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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
  • See Our Upcoming Programs and Calendar
  • Find Videos of Past Speakers
  • Borrow from Our Collection of Spiritual Topic Materials
The 12 Gates – Intro to Swedenborgian Theology, with Dell Rose
What is Swedenborgian theology, and what does it mean to me?
Bimonthly Zoom on Sundays at 3:30 PM Central Time. Dell Rose will lead the next program on July 26. For the Zoom link, see the Events page.
Spiritual Practices Using the traditional rosary form for a new set of meditations.
Starting Thursday, July 23 at 6 PM Central Time, via Zoom: Jakob Böhme: The Aurora III with Dell Rose

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.
The Book of Job: A New Translation by Edward Greenstein is a primary source for our discussions on The Book of Job this summer.
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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