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Divine Love and Wisdom and Divine Providence (Swedenborg, Emanuel, Works.)
Divine Love and Wisdom and Divine Providence - Swedenborg, Emanuel, Works. Author:Emanuel Swedenborg, George F. Dole, Gregory R. Johnson, Jonathan S. Rose, Reuben P. Bell, Glen Michael Cooper, Stuart Shotwell Divine Love and Wisdom and Divine Providence are two of Swedenborgs most popular works. Divine Love and Wisdom presents a vision of a universe so full of Divinity that there is no room for sectarianism. He reaches out to the secular mind with a vision of order and beauty pregnant with meaning and direction and appeals to human experience ... more »and reflection (rather than scriptural interpretation) in making the case for the presence of Gods love and wisdom. It is not just that there is a purpose underlying creation; it is that we share in that purpose and are essential to its fulfillment. From Gods infinite love and wisdom to our own individual desires and perceptions, there is an underlying unity on which we can rely. In Divine Providence, the sequel to Divine Love and Wisdom, the focus is directed toward earth, at a world so troubled that the loving hand of God is often hidden from our sight and brought into question. How can we believe in the goodness and power of God when we constantly see injustice and war? The answers that are offered turn us toward a deeper understanding of our own human nature and process. For better or for worse, we do make a difference, and heavenly community is not beyond our reach. Only divine love and wisdom can provide us with the accountability that gives meaning to our lives.« less