Heavenly Secrets (Arcana Coelestia), Vol. XII

Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you (Matthew 6:33 original: "Matt. vi. 33." The Roman numeral "vi" refers to the sixth chapter of the Gospel of Matthew.).

Published by The American Swedenborg Printing and Publishing Society, organized for the business and objects solely of printing, publishing and circulating the Theological Works and Writings of Emanuel Swedenborg for charitable and missionary purposes. Incorporated in the State of New York, in the year of our Lord 1850 original: "A.D. 1850." A.D. stands for Anno Domini, Latin for "In the year of our Lord.".

Key Terms Found on This Page:
Inscription: A short dedication or quote at the beginning of a book that sets its primary theme.
Matthew 6:33: A verse from the New Testament emphasizing the priority of spiritual life over material concerns.
American Swedenborg Printing and Publishing Society: A non-profit organization founded in 1850 to ensure Swedenborg's works remained in print and accessible to the public.
Emanuel Swedenborg: The 18th-century scientist and theologian whose "Heavenly Secrets" are contained in this volume.