This exhaustive volume presents a comprehensive overview of the religious thought of Emanuel Swedenborg, the remarkable 18th-century philosopher and theologian. Drawing from all of Swedenborg's key works, it offers a concise summary of his ideas on God, the afterlife, and the nature of reality itself. Whether you are a religious scholar, a spiritual seeker, or just curious about this fascinating historical figure, this book is essential reading. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.