Arcana Coelestia or Heavenly Mysteries Contained in the Sacred Scriptures or Word of the Lord V8

Arcana Coelestia or Heavenly Mysteries Contained in the Sacred Scriptures or Word of the Lord V8 is a book authored by Emanuel Swedenborg. It is the eighth volume in a series that delves into the hidden spiritual meanings within the Bible. In this volume, Swedenborg explores the spiritual significance of various biblical stories and passages, including the story of Joseph, the Ten Commandments, and the prophecies of Isaiah. He also discusses the nature of God, the afterlife, and the relationship between the physical and spiritual worlds. The book is written in a highly analytical and philosophical style, and is intended for readers with a deep interest in spirituality and theology. It is considered a foundational work in the field of Swedenborgianism, a religious movement that emerged in the 18th century and is based on the teachings of Emanuel Swedenborg.1812. Part Eight 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.