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 SWEDENBOTIG'S THEOLOGICAL WOItUS. ApOCalypSe Revealed, wherein are disclosed the Arcana there fore- told, which have heretofore remained concealed. Two vols, gl.50 per vol. This work unfolds the spiritual meaning of the Book of Revelation. It shows that the " Seven Churches in Asia," to whom this prophecy is said to be addressed, mean different classes of Christians of the present day ; that the Last Judgment is not an event which is to occur at some future time in the material world, but one which has already taken place in the world of spirits: and that the " New Jerusalem coming down out of heaven," symbolizes a New Dispensation of truth now descend- ing into the minds of men. Incidentally, also, it explains numerous passages from other parts of the Word. Instructive narratives of things seen in the spiritual world, are also interspersed between the chapters. Heaven and its Wonders, the World of Spirits, and Hell; from things heard and seen. {Commonly called "Heaven and Hell.") Pp.337- $1-25- This work unfolds the laws of the spiritual world, describes the con- dition of both good and evil spirits, and exhibits the general arrange- ment of the inhabitants of both heaven and hell, and the scenery by which they are surrounded. It treats, among other things, of the form of heaven, in general and in particular; of the innumerable societies of which the whole heaven consists, and of the correspondence between the things of heaven and those of earth; of the Sun of heaven, and the light and heat thence proceeding; of representative appearances in heaven, and of the changes of state experienced by the angels ; of their garments and habitations, their language and writings, their innocence aud wisdom, their government, worship, and state of peace; of the origin of the angelic heaven, and its conjunction with the human race by means of the Word ; of the state of the heathen and young children ; of the rich and poor, and of the wise and simple, in heaven; of the occupations of the angels; of heavenly joy and hnppiness; and of the immensity of heaven. It also treats of the World of Spirits, or first state of man after death, and the successive changes which he subse- quently passes through ; of the nature of Hell, and the true meaning of the " devil " " satan," " hell-fire," and the " gnashing of teeth ;" of the appearance, situation, and plurality of the hells; and of the dread- ful wickedness and direful arts of infernal spirits ; — presenting a rational and complete system of Pneumatology, and one in perfect harmony with the teachings of Holy Scripture. Angelic Wisdom concerning the Divine Love and the Divine Wisdom. Pp- 180. $1.00. This work contains the wisdom of the angels concerning the opera- tion of the Divine Love and the Divine Wisdom in the creation of the 14