Dictionary of Correspondence, Representatives and Significatives Derived From the Word of the Lord

The Dictionary of Correspondence, Representatives and Significatives Derived From the Word of the Lord by Emanuel Swedenborg is an extensive reference work that explores the spiritual meanings and symbolism found in the Bible. Swedenborg, a renowned 18th-century theologian, believed that every word and detail in the Bible had a deeper, symbolic meaning that could be revealed through careful study and interpretation.This dictionary is organized alphabetically and covers a wide range of topics, including biblical characters, events, objects, and concepts. Each entry provides a detailed analysis of the spiritual significance of the word or phrase in question, drawing on Swedenborg's extensive knowledge of the Bible and his own spiritual experiences.The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the spiritual teachings of the Bible. It is particularly useful for scholars, theologians, and students of religion who wish to deepen their understanding of the symbolic language used in the Bible and its relevance to contemporary spiritual practice.1924. The object of this work is to provide a convenient manual or handbook for reference in explanation of correspondences. It embraces all the heads given in the Index to the Arcana Coelestia and the Indices of the Apocalypse Explained and Apocalypse Revealed, as well as those embraced in the small Dictionary of Mr. Hindmarsh. These heads do not embrace all of the references and significations contained in those of the Indices, but they are deemed sufficient to enable the reader to gather the general signification or correspondence of words under each head.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.