Kurzbeschreibung
Dr Leon James presents the perspective on reality given in the Writings of Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772). Swedenborg was a fully rational thinker with a passion and commitment for explanations of phenomena that span the entire chain of their existence from ultimates to firsts. And since it is irrational to think that firsts can be from nothing or from chaos, rationality requires that the first of all phenomena be a rational Human God.
This book is intended for all those, regardless of religious or intellectual background, who want to form a new mind in themselves that is based exclusively on the Writings. The book's purpose is to assist them in undergoing reformation and regeneration in preparation for a conjugial life in heaven.
Enlightenment in the New Church mind refers to perception of interior meaning in the Letter of the Writings. In order for regeneration to begin the natural-rational correspondences of the Letter in our mind, must be applied to life, that is, to our daily willing and thinking. The moment we begin this activity, which is to be a daily activity for many years, the Lord enlightens us.
Dr James is Professor of Psychology at the University of Hawaii, and has web site www.theisticpsychology.org
This book is intended for all those, regardless of religious or intellectual background, who want to form a new mind in themselves that is based exclusively on the Writings. The book's purpose is to assist them in undergoing reformation and regeneration in preparation for a conjugial life in heaven.
Enlightenment in the New Church mind refers to perception of interior meaning in the Letter of the Writings. In order for regeneration to begin the natural-rational correspondences of the Letter in our mind, must be applied to life, that is, to our daily willing and thinking. The moment we begin this activity, which is to be a daily activity for many years, the Lord enlightens us.
Dr James is Professor of Psychology at the University of Hawaii, and has web site www.theisticpsychology.org
