Arcana Coelestia or Heavenly Mysteries Contained in the Sacred Scriptures or Word of the Lord V11 - Emanuel Swedenborg - Bog

Arcana Coelestia, also known as Heavenly Mysteries Contained in the Sacred Scriptures or Word of the Lord, is a book written by Emanuel Swedenborg. This particular edition is the eleventh volume in the series. The book is a detailed exploration of the spiritual meaning and symbolism found in the Bible. Swedenborg argues that the Bible is not just a historical or literal text, but also contains a deeper, hidden meaning that can only be understood through spiritual insight. Throughout the book, Swedenborg provides extensive commentary on various passages from the Bible, drawing on his own spiritual experiences and insights to offer a new perspective on their meaning. He also explores topics such as the nature of God, the afterlife, and the role of humanity in the divine plan. Overall, Arcana Coelestia is a complex and challenging work that requires careful study and reflection. It is considered a foundational text in Swedenborgian theology and has had a significant impact on the development of New Age and spiritualist movements.1820. Part Eleven 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.