Love in Marriage

David F. Gladish, Emanuel Swedenborg

New York

:

Swedenborg Foundation

,

1992

.
First Edition.

23cm x 15cm. xv, 514 pages. Illustrated wrappers.

A Translation by David F Gladish of Emanuel Swedenborg’s The Sensible Joy in Married Life and The Foolish Pleasures of Illicit Love. 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.

Discoloured spine creased. Wrappers creased, verso tanned. Foxing to top edge, soiling to fore-edge. Previous owner’s lengthy inscription, very minor pencil underlining. Good Condition.