Secrets of Heaven Volume 1: The Portable New Century Edition Volume 1

By Emanuel Swedenborg

Book Overview

The first major theological work of the Swedish scientist-turned-seer Emanuel Swedenborg, Secrets of Heaven is in one sense a traveler's account. It reveals the unseen realms that await beyond death--the light, the warmth, and harmony of the angelic heavens and the varied darkness of the multitudinous hells. But in addition, the work offers a detailed examination of Genesis and Exodus, providing a model for a new way to understand the entire Bible. Prized for both the simplicity of its explanation and the breadth and depth of its vision, Swedenborg's reading of Scripture discloses layer upon layer of inner meaning, all without undermining the power and import of the literal word.

The New Century Edition of the Works of Emanuel Swedenborg is a modern-language, scholarly translation of Swedenborg's theological works. The series' easy-to-read style retains the dignity, variety, clarity, and gender-inclusive language of Swedenborg's original Latin, bringing his thought to life.

This portable edition of Secrets of Heaven vol. 1 includes the text of the New Century Edition without the introduction, annotations, and other supplementary of the deluxe hardcover and paperback editions.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0877854084
• ISBN13: 9780877854081
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: New Century Edition
• Length: 552 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 5.4" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

A breath of fresh air

This New Century Edition (NCE) of Swedenborg's work is wonderfully refreshing. All the previous translations from the original Latin were hard to read, using sentences that ran on for miles, and jargon that only the indoctrinated few could understand. This brings high-definition to a once gray-scale reading. Now the inquisitive general public can enjoy the benefits of Swedenborg's insight into the things written in the Bible in a way that can be understood. Thank you to all those involved in making this translation!