This volume gathers five concise theological works by Emanuel Swedenborg, presenting key ideas from one of the most influential mystical thinkers of the eighteenth century.
Emanuel Swedenborg's writings combine theology, philosophy, and spiritual vision, offering a distinctive interpretation of Christian doctrine grounded in his understanding of the spiritual world and the inner meaning of Scripture. The works collected here represent some of his shorter and more accessible writings, each addressing a central element of his religious philosophy.
Included in this collection are The White Horse, which explores the symbolic meaning of Scripture in the Book of Revelation; A Brief Exposition of the Doctrine of the New Church, a summary of Swedenborg's theological system; De Verbo, a reflection on the nature and sanctity of the Word; God the Savior, examining the divine nature and the role of Christ in redemption; and The Interaction of the Soul and Body, which considers the relationship between the spiritual and physical aspects of human existence.
Together these works offer a compact introduction to Swedenborg's thought, illuminating his interpretation of Christian revelation, spiritual reality, and the connection between the human soul and the divine order.