The Hidden Agenda of the Book that Made Heaven Rejoice

There was a work of Emanuel Swedenborg’s that seemingly got a
greater response in heaven than any other. But this work is
rarely remembered when listing Swedenborg's theological works.
Which work was it and why did it have such an effect?


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All translations of Swedenborg's published theological works used
in this episode are from the New Century Edition.


REFERENCES:


Acton, Alfred, ed. and trans. The Letters and Memorials of
Emanuel Swedenborg. Bryn Athyn, PA: Swedenborg Scientific
Association, 1948. 697-698.

Rose, Jonathan. Preface to True
Christianity, 10, 13. West Chester, Pennsylvania: Swedenborg
Foundation, 2010.

Sigstedt, Cyriel. The Swedenborg Epic: The Life and Works
of Emanuel Swedenborg. New York: Bookman Associates, 1952.

Swedenborg, Emanuel. An Ecclesiastical History of the New
Church. [Written in 1770, not published by the author.] John
E. Elliott, trans. London: Swedenborg Society, 1975.

Tafel, R. L., ed. and trans. Documents Concerning the Life
and Character of Emanuel Swedenborg. Vol. 1. London:
Swedenborg Society, 1890. 38.

Tafel, R. L., ed. and trans. Documents Concerning the Life
and Character of Emanuel Swedenborg. Vol. 3. London:
Swedenborg Society, 1890. 65.

Whitehead, William. Annals of the General Church
1897-1937. 1976. 112. Accessed from
http://theheavenlydoctrines.org/.



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