Emanuel Swedenborg
Overview
was a Swedish scientist
Scientist
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, philosopher, and theologian. He has been termed a Christian mystic by some sources, including the Encyclopædia Britannica
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 online version, and the Encyclopedia of Religion (1987), which starts its article with the description that he was a "Swedish scientist and mystic." Others have not used the term, e.g. He termed himself “Servant of the Lord Jesus Christ” in True Christian Religion, one of his published works.

Swedenborg had a prolific career as an inventor and scientist
Scientist
A scientist in a broad sense is one engaging in a systematic activity to acquire knowledge. In a more restricted sense, a scientist is an individual who uses the scientific method. The person may be an expert in one or more areas of science. This article focuses on the more restricted use of the word...

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Quotations

Man knows that love is, but not what it is.

Divine Love and Wisdom 1

A person who knows all that is good and all that is true---as much as can be known---but does not resist evils, knows nothing.

Apocalypse Explained 1180

All religion relates to life, and the life of religion is to do good.

The Doctrine of the New Jerusalem Concerning Life 1

A life of kindness is the primary meaning of divine worship.

New Jerusalem and Its Heavenly Doctrine 124

All in heaven take joy in sharing their delights and blessings with others.

Heaven and Hell 399

Angels from the Lord lead and protect us every moment and every moment of every moment. 5992

 
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