Swedenborg,Emanuel

Swe·den·borg (swēdʹn-bôrg', svādʹn-bôr'ē), Emanuel. 1688-1772.

Swedish scientist and theologian whose visions and writings inspired his followers to establish the Church of the New Jerusalem after his death.

  Swe'den·borʹgi·an adj. & n.

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