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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