Remarks on Several Common Errors Concerning the Writings of Emanuel Swedenborg (Classic Reprint): Contained Principally in Two Pamphlets, Which Are Used for Opposing the New Jerusalem - Couverture souple

Worcester, Samuel

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1333394055 ISBN 13 : 9781333394059

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Uncover a pointed critique of a controversial pamphlet war surrounding Emanuel Swedenborg’s writings. This book analyzes how the spread of these ideas was handled, argues for transparency, and explains why the New Church seeks to counter misleading claims with careful, reasoned response.

Through careful discussion, it frames the debate over how spiritual truth is presented, how people react to controversial doctrines, and how authors justify public discourse in matters of faith. The author explains his own stance, offers historical context, and calls for accountability in religious publishing.

• Why some opponents used secrecy and how critics respond with open dialogue


• How spiritual truth is described as being accommodated to different minds


• Examples of argument style, evidence, and the call for responsible publishing


• The role of public discussion in shaping understanding of the New Jerusalem doctrines

Ideal for readers interested in religious history, 19th‑century theological debates, and how communities defend their beliefs in the face of criticism.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

When he has perused these, he is furnished with other and larger portions of the same general nature, but disclosing somewhat more fully the nature of the system. It is not, however, until he is well initiated; until his mind, by frequently contemplating the less gross and ridiculous parts of the system, is prepared to look with composure at the rest; that its more absurd and disgusting features are exhibited. 2. This mode of endeavoring to disseminate the principles of Swedenborg, should we even admit them to be true, is unjustifiable ;and proves that those who are concerned in it have derived little benefit from his writings. If anything is pre-eminently necessary to the character of virtue, it is rectilinear integrity. To do evil that good may come, is a principle of action wholly abhorrent to the spirit of Christianity. St. Paul pronounces the condemnation of those persons to be just, who even reported that he and his brethren were governed by it. The author then states that, it is to counteract the mischievous effects of these unlawful measures, that the following pamphlet is published. The reader will here inquire who brings these accusations against the members of the New Church ;and whether the author, in thus opposing the New Church, has set an example of that rectilinear integrity which he so justly approves. It will be obvious to every one, that those w7ho bring accusations, and especially those of a personal character, against any class of men, should give their own names, and make themselves in all respects responsible for the truth of their statements. In the pamphlet before us, the name of the compiler, the publisher, the printer, and the place of publication, are all omitted. It is said to be the First American Edition ;and from the placing of this at the bottom of the title-page, the only fair inference is, that the whole pamphlet was first
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1333394055
• ISBN 13: 9781333394059
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 81
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