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    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. 
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Thursday July 23, 6 PM Central

Zoom: The Divine Cobbler

with Dell Rose

Jakob Böhme, the "Divine Shoe Cobbler" is one of the most enigmatic figures in Western mysticism. His visionary theology fused Christian, alchemical, and Neoplatonic thought, shaping later esoteric traditions. Join us via Zoom as we explore Böhme's central ideas–divine emanation, the interplay of light and darkness, and the mystical transformation of the soul. 



Sunday July 26, 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. 

Zoom Link for July 23 program on Jakob Böhme
July 26, 3:30 PM Central / Zoom / 12 Gates Study

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.
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