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Heaven and Hell by Emanuel Swedenborg

Heaven and Hell

Emanuel Swedenborg

Start Publishing LLC · Print & ebook · January 18, 2013

A Philosophy pick for readers exploring Heaven and Hell.

EschatologyAngels & DemonsChristian Afterlifespiritual
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Who it’s for
A contemplative account of the afterlife asks what our loves lead us toward.
Themes
Afterlife, Heaven and hell, Love of God and fellow people
Genres
Eschatology, Angels & Demons, Christian Afterlife

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About this book

In Heaven and Hell, Swedenborg gives the reader a detailed description of the afterlife. He deals with God, heaven, hell, angels, spirits, and devils; and he addresses the issues of who is in heaven and hell. Are there any Jews, Muslims, and people of pre-Christian times such as pagan Romans and Greeks in heaven? He posits that the love of self or of the world drives one towards hell, and love of God and fellow men towards heaven.

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A Moral Afterlife

A contemplative account of the afterlife asks what our loves lead us toward.

Come here for

  • Heaven, hell, angels, spirits, and the moral weight of love
  • Who may belong in heaven, across faiths and eras

Expect

  • A detailed vision of the afterlife
  • Love of self and world set against love of God and others

Where it sits

Angels & Demons81%
Eschatology47%
Christian Afterlife46%

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Publisher categories

  • Spirituality
  • Eschatology
  • Theology
Authors
Emanuel Swedenborg
Publisher
Start Publishing LLC
Published
January 18, 2013
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Afterlife · Heaven and hell · Love of God and fellow people
Reading lane
Spirituality