Heaven and Hell - The Portable New Century Edition

In his most popular and influential work, Swedenborg describes his journeys through the afterlife--the soul's experience of dying and then being resurrected in heaven, how each of us finds a community there in which to live, and how we can ultimately become angels. Heaven and Hell is a powerful affirmation that we are all born for heaven, regardless of background or religion, and that the choices we make in this world shape our destiny in the next.

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.

Product details

• Authors: Emanual Swedenborg, Emanuel Swedenborg
• Assisted by: George F Dole (Translation), GEORGE F. DOLE (Translation)
• Publisher: Swedenborg Foundation
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.01.2010
• EAN: 9780877854067
• ISBN: 978-0-87785-406-7
• No. of pages: 416
• Dimensions: 139 mm x 214 mm x 33 mm
• Weight: 544 g
• Series: New Century Edition
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works