Emanuel Swedenborg
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Swedenborg: Theological Writings and Revelations (1749-1771)

This timeline covers the period of Swedenborg's life where he dedicates himself to writing and publishing his theological works, based on what he claimed were direct revelations from God.
Publication of 'Arcana Caelestia'
1749-1756
Swedenborg anonymously publishes 'Arcana Caelestia' (Heavenly Secrets), an eight-volume work containing an allegorical and spiritual interpretation of the books of Genesis and Exodus. It lays the foundation for his theological system, emphasizing the correspondence between the natural and spiritual worlds.
Publication of 'Heaven and Hell'
1758
Swedenborg publishes 'Heaven and Hell' (De Caelo et Ejus Mirabilibus et de Inferno. Ex Auditis et Visis), a detailed description of the afterlife based on his claimed spiritual experiences. It presents a vision of heaven and hell as states of being determined by one's love and choices in this life.
Publication of 'New Jerusalem and Its Heavenly Doctrine'
1758
He publishes 'New Jerusalem and Its Heavenly Doctrine' (De Nova Hierosolyma et Ejus Doctrina Caelesti), outlining the core principles of his new theology, which he believes represents a new dispensation of Christianity.
Publication of 'Divine Love and Wisdom'
1763
Swedenborg publishes 'Divine Love and Wisdom' (Sapientia Angelica de Divino Amore et de Divina Sapientia), exploring the nature of God as Divine Love and Divine Wisdom, and explaining how these attributes are manifested in creation and human life.
Publication of 'Divine Providence'
1763
Swedenborg publishes 'Divine Providence' (Sapientia Angelica de Divina Providentia), explaining God's role in guiding and governing the universe, even through seemingly evil events.
Publication of 'Apocalypse Revealed'
1766
Swedenborg publishes 'Apocalypse Revealed' (Apocalypsis Revelata), an interpretation of the Book of Revelation, revealing its hidden spiritual meaning.
Publication of 'Conjugial Love'
1768
Swedenborg publishes 'Conjugial Love' (Delitiae Sapientiae de Amore Conjugiali), a discourse on marriage love, considered the highest form of earthly love, and its connection to spiritual development.
Publication of 'Brief Exposition of the Doctrine of the New Church'
1769
Swedenborg publishes 'Brief Exposition of the Doctrine of the New Church' (Summaria Expositio Doctrinae Novae Ecclesiae), summarizing the key tenets of his theological system for a wider audience.
Publication of 'True Christian Religion'
1771
Swedenborg publishes 'True Christian Religion' (Vera Christiana Religio), a comprehensive presentation of his theology, intended to be his definitive statement of Christian doctrine.