Book cover for True Christianity Volume 1: The Portable New Century Edition by Emanuel Swedenborg

True Christianity Volume 1

The Portable New Century Edition

Emanuel Swedenborg
2010 Released
571 Pages
16-17 Hours
Paperback Unavailable
Hardback Unavailable
Swedenborg FoundationISBN 9780877856030
Translated by Jonathan S. Rose

True Christianity presents a satisfying and sensible alternative to mainstream Christianity. The last book published by Swedish scientist-turned-seer Emanuel Swedenborg, it serves as both the keystone in the architecture of his theology and the summary of his far-reaching psychological insights. This volume, the first of two, provides unique answers to humankind’s perennial questions about the nature of God and about Jesus—not only what his purpose was and how he fulfilled it, but why his life and death are still relevant to us now.


The New Century Edition of the Works of Emanuel Swedenborg is a modern-language, scholarly translation of Swedenborg’s theological works. The series’ easy-to-read style retains the dignity, variety, clarity, and gender-inclusive language of Swedenborg’s original Latin, bringing his thought to life.

This portable edition contains the full text of the New Century Edition translation, but not the introduction, annotations, or other supplemental materials found in the deluxe edition.

Emanuel Swedenborg

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Jonathan S. Rose

Translated by

Jonathan S. Rose, Ph.D., is a scholar and translator of the works of Emanuel Swedenborg. As Series Editor of the New Century Edition of Swedenborg's Theological Works, he has dedicated his career to making Swedenborg’s teachings accessible through meticulous translation and research. Dr. Rose has authored works including The Message of Love behind the Ten Commandments and Swedenborg's Garden of Theology and been the host of the Spirit and Life Bible Study. He was also a tenured professor, innovative researcher who developed Latin analysis software, and curator of the Swedenborgiana Library.

Beyond his scholarly pursuits, Dr. Rose is also an accomplished musician who explored spiritual themes in his eclectic gospel album "Clear Shining after Rain." An ordained minister and former college chaplain, Rose has a passion for exploring the therapeutic potential of Swedenborg's teachings, inspired by innovative psychologists like Wilson Van Dusen, Raymond Moody, and Jerry Marzinsky. In his work, he aims to help people know and understand Swedenborg’s works so that they can connect with heavenly inspiration and healing.

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