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“Angelic happiness is in service, from service, and according to service.”

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Emanuel Swedenborg

Emanuel Swedenborg was a Swedish scientist, philosopher, and theologian. Born on January 29, 1688, and died on March 29, 1772. The surname 'Swedenborg' is derived from the Swedish word 'borg', meaning 'castle', hence his name can be translated as 'Manuel of the Castle'. Swedenborg made significant contributions to science, particularly in the fields of chemistry, mineralogy, and electricity. His ideas had a profound impact on later science and philosophy. more

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