{"product_id":"the-hidden-levels-of-the-douglas-taylor-9780877853404","title":"The Hidden Levels of the Mind: Swedenborg's Theory of Consciousness","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt the core of Swedenborg's thought is the understanding that our purpose in this life is to progress spiritually--to learn, to grow, to do good works, and, ultimately, to allow as much of God's love as possible to enter into us and manifest through us. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScattered throughout his works are descriptions of our mind and how it relates to both the physical and spiritual worlds. In this book, Taylor pulls these loose threads together and weaves them into a simple, coherent whole, presenting Swedenborg's teachings as a system that anyone can follow. Taylor describes the external or natural mind as primarily concerned with material things, and the inner mind, in its essence, as love. As we elevate our thoughts toward higher and higher types of love and wisdom, we draw closer to God and begin the process of regeneration, or rebirth as spiritual beings. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This is the first time in many decades that a book has been published on Swedenborg's philosophy of the mind. Taylor's straightforward commentary gives readers a rare insight into this crucial aspect of Swedenborg's theology. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Douglas Taylor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0877853401\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780877853404\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Swedenborg Foundation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/28\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.40w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/14\/2011 pg. 51\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/06\/2011","brand":"Douglas Taylor","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44057650495743,"sku":"9780877853404","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_81b16e69-5671-450d-8a3f-be43e80b1956.jpg?v=1685048164","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-hidden-levels-of-the-douglas-taylor-9780877853404","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}