Emanuel Swedenborg books in order
Swedish 18th century scientist and theologian
- Lived
- 1688–1772
- Country
- Sweden
- Books
- 8
Emanuel Swedenborg published 2 novels, 2 non-fiction books and 4 other books, beginning with [Theological Works] (1734). The best-known is Arcana Caelestia (1750).
Updated September 2026
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Arcana Caelestia
Emanuel Swedenborg's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Arcana Cœlestia (1756)
Heaven and Hell (1758)
Non-fiction in order
Arcana Caelestia (1750)
The Doctrine of the New Jerusalem Concerning the Sacred Scripture (1786)
Other books in order
[Theological Works] (1734)
The True Christian Religion (1771)
A Treatise Concerning Heaven and Hell (1778)
The Doctrine of the New Jerusalem Concerning the Lord (1791)
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All free classicsHeaven and its Wonders and Hell
The Delights of Wisdom Pertaining to Conjugial Love
Angelic Wisdom Concerning the Divine Love and the Divine Wisdom
Angelic Wisdom about Divine Providence
Spiritual Life and the Word of God
Earths In Our Solar System Which Are Called Planets, and Earths In The Starry Heaven Their Inhabitants, And The Spirits And Angels There
The Gist of Swedenborg
About Emanuel Swedenborg
Emanuel Swedenborg was a Swedish polymath; a scientist, engineer, astronomer, anatomist, Christian theologian, philosopher, and mystic. He became best known for his book on the afterlife, Heaven and Hell (1758).
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Emanuel Swedenborg FAQ
- How many books has Emanuel Swedenborg written?
- Emanuel Swedenborg published 2 novels, 2 non-fiction books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Emanuel Swedenborg's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Arcana Caelestia.
- What is Emanuel Swedenborg's last book?
- Heaven and Hell (1758).
- What is Emanuel Swedenborg's most famous book?
- Arcana Caelestia (1750) is Emanuel Swedenborg's most widely read book.
- Can I read Emanuel Swedenborg's books for free?
- Yes. 7 books by Emanuel Swedenborg are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.