Amateur, unofficial Swedenborgian theological speculation for the curious...
Roger Keith
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Perfect Introduction to Swedenborg
I have always been wondering how to introduce Swedenborg in a few minutes to someone who knows nothing about his teachings. I finally found the perfect video to do so. I recommend you view it in the full screen format.
I have this one in one of my playlists. I regularly blog on Swedenborg at http://dream-prophecy.blogspot.com/. I would sum up everything under two principles: that God is one in person, who appeared in human form as Jesus Christ, and (2) it is necessary to live a life according to the commandments. And that is it! All of his writings revolve around those 2 principles.
Doug, Thanks for your comment and the pointer to your blog, which I read and liked. Yes, that is indeed the a good summary of Swedenborg's theology. I would add a third basic principle: We are spiritual human beings meant for a spiritual human eternity of happiness, growth and use in the context of marriage and community. Note that I have highlighted human.
I have this one in one of my playlists. I regularly blog on Swedenborg at http://dream-prophecy.blogspot.com/. I would sum up everything under two principles: that God is one in person, who appeared in human form as Jesus Christ, and (2) it is necessary to live a life according to the commandments. And that is it! All of his writings revolve around those 2 principles.
ReplyDeleteDoug, Thanks for your comment and the pointer to your blog, which I read and liked. Yes, that is indeed the a good summary of Swedenborg's theology. I would add a third basic principle: We are spiritual human beings meant for a spiritual human eternity of happiness, growth and use in the context of marriage and community. Note that I have highlighted human.
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