Swedenborg's Garden of Theology

by Rose, Jonathan S.

• ISBN13: 9780877853336
• ISBN10: 0877853339
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-11-01
• Publisher: Swedenborg Foundation

Summary

"Swedenborg's Garden of Theology" provides an ideal introduction for anyone seeking a starting point to delve into the religious philosophy of Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772).

Author Biography

Jonathan S. Rose is the series editor of the New Century Edition, an ongoing project that incorporates the latest scholarship to produce a modern, accessible translation of Emanuel Swedenborg's theological works. Holder of a B.A. and an M.Div. in religion and an M.A. and a Ph.D. in Latin, he has worked for years in the study of Neo-Latin and in Swedenborgian research. He was both chaplain and a tenured professor of religion and sacred languages at Bryn Athyn College before taking on his current position.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. vii
The Gateway: Swedenborg's Claim	p. 3
The Layout of the Garden of Swedenborg's Theological Works	p. 7
The Population of the Garden	p. 19
Problematic Content	p. 39
Unusual Specimens and the Doorway to the Mirror Garden	p. 43
The Style of Swedenborg's Published Theological Works	p. 53
Swedenborg's Invitation	p. 65
Appendix: Theological Works	p. 67
Notes	p. 73
Bibliography	p. 93
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