Swedenborg, Heaven and Hell, 1stUS Edition 1812
"A Treatise Concerning Heaven and Hell, and of the Wonderful Things Therein, as Heard and Seen by the Honourable and Learned Emanuel Swedenborg, of the Senatorial Order of Nobles in the Kingdom of Sweden", Translated from the Original Latin. Stated First American Edition, Printed and Sold by Anthony Miltenberger, Baltimore, Franklin Printing Office, 1812.
[Note: the first Latin edition was published in 1758; first English edition appeared in London in 1778; we are offering the first American edition of 1812].
"Heaven and Hell" is Swedenborg's most popular book and his fullest report of his experiences in the other world. In it he describes heaven, hell, and the world of spirits that lies between them, and he recounts in detail the process of passing from life to afterlife, as well as the subsequent experiences of the soul. He counters certain traditional views by maintaining that angels (and devils) are not a separately created genderless race but people (both male and female) who once lived in the physical world. These spirits end up either in heaven or in hell depending upon the lives they have led and the choices they have made on earth.Infants and children of any and all religious backgrounds - atheistic, agnostic, non-Christian, or Christian - enter heaven and grow up to young adult age after death, while adults maintain or regain a state of healthful youth. Swedenborg colors his account with abundant details concerning the nature of the spiritual world - having to do not only with angels and their powers, their language, their homes and clothing, but also with the circumstances of devils and evil spirits.
In many respects, "Heaven and Hell" is "the place to start" for those who wish to become acquainted with Swedenborg's rich account of the afterlife. Over the years this volume has been much sought also by readers who have an interest in near-death experiences or who seek consolation for the loss of a loved one.
"Swedish theologian Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772) was a celebrated natural philosopher and scientist who experienced mystical encounters with Jesus Christ and other spiritual beings, beginning in the 1740s. He devoted the rest of his life to studying the Bible and publishing works explicating the spiritual cosmology revealed to him. These works not only gave rise to the Swedenborgian church, still practicing today, but were widely influential in the romantic, transcendentalist, and spiritualist worldviews of the 19th century. They have continued to resonate with theologians, philosophers, artists, and cultural reformers exploring alternative spiritualties and new social orders." [Jennifer G. Jesse, Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Truman State University.]
"Emanuel Swedenborg 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 a position on the board of overseers of the Swedish mining industry. Later, he was granted 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 that 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." [Swedenborg Foundation]
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Condition Report: Hard boards, original leather binding in original condition showing spine damage and surface wear [see pictures]; 5.1/4" x 8.1/2"; front endpaper is missing, names and dates in pen and pencil inside the front-board and title page; 472 pages + contents page and publisher’s printed books list on the back; several pen and pencil inscriptions on the back endpaper and inside backboard; some insect damage to the publisher’s adds page and back endpaper [see picture]; high quality original laid paper, some soiling, good condition.
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"A Treatise Concerning Heaven and Hell, and of the Wonderful Things Therein, as Heard and Seen by the Honourable and Learned Emanuel Swedenborg, of the Senatorial Order of Nobles in the Kingdom of Sweden", Translated from the Original Latin. Stated First American Edition, Printed and Sold by Anthony Miltenberger, Baltimore, Franklin Printing Office, 1812.
[Note: the first Latin edition was published in 1758; first English edition appeared in London in 1778; we are offering the first American edition of 1812].
"Heaven and Hell" is Swedenborg's most popular book and his fullest report of his experiences in the other world. In it he describes heaven, hell, and the world of spirits that lies between them, and he recounts in detail the process of passing from life to afterlife, as well as the subsequent experiences of the soul. He counters certain traditional views by maintaining that angels (and devils) are not a separately created genderless race but people (both male and female) who once lived in the physical world. These spirits end up either in heaven or in hell depending upon the lives they have led and the choices they have made on earth.Infants and children of any and all religious backgrounds - atheistic, agnostic, non-Christian, or Christian - enter heaven and grow up to young adult age after death, while adults maintain or regain a state of healthful youth. Swedenborg colors his account with abundant details concerning the nature of the spiritual world - having to do not only with angels and their powers, their language, their homes and clothing, but also with the circumstances of devils and evil spirits.
In many respects, "Heaven and Hell" is "the place to start" for those who wish to become acquainted with Swedenborg's rich account of the afterlife. Over the years this volume has been much sought also by readers who have an interest in near-death experiences or who seek consolation for the loss of a loved one.
"Swedish theologian Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772) was a celebrated natural philosopher and scientist who experienced mystical encounters with Jesus Christ and other spiritual beings, beginning in the 1740s. He devoted the rest of his life to studying the Bible and publishing works explicating the spiritual cosmology revealed to him. These works not only gave rise to the Swedenborgian church, still practicing today, but were widely influential in the romantic, transcendentalist, and spiritualist worldviews of the 19th century. They have continued to resonate with theologians, philosophers, artists, and cultural reformers exploring alternative spiritualties and new social orders." [Jennifer G. Jesse, Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Truman State University.]
"Emanuel Swedenborg 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 a position on the board of overseers of the Swedish mining industry. Later, he was granted 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 that 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." [Swedenborg Foundation]
US: Priority (c 2-4 days) - $34.50 -- registered
Condition Report: Hard boards, original leather binding in original condition showing spine damage and surface wear [see pictures]; 5.1/4" x 8.1/2"; front endpaper is missing, names and dates in pen and pencil inside the front-board and title page; 472 pages + contents page and publisher’s printed books list on the back; several pen and pencil inscriptions on the back endpaper and inside backboard; some insect damage to the publisher’s adds page and back endpaper [see picture]; high quality original laid paper, some soiling, good condition.
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