Events
Coming Up
Zoom: Thursday, July 30, 6 PM Central
The Divine Cobbler: Jakob Böhme
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.
See the "Readings" tab above to view a list of terms used by Böhme.
Zoom Room: 558 403 3057 / Password: Swedenborg
Session 2 will be held on Thursday, July 30 at 6 PM Central. Dell will discuss Böhme's vision of creation, human will, and the interplay between light and darkness in the divine order.
See the "Readings" tab above to view a list of terms used by Böhme.
Zoom Room: 558 403 3057 / Password: Swedenborg
Session 2 will be held on Thursday, July 30 at 6 PM Central. Dell will discuss Böhme's vision of creation, human will, and the interplay between light and darkness in the divine order.
Zoom: Sunday, August 9, 3:30 PM Central: The Twelve Gates Swedenborg Study
with Dell Rose
On Sunday, August 9 we will continue our deep dive into Swedenborgian theology in our 12 Gates series with Dell Rose. with a discussion of Swedenborg's concept of Divine Providence.
The “12 Gates” is an immersive introduction to Swedenborgian spirituality, inviting students to journey through Emanuel Swedenborg's visionary theology as a pilgrim bound for the New Jerusalem.
Weaving together biblical exegesis, theological reflection, and the imaginative world of medieval pilgrimage, the course uses the metaphor of "gates" to structure a sustained exploration of prophecy, the human self, the Word, heaven and hell, judgment, charity, and salvation.
Zoom Link for “12 Gates,” Sunday, August 9, 3:30 PM CST: Use button at left. Meeting ID: 558 403 3057 Passcode: Swedenborg Videos of earlier presentations may be found on our YouTube Channel by searching "Swedenborg Library Chicago" in the Youtube search field.
Zoom Link for “12 Gates,” Sunday, August 9, 3:30 PM CST: Use button at left. Meeting ID: 558 403 3057 Passcode: Swedenborg Videos of earlier presentations may be found on our YouTube Channel by searching "Swedenborg Library Chicago" in the Youtube search field.
Sunday, July 26, 10 AM Central
Dell Rose, ordinand, led the Worship Service at LaPorte New Church
The video of Dell's sermon will be available on Youtube after 3 PM on Sunday, July 26. To viewthe video, use the link below:
Zoom: Thursday September 3 and 17
at 6 PM CST:The Parables
with rev. robert mcCluskey
In this two-part course, we will take a closer look at parables. Parables lie very much at the center of the Gospels, but can be found throughout the Hebrew Scripture as well. We all know about parables–or do we? Outwardly they seem to refer to a series of mundane and familiar objects and events: to vineyards and fields, to householders and stewards, to sheep, coins and spendthrift sons, to oil, water, and wine. The literal sense of parables appear to be both memorable and entertaining and in some cases a bit threatening. We know what they say, but what do they mean? Rev. Robert McCluskey holds a B.A. and M.A. in philosophy, with a focus on Greek philosophy, modern idealism, existentialism, and hermeneutics. He is a graduate of the Swedenborg School of Religion and was ordained into the Swedenborgian Church of North America in 1984. He has pastored churches in Portland Maine and New York City.
Zoom: September 10, 6 PM Central:
Ecclesiastes: A Critical Reading with Dell Rose
The Frame & the Cosmos: (Ecclesiastes 1:1–4:16)In this session, Dell will discuss the opening poem on nature's ceaseless cycles (1:4–11), the royal "experiment" in wisdom, pleasure, and wealth (1:12–2:26), the famous catalogue of times (3:1–8) and reflections on toil, oppression, and companionship. We'll open the higher-critical questions of authorship, dating, and persona and ask whether the rhyths of "a time to be born and a time to die" and "nothing new under the sun" represent a Hebrew sage's independent observation or a genuine resonance with Stoic cosmology.
Calendar
The library is regularly open from 1:00 PM–5:00 PM on Wednesday and Friday afternoons, and by appointment. For details on events, click on the “Events” tab at the top of the page.
Sunday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
July 19 | July 22
| July 236 PM CST: Zoom: The Divine Cobbler: Jakob Böhme | July 24Library open 1-5 PM |
July 2610 AM CST: Zoom worship, Dell Rose leading LaPorte New Church service. 3:30 PM CST: Zoom: 12 Gates Study | July 29
Library open 1-5 PM
| July 306 PM CST: Zoom, Jakob Böhme–Aurora III | July 31Library open 1-5 PM |
August 2 | August 5Library open 1-5 PM | August 66 PM CST: Zoom, Jakob Böhme–Aurora III | August 7Library open 1-5 PM |
August 93:30 PM CST: Zoom: 12 Gates Study | August 12Library open 1-5 PM | August 136 PM CST: Zoom, Jakob Böhme–Aurora III | August 14Library open 1-5 PM |
August 16 | August 19Library open 1-5 PM | August 206 PM CST: Zoom, Jakob Böhme , Swedenborg and the Search for Universal Wholeness | August 21Library open 1-5 PM |
August 233:30 PM CST: Zoom: 12 Gates Study | August 26Library open 1-5 PM | August 27 | August 28Library open 1-5 PM |
August 30 | September 2Library open 1-5 PM | September 36 PM: Zoom: Parables with Rev. Robt. McCluskey | September 4Library open 1-5 PM |
September 6 | September 9Library open 1-5 PM | September 106 PM CST Zoom: Ecclesiastes, Part 1 | September 11Library open 1-5 PM |
September 133:30 PM CST: Zoom: 12 Gates Study | September 16Library open 1-5 PM | September 176 PM: Zoom: Parables with Rev. Robt. McCluskey | September 18Library open 1-5 PM |
September 20 | September 23
Library open 1-5 PM
| September 246 PM CST: Zoom: Ecclesiastes, Part 2 | September 25
Library open 1-5 PM
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September 273:30 PM CST: Zoom: 12 Gates Study | September 30
Library open 1-5 PM
| October 1 | October 2
Library open 1-5 PM
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