationship between the physical and spiritual worlds. It also discusses the concept of correspondences, which is the idea that physical objects and events have spiritual counterparts that can be discerned through careful study of the Bible. Overall, Arcana Coelestia is a challenging but rewarding read for those interested in exploring the deeper spiritual dimensions of the Bible. It is a foundational work in Swedenborg's body of writing, and has had a significant impact on religious and philosophical thought throughout history.1837. Part One of Twelve. Swedenborg, a noted Swedish scientist, philosopher and theologian, best known for his later writings, in which he presents ideas both Christian and ecumenical, for a new spiritual era or new church to be known as the New Jerusalem. The Arcana Coelestia is Swedenborg's crowning achievement. In Arcana Coelestia Swedenborg first introduces the concept of correspondences, a living, spiritual meaning within Scripture. He then proceeds to offer a verse by verse spiritual interpretation of the books of Genesis and Exodus. Along the way, he explains the spiritual meaning of many parallel passages throughout the rest of the Bible. Recommended reading for any serious student of the Bible. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Emanuel Swedenborg
ISBN-10: 1417930403
ISBN-13: 9781417930401
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/02/2004
Pages: 536
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.71lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19d