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    Welcome to the Swedenborg Library Chicago
    The seven angels representing early Christian communities in “The Book of Revelation”: Thyatira, Sardis, Pergamos, Smyrna, Ephesus, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.
    We offer a range of events for members and for the public. Our circulating book and media collection offers a range of content on spiritual topics, including the works of the 18C Swedish scientist and mystic Emanuel Swedenborg. 
    The Library is open most Wednesday & Friday afternoons from 1–5 PM CST and by appointment. 77 W. Washington St. Suite 1700 Chicago, IL 60602312.346.7003
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Sunday September 6, 3:30 PM Central

Zoom: The Twelve Gates Swedenborg Study

with Dell Rose

Join our bi-monthly deep dive into Swedenborgian theology, led by Dell Rose, program director at the Swedenborg Library. On September 6, Dell will discuss Swedenborg's Divine Love and Wisdom.

View video of of program on Youtube

THURSDay September 10,

6 PM Central Zoom: THE Parables WITH

REV. ROBERT MCCLUSKEY

In this 2-part course, we will take a close look at parables, which lie at the center of the Gospels, but can be found throughout the Hebrew scriptures as well. We know what they say, but what do they mean?
Zoom Link for September 10, 6 PM Central
View Video of Part 1on Youtube

View the Trailer to our upcoming program on Ecclesiastes, with Dell Rose

Ecclesiastes will start on Thursday, September 17 at 6 PM Central time. Dell Rose will discuss the historical background of this book, and the intellectual concerns which drive the text. To view the intro trailer on Youtube, click the link below.

Explore Spiritual Literature

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Discover a wide array of books and A/V materials on spiritual topics, including Emanuel Swedenborg's influential works.
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Join us for insightful discussions, workshops, and gatherings that foster personal spiritual growth and connection.
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newberry library program nov-dec

Till the Gods Speak Again: Folklore Esotericism, and Romantic Nationalism in 19C Europe, with Dell Rose. Begins at Newberry Library on Nov. 10, 2 PM
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Spiritual Practices

Using the traditional rosary form for a new set of meditations. 

Find Inspiration in our Past Program Videos

Emanuel Swedenborg: Angels, with Dell Rosehttps://youtu.be/1lXAZCvgCiY
Brook Ziporyn, U of C: Intro to Tiantai Buddhismhttps://youtu.be/CD5MMrhIwzU
Rev. Robert McCluskey: Understanding the Christ Eventhttps://youtu.be/J1K-jZ9vL0c
Swedenborg's Concept of Correspondence, Explained https://youtu.be/PpYt38PEFdE

Reading

Conspicere, a Journal of Swedenborgian Studies.
"I Am a New Swedenborg, a New Kahn," (Brill) on Japanese Swedenborgian Deguchi Onisaburō by author Dell Rose.
Aurora by Jakob Böhme is available from the Library, as background to our "Divine Cobbler" series of programs on the mystic Jakob Böhme.
Divine Providence by Swedenborg will be the topic of a new study program later this year. Available from our library.
Concerning the Sacred Scripture or The Word of the Lord by Emanuel Swedenborg is part of the 12 Gates materials.
The Swedenborg Library is open 1:00 PM–5:00 PM, Wednesdays and Fridays, and by appointment. 77 W. Washington St., Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60602
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