apr 1, 1767 - Emanuel Swedenborg (1688–1772) * Nikoo
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Swedish scientist, philosopher, mystic, and theologian. His work has been examined in the context of the psychology of religion and mystical experiences. In the mid-18th century, Swedenborg underwent a profound spiritual transformation. His aim was to make religion and science congruent."Swedenborgism" was a religious and spiritual movement after him that interested psychologists in understanding the nature of religious and mystical experiences. Scholars in the psychology of religion have explored how individuals interpret and integrate such experiences into their psychological frameworks (Jones & Fernyhough, 2008).Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 1, 1767
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~ 258 years ago