Arcana Coelestia: The Heavenly Arcana (12 Volumes + Index, 13 Volumes)

Emanuel Swedenborg

London

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Swedenborg Society

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1976-2004

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Standard Edition. Later Printing.

22cm x 14cm. 13 volumes. Green cloth, gilt lettering.

Contained in the Holy Scripture or Word of the Lord Unfolded in an exposition of Genesis and Exodus together with Wonderful Things Seen in the World of Spirits and in the Heavens of Angels. Translated from the Latin of Emanuel Swedenborg revised and edited by John Faulkner Potts. Various later printings (1976-1984) of the Standard Edition. The index compiled but not published by Swedenborg transcribed and edited by John Elliot measuring slightly larger than the set published by The Swedenborg Society, 2004. Emanuel Swedenborg (1688 – 1772) was a Swedish mystic, theologian, philosopher, and scientist. After a successful career as a scientist and inventor, at the age of 53 he had a revelation that Jesus had chosen him to write ‘The Heavenly Doctrine’ to reform Christianity. He published 18 theological works before his death which he predicted. His writings have been very influential around the world, with The New Church or Swedenborgism being founded in 1787. It is still present around Australia.

Very minor general wear. Volume 1 with a previous owner’s inscription. Tanning to volume 2 and 3. The 12 main volumes with a small sticker removal rub to tail fore-edge corner of front free endpaper. Near Fine Condition.