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Doc. 254.] 429
DR. BEYER’S TESTIMONY.
Apostles,’ the nature and quality of which is described above
(with the exception of the Lord’s own words quoted therein) ; for
they describe merely natural occurrences, without any higher
signification. The Book of Job was written at the time ofthe
Ancient Church by mere correspondences, and therefore does
not contain a real history ; it must therefore be understood
according to its interior meaning, yet that meaning is
not in a connected series (see ’Arcana Coelestia,’ no. 2622,
’
White Horse,’ no. 16). The meaning of the jots and tittles
may be seen in the work, on ’Heaven and Hell,’ no. 260
(cfr. also ’ Arcana Cœlestia, no. 9198).
(6) "Swedenborg’s Latin translation of the Book of Reve
lation can be fully depended upon, for he knew what the genuine
reading was, viz. from the connection of the internal sense.
Bengel183 depends upon his critical knowledge of various read
ings, which may be turned in any direction. Swedenborg has
generally clung to the received text, but not always ; but he
has not followed Bengel’s edition. May we soon be in possession
of the whole theological work of the old gentleman ! With
affectionate respect, I remain
"Your humble servant,
"Gottenburg, March 23, 1776."
"G. A. BEYER.
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