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 (1878) is a book written by Benjamin Fiske Barrett. The book explores the similarities in the beliefs and teachings of two influential writers, Emanuel Swedenborg and William Ellery Channing. Swedenborg was a Swedish scientist, philosopher, and theologian who lived in the 18th century and wrote extensively on spiritual matters. Channing was an American Unitarian minister and theologian who lived in the 19th century and was known for his liberal religious views. The book provides a detailed analysis of the writings of Swedenborg and Channing, highlighting the many similarities in their beliefs and teachings. The author argues that both writers shared a deep interest in the spiritual nature of humanity and the importance of personal growth and development. They both believed in the existence of a divine force that guides and governs the universe, and that this force can be accessed through personal reflection, meditation, and prayer. The book also examines the impact that Swedenborg and Channing had on the religious and philosophical landscape of their respective times. It discusses the influence that their ideas had on other writers and thinkers, as well as the ways in which their teachings continue to be relevant today. Overall, Swedenborg and Channing: Showing the Many and Remarkable Agreements in the Beliefs and Teachings of These Writers (1878) is an insightful and thought-provoking exploration of the ideas and beliefs of two important writers. It sheds light on the similarities between their teachings and highlights the enduring relevance of their ideas.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.