Swedenborg's dream diary / Lars Bergquist ; translated by Anders Hallengren.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bergquist, Lars, 1930-

Contributor:

Hallengren, Anders, 1950-

Series:

Swedenborg studies ; no. 11.

Swedenborg studies ; no. 11

Standardized Title:

Swedenborgs drömbok. English

Language:

English

Swedish

Subjects (All):

Swedenborg, Emanuel, 1688-1772. Drömboken.

Swedenborg, Emanuel.

Swedenborg, Emanuel, 1688-1772--Diaries.

Swedenborg, Emanuel, 1688-1772.

Mystics--Sweden--Diaries.

Mystics.

Dreams--Early works to 1800.

Dreams.

Sweden.

Genre:

Diaries.

Physical Description:

vii, 371 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

West Chester, Pa. : Swedenborg Foundation, [2001]

Summary:

Swedish man of letters Lars Bergquist explains the often enigmatic but always fascinating dream journal kept by Emanuel Swedenborg from 1743 to 1744. A scientist, Swedenborg meticulously recorded his dreams and visions, adding interpretations that foreshadowed modern dream analysis. After an Easter vision in 1745, Swedenborg abandoned his scientific studies and dedicated his life to studying the inner meaning of Sacred Scripture. In his diary, he reveals his daily life and the reflections that are a key to understanding his later spiritual works."The book enables us to follow Swedenborg...from dismal gloom to inner splendor." -- Gunnar Bronerg, Upsala Nya Tidning

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 349-358) and index.

ISBN:

0877851980

OCLC:

45100355