Emanuel Swedenborg - Hemel en Hel -
Emanuel Swedenborg - Over den hemel en zijne wonderen en over de hel naar hetgeen gehoord en gezien is. (originally written in Latin and published in Londen in ) Swedenborg Society - Enkhuizen, F. J. W. Posthuma, [] - XXXIX, 463 pp. (With original pagination: 603 pp.) - Hardcover, green linen with black and gold imprint, 14 x 22 cm.In fine condition.Hardly any wear on the binding. Top and bottom slightly retouched to avoid fraying. Text block is intact, browned, reasonably good quality paper, Without foxing or smudges. Binding is firm, block is firm in the binding. One tape repair removed and replaced with a tip-in. Name on the title page. Flyleaves are somewhat fragile.Emanuel Swedenborg (), a scientist born in Stockholm, was also a statesman, philosopher, a famous and controversial theologian and mystic. In contrast with the then prevailing time spirit, the Enlightenment and Reformation, Swedenborg described an almost theosophical world vision. His vision also collided with a few Roman catholic doctrines. His book āHeaven and Hellā is his most renowned work, and was published in in London. The book was translated from Latin to many other languages, and was reprinted many times. Read More