Synopses & Reviews
True Christian Religion is the last published work of Swedish visionary Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772). In it, he summarizes his theological ideas and gives his vision for the future of the Christian Church.
The first volume contains a discussion of the nature of God and the creation of the universe; the nature Jesus Christ and of the Trinity; the inner spiritual meaning of the Bible; the spiritual teachings of the Ten Commandments; and the nature of both faith and charity, and how the one relies on the other.
This edition is a reprint of a 1914 translation by John C. Ager.
Synopsis
Published in 1771, Swedenborg's last major work; reinterprets traditional Christian beliefs and practices in the light of his spiritual insights.
Synopsis
True Christian Religion is Swedish visionary Emanuel Swedenborg's (1866-1772) last published work and a summation of his theological thought. In this first volume, he focuses on the nature of God, Sacred Scripture, the Ten Commandments, faith, and charity. This edition is a reprint of a 1914 translation by John C. Ager.
About the Author
Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772) was a Swedish scientist, nobleman, and theologian who spent his life investigating the mysteries of the soul. Born in Stockholm to a staunchly Lutheran family, he graduated from the University of Uppsala and then traveled to England, Holland, France, and Germany to study the leading scientists of the time. He gained favor with Sweden’s King Charles XII, who gave him the position of overseer of the Swedish mining industry. Later, he was given a seat on the Swedish House of Nobles by Charles XII’s successor, Queen Ulrika Eleonora. Between 1743 and 1745 he began to have visions of heaven, hell, and Jesus Christ which resulted in a stream of books about the nature of God, the afterlife, and the inner meaning of the Bible. He devoted the last decades of his life to studying Scripture and presenting his own unique theology to the world.