Emanuel Swedenborg; Charles Edward Strutt — Miscellaneous Observations Connected with the Physical Sciences

Swedenborg Scientific Association Bryn Athyn Facsimile Edition Near Fine Condition 22cm x 14.5cm. xvi, 168 pages, black and white illustrations. Blue cloth, gilt lettering. Translated from the Latin by Charles Edward Strutt. Emanuel Swedenborg (1688 - 1772) was a Swedish mystic, theologian, philosopher, and scientist. After a successful career as a scientist and inventor, at the age of 53 he had a revelation that Jesus had chosen him to write 'The Heavenly Doctrine' to reform Christianity. He published 18 theological works before his death which he predicted. His writings have been very influential around the world, with The New Church or Swedenborgism being founded in 1787. It is still present around Australia. Tail of spine lightly pushed. Very minor foxing to edges and endpapers. Category: Science, Trade & Industry; 20th Century: 1970s; Geology, Gold & Mining. Inventory No: 0024730.