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Swedenborg's Historical Position

Swedenborg's Historical Position

Hite, Lewis Field

Hardcover

PhilosophyReligious BiographiesReligion General

ISBN10: 1026020786
ISBN13: 9781026020784
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 178
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Swedenborg's Historical Position provides an insightful evaluation of the intellectual and spiritual legacy of Emanuel Swedenborg. Written by Lewis Field Hite, this work seeks to define Swedenborg's standing within the history of science, philosophy, and religion. By examining his early career as a leading 18th-century scientist and his subsequent transition into a visionary theologian, the book explores the internal consistency and profound impact of his extensive writings.

Hite discusses how Swedenborg's revolutionary ideas regarding the relationship between the natural and spiritual worlds influenced major figures in literature and philosophy. The text offers a scholarly defense of Swedenborg's relevance, positioning him not merely as a mystic, but as a systematic thinker whose contributions were ahead of his time. This book is an invaluable resource for students of the New Church, historians of the Enlightenment, and anyone seeking to understand the enduring significance of one of history's most enigmatic polymaths. Swedenborg's Historical Position highlights the depth of Swedenborg's thought and his lasting imprint on the modern spiritual landscape.

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