Emanuel Swedenborg

Emanuel Swedenborg was an 18th-century Swedish scientist and theologian who became a mystical thinker after experiencing profound spiritual insights. He believed that he could communicate with angels and spirits, revealing insights about the afterlife and the nature of God. Swedenborg's writings emphasize the idea that the afterlife is a continuation of life, where souls experience realities shaped by their love and intentions. His concepts bridge science and spirituality, proposing that understanding the divine involves personal experience and transformation. Swedenborg's ideas have influenced mystical thought and various religious movements, particularly in the development of the New Church.