A Scientist Explores Spirit: A Biography Of Emanuel Swedenborg With Key Concepts Of His Theology

by George F. Dole, Robert Kirven

This book introduces the life and spiritual thought of Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772). A Swedish scientist and statesman, he underwent an extraordinary religious experience at age 55 and spent his last twenty-seven years producing thirty volumes that detailed his visionary experiences. Richly illustrated, the book includes a chronology of Swedenborg's life, a bibliography of his works, and an outline of his key theological concepts.

115 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 1, 1997

About the author

Rev. Dr. Dole is an Emeritus Professor with Adjunct status at the Center for Swedenborgian Studies at GTA. He was born and currently resides in Maine. He holds a B.A. from Yale, an M.A. from Oxford, and a Ph.D. from Harvard University.