About
Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772) was a Swedish scientist and theologian. After studies at Uppsala and travels in Europe, he became an assessor at the Royal Board of Mines and published scientific works, including Opera Philosophica et Mineralia (1734) which proposed a nebular theory. From 1743, he underwent a spiritual experience and devoted himself to theological writing, producing works such as Arcana Caelestia and Heaven and Hell. His writings influenced William Blake and the Transcendentalists, and led to the founding of the Church of the New Jerusalem.
* 1688-01-28 — † 1772-03-28
Major works
- Opera Philosophica et Mineralia (1734)scientific work
- Arcana Caelestia (1749-1756)theological work
- Heaven and Hell (1758)theological work
- Divine Love and Wisdom (1763)theological work
- True Christian Religion (1771)theological work
Key milestones
- 1716Appointed assessor at the Royal Board of Mines by King Charles XII.
- 1743-1745Underwent a spiritual experience and devoted himself to theology.
- 1787Founding of the Church of the New Jerusalem (Swedenborgian) in London.
Themes
spiritualityscience and religionafterlifedivine loveprovidence
Sources: britannica.com · id.loc.gov
