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Heaven Quote by Emanuel Swedenborg

“The human race is the basis on which heaven is founded, is because man was last created, and that which is last created is the basis of all that precedes.” quote by Emanuel Swedenborg
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“The human race is the basis on which heaven is founded, is because man was last created, and that which is last created is the basis of all that precedes.”

Emanuel Swedenborg

About This Quote

Humanity is the foundational layer upon which the divine order is built; the last created beings shape the preceding cosmos.

In simple terms: Humans anchor the divine hierarchy.

Key Takeaway

Man is the cosmic cornerstone.

Themes

theology philosophy anthropocentrism cosmology metaphysics

Mood

reflective aweful serious

Type

philosophical statement theological claim

When to use this quote

  • religious discourse
  • ethical debates
  • artistic exploration
  • academic lecture

Key Concepts

creation hierarchy

Practical Applications

  • theological essays
  • philosophical curricula

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does it mean for humanity to be the 'basis' of heaven?
  • How does this view affect moral responsibility?
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