This work, originally published in 1766, unfolds the spiritual meaning of the Book of Revelation. It shows that by the "Seven Churches in Asia," to whom this prophecy is addressed, are meant the different classes of Christians of the present day; that the Last Judgment is not an event that is to occur at some future time in the natural world, but one that has already taken place in the world of spirits, and that " the New Jerusalem coming down like a bride out of heaven," symbolizes a new ...

This writing was left unpublished at Swedenborg's death, although it had apparently been carefully prepared for publication. Except towards the end it is almost exclusively an exposition of the spiritual sense of Scripture. Not only is every phrase in the Apocalypse (as far as covered) separately explained, but thousands of passages, gathered from all parts of the Word, are quoted and expounded. These expositions close with the tenth verse of the nineteenth chapter. Towards the end extende...

This book is very much the essential and basic book about Swedenborg's ideas, theology and writings. It gives the reader deep insights on his visions, teachings and criticism.

A profound exploration of spiritual truths, Last Judgment Posthumous delves into the nature of the afterlife, divine justice, and the ultimate destiny of humanity. Emanuel Swedenborg draws on his extensive theological insights and spiritual experiences to examine the eschatological themes of judgment, resurrection, and renewal. Placing these concepts within the framework of a heavenly order, Swedenborg offers a unique perspective on the interplay between the physical and spiritual realms.

Delving into the symbolic and mystical dimensions of biblical interpretation, White Horse by Emanuel Swedenborg explores the profound spiritual meanings behind the imagery of the white horse in the Book of Revelation.Swedenborg, a renowned 18th-century theologian and mystic, presents a detailed examination of how this symbol represents the deeper truths of divine wisdom and the Word of God. He situates his analysis within the broader context of Christian eschatology, offering insig...

Emanuel Swedenborg became best known for his book on the afterlife, Heaven and Hell.At 53, he entered into a spiritual phase in which he began to experience dreams and visions. His experiences culminated in a "spiritual awakening" in which he received a revelation that Jesus Christ had appointed him to write The Heavenly Doctrine to reform Christianity.The New Church, a new religious movement originally founded in 1787 and comprising several historically-related Christian den...

Over the last several decades, academic discourse on racial inequality has focused primarily on political and social issues with significantly less attention on the complex interplay between race and economics. African Americans in the U.S. Economy represents a contribution to recent scholarship that seeks to lessen this imbalance.This book builds upon, and significantly extends, the principles, terminology, and methods of standard economics and black political economy. In...

This set comprises of 40 volumes covering nineteenth and twnetieth century European and American authors. These volumes will be available as a complete set, mini boxed sets (by theme) or as individual volumes.This second set compliments the first 68 volume set of Critical Heritage published by Routledge in October 1995.

John Whitehead's debut book of poetry, complete with illustrations, Paradise Motel is a poetic yet surreal look at the world. It raises a fundamental question about the nature of reality: is it all that it seems?

The monetary valuation of environmental goods and services has evolved from a fringe field of study in the late 1970s and early 1980s to a primary focus of environmental economists over the past decade. Despite its rapid growth, practitioners of valuation techniques often find themselves defending their practices to both users of the results of applied studies and, perhaps more troubling, to other practitioners.One of the more heated threads of this internal debate over valuation t...

"The Change Manifesto is a street-by-street, town-by-town guide to making an America that works. Our nation has the potential to be an example of freedom and justice to the world and each of us has the ability to have tremendous impact. In this stirring call to arms, John Whitehead tells the stories of the local heroes who stood up to a cynical government, and who are creating thriving communities of change.We are on the cusp of a new era of progress, but we can't sit back and hope...

"The Sacred Writings Of ..." provides you with the essential works among the Christian writings. The volumes cover the beginning of Christianity until medieval times. "Concerning the Orthodox Faith", the third book of the "Fountain of Wisdom", is the most important of John Damascene's writings and one of the most notable works of Christian antiquity. Its authority has always been great among the theologians of the East and West. Here, again, the author modestly disavows any claim of origin...