Swedenborg And Channing: Showing The Many And Remarkable Agreements In The Beliefs And Teachings Of These Writers (1878)

Swedenborg and Channing: Showing the Many and Remarkable Agreements in the Beliefs and Teachings of These Writers is a book written by Benjamin Fiske Barrett in 1878. The book explores the similarities between the beliefs and teachings of two influential writers, Emanuel Swedenborg and William Ellery Channing. Swedenborg was a Swedish philosopher, theologian, and scientist who lived in the 18th century. He is known for his spiritual writings and his belief in the afterlife. Channing was an American Unitarian minister and theologian who lived in the 19th century. He is known for his role in the Unitarian movement and his advocacy for social reform.In this book, Barrett examines the writings of both Swedenborg and Channing and highlights the many areas in which their beliefs and teachings overlap. He argues that both writers had a deep understanding of the spiritual world and the importance of leading a moral and ethical life. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Swedenborg and Channing's beliefs. Topics covered include the nature of God, the afterlife, the role of religion in society, and the importance of personal growth and development.Overall, Swedenborg and Channing: Showing the Many and Remarkable Agreements in the Beliefs and Teachings of These Writers is a fascinating exploration of the similarities between two influential thinkers. It offers a unique perspective on the spiritual and philosophical ideas that have shaped Western thought for centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.