Theodore Pitcairn and The Lord's New Church which is Nova Hierosolyma
by Dawn Barnitz-Potts

Theodore Pitcairn was one of the founders of The Lord's New Church. He was a fascinating man.
He was one of the first Americans to buy a Van Gogh. He had a deep perception of art and... 
 

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an intense love of beautiful things. He searched for things which had a quality of innocence within them. He was a connoisseur of music and antiquities, a theologian and a philanthropist.
His whole life was one of service.
His love of art and beautiful things was only surpassed by his love of his family, of serving in the ministry and studying the doctrinal truths of the New Church.

My Lord and My God
​by Rev. Theodore Pitcairn

This thoughtful, provocative work is answer and refutation to the current theological storm arising from the proclamation "God is dead." The author, retired pastor of The Lord's New Church (Swedenborgian), goes much further than merely denying the validity of the God-is-dead revolution... 
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He explains its causes, exposes its fallacy and - more important - with great clarity and logic presents a fresh approach to grasping the relation of God to man and of man to God, a theology particularly applicable to present day needs. 

Rev. Theodore Pitcairn, basing his observations and insights on the inspired teachings of Emanuel Swedenborg, appeals to the intellect rather than the emotions. Readers desiring superficial palliatives or a restatement of traditional beliefs must look elsewhere. Here they will find a new, imaginative analysis of the spiritual problems facing mankind today and the solution of those problems found only in the eternal Word of God. 

With a Pictorial Essay on The Lord's New Church by Richard Yardumian ​

De Hemelsche Leer 3 Volume Set (First - Seventh Fascicles)

De Hemelsche Leer was a monthly magazine published by the Dutch Society of the General Church from 1930 through 1938. 

The translation of the Dutch magazine into English was made... 
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​possible through the generosity of the Reverend Theodore Pitcairn. 

Leading Theses Propounded In De Hemelsche Leer: ​
  1. The Writings of Emanuel Swedenborg are the Third Testament of the Word of the Lord. The DOCTRINE OF THE NEW JERUSALEM CONCERNING THE SACRED SCRIPTURE must be applied to the three Testaments alike. 
  2. The Latin Word without Doctrine is as a candlestick without light, and those who read the Latin Word without Doctrine, or who do not acquire for themselves a Doctrine from the Latin Word, are in darkness as to all truth (cf. S. S. 50-61). 
  3. The genuine Doctrine of the Church is spiritual out of celestial origin, but not out of rational origin. The Lord is that Doctrine itself (cf. A. C. 2496, 2497, 2510, 2516, 2533, 2859; A. E. 19). 

NOTE: This 3 volume set is available in Paperback or Hardback.

The Essential Swedenborg
by Sig Synnestvedt

The Essential Swedenborg summarizes in modern terms the basic features of the theology propounded by Emanuel Swedenborg, scientist, inventor, statesman, philosopher, and theologian. The startling concepts of the "Northern Plato" caused the orthodox clergy of his day to consider him a heretic. For over 200 years, however, Swedenborg's works... 
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have appealed to many of the world's greatest intellects and contributors to modern culture--Balzac, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Blake, Emerson, Henry James, Sr., Czeslaw Milosz, and Helen Keller, to name a few. 

The Essential Swedenborg addresses such topics as the nature and source of life, the nature of the universe, man, morality and civil affairs, revelation, the Infinite, Divine Providence, and the after-life. A concise biography of the Swedish Seer is also included.
Reflections on the book "The Doctrine of Nova Hierosolyma Concerning the Sacred Scripture"
by Rt. Rev. Philip Nathaniel Odhner

This book is based on sermons delivered by the author on each heading or chapter of the book, The Doctrine of Nova Hierosolyma concerning the Sacred Scripture [The Doctrine Concerning the Sacred Scripture] by Emanuel Swedenborg. The author explains what is written... 
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there about the literal sense of the Word, that it contains an inner meaning and serves as the vessel which contains the spiritual and celestial sense. (Includes illustrations in support of this idea.)
 
The Lord’s New Church which is Nova Hierosolyma teaches that the Writings of Emanuel Swedenborg are the Third Testament of the Word of the Lord, so the things taught in the book about the literal sense of the Word must therefore also refer to all three testaments. The author further explains how “doctrine” is formed in the mind of an individual who is open to the Lord. When the light of Heaven shines in, the letter of the Word becomes “the living Word.” 
 
Odhner reflects that the nature of an individual’s love for the Lord and for the Word makes it possible for them to receive the Lord’s love. He writes that “to know God, Heaven and hell, the life after death, and thus to know the Lord, is to be brought into this eternally renewed reception of the Divine True. Then does the Divine Celestial and Spiritual of the Word shine forth translucent in the sense of the letter of the Word in ever increasing glory.”
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Light in My Darkness
by Helen Keller

Light in My Darkness is a book, originally published in 1927 as My Religion, written by Helen Keller when she was 47 years old. The book was written as a tribute to Emanuel Swedenborg whom Helen regarded as "one of the noblest champions true Christianity has ever known." This book is regarded as Helen's Keller's spiritual autobiography in which she openly declares that "the teachings of Emanuel Swedenborg have been my light, and a staff in my hand and by his vision splendid I am attended on my way."
-As reviewed in Wikipedia
The Conjunction of the Lord with Men
by Rt. Rev. Philip Nathaniel Odhner

An address given to the Council of the Clergy of the General Church of the New Jerusalem, April 1940, before the resignation of Rev. Philip Odhner from the General Church.
12 Miracles of Spiritual Growth
by Rev. Kent Rogers
​12 Miracles of Spiritual Growth delves into 12 of the Lord's healing miracles as recorded in the Gospels, and shows how these stories offer personal spiritual and psychological healings which parallel and correspond to the physical healings described in the Word. It includes meditations and exercises to help readers experience the healings described, including such things as healing from self-depreciation, a judging spirit, unhealthy habits, depression, and anxiety. The book won the Swedenborg Foundation's annual Bridge Award.  
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Love and Wisdom is a key work in building a New Church worldview. However, its philosophical nature can stand in the way of experiencing the path to a more rich and meaningful life it offers. This companion work by Rev. Prescott Rogers serves to make Divine Love and Wisdom more accessible to all readers, regardless of their background in Swedenborgian thought.

Book Review:
The book Divine Love and Wisdom is a key work in building a New Church worldview. However, its philosophical nature can stand in the way of experiencing the path to a more rich and meaningful life it offers. This companion work by Rev. Prescott Rogers serves to make Divine Love and
Wisdom more accessible to all readers, regardless of their background in Swedenborgian thought.
Rogers guides us through Swedenborg’s effort to answer one of the so-called big questions in life-- “What is creation and what does it mean for me?” If this seems daunting at first, don’t worry. We are in good hands. Informed by his decades of studying and teaching New Church theology as well as his
understanding of Eastern religious and philosophical thought, Rogers invites us to the boundaries of our knowledge. And like the master teacher he is, he gives us all a gentle nudge into our as yet unknown.
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■ Rev. Christopher Augustus Barber, Religion Instructor at The Academy of the New Church.

Available at the Bryn Athyn Cathedral Bookstore or Amazon.com. 
Published 2018 by General Church of the New Jerusalem, 170 pages.

Twelve Qualities of a Spiritual Mind 
​By Rev. Harry Barnitz and Dawn Barnitz Potts

​This study, which is about the spiritual meaning of the number 12, reveals amazing parallel correspondences of the 12 Tribes of Israel, the 12 Apostles and the 12 signs of the Zodiac. It reflects Swedenborg's Miscellaneous Theological Works and his description of other planets.
Seven Days of Spiritual Evolution

What is the Creation story in the book of Genesis really trying to tell us? Is it truly a divinely-inspired description of God creating the world in just six days? With the ongoing evolution of modern scientific discoveries...
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these questions can be a challenge for Bible-readers like humanitarian and psychotherapist E. Kent Rogers—which is why he believes the story of Creation is actually a timeless guide for our own transition from darkness to light.
 
In Seven Days of Spiritual Evolution: The Genesis of Personal Transformation, Rogers responds to a growing movement of biblical literalism by turning to eighteenth-century spiritual teacher Emanuel Swedenborg, who wrote prolifically about how the deeper symbolic meanings of Bible text can provide spiritual guidance. Using Swedenborg’s language of correspondences, Rogers shows us how Genesis 1 describes our psychological landscape as it unfolds along the horizons of our inner journey toward God. He draws insightful parallels between the different stages of our spiritual growth and contemporary psycho therapeutic treatment—from person-centered to cognitive to behavioral therapies. To make the intangible tangible, Rogers accesses what he has learned as both a mental health counselor and spiritual practitioner to offer workable methods for improving how we think and behave on a daily basis.
 
Intended as a tool for anyone who is interested in personal and spiritual development, Seven Days of Spiritual Evolution weaves psychology, spirituality, and everyday experience into a practical approach to growth. “Faith isn’t about drawing lines in the sand or judging others,” Rogers says, “it’s about learning how to love others and to love God.” Ultimately, it’s about opening our hearts to the Bible as a useful and never-ending guidebook for God’s all-loving, redeeming, and merciful work in the world.
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Click here to purchase this book from The Swedenborg Foundation.

A Companion to Divine Love and Wisdom
by Prescott A. Rogers

“The more a person performs a use, the more loving he or she becomes.” –Rogers
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Overview:
How did creation come into existence? -What is the life force that causes seeds to sprout or animals to produce offspring? -What is the origin of evil? Is God to blame for it? -How are spiritual
experiences explained? The book Divine... 
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