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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 60602
  • 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.
Spiritual Practices Using the traditional rosary form for a new set of meditations.
View videos of the earlier sessions of our study of the ancient Book of Job on our YouTube channel. The “Job” Zoom meets on Thursdays at 6:00 PM Central Time. See Events for the summer schedule.

Find Inspiration in our Past Program Videos

Emanuel Swedenborg: Angels, with Dell Rose
Easter Sermon: The Funniest Man in the World
Brook Ziporyn, U of C: Intro to Tiantai Buddhism
Rev. Robert McCluskey: Understanding the Christ Event
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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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