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bryn athyn college: book expo 2016
Lisa Childs, NCAP (New Church Associated Publishers)
Bryn Athyn College hosted the second annual Book Expo April 9, to celebrate
and explore Science, Spirituality, and Swedenborgian Theory throughout
History. The Book Expo is a unique opportunity for lay people to hear from
scholars regarding published books, upcoming books, or other work. It is also
an opportunity for scholars to share with lay people outside of the academic
classroom. There is a vast array of books available for perusal and sale.
The overall theme of the Book Expo is to follow spirituality weaving
through ancient history, sciences, philosophy, medicine, naturalism, abolition
of slavery, child labor rights, covering new spiritual paradigms, envisioning
the afterlife, Swedenborg’s works – scientific and theological – and much more.
The talks were rich in content, generating a high level of interest and
excitement. We are grateful for those who shared their energy, expertise,
and thought: Dr. Soni Werner, Ben Cole (standing in for Steve David), Dr.
Reuben Bell, Dr. Kristin King, and Dr. Jane Williams-Hogan. Videos of
talks for 2015 and 2016 are available on youtube.com by searching on “NCAP
Swedenborg.” The Cole Foundation for Renewing the Culture provided snacks
and refreshments during the day and also hosted a lovely wine and cheese
event, with complimentary books, as a relaxing close to the day.
The Book Expo was made possible by Bryn Athyn College (www.
BrynAthyn.edu), for hosting and supporting this event the Cole Foundation
(www.ColeFoundation.org), Swedenborg Scientific Association (www.
Swedenborg-philosophy.org) and for funding Swedenborg Foundation (www.
Swedenborg.com).
Publishers, books and resources were provided by: Brian Mann of
Swedenborg Foundation, Ben Cole of www.NewChristianBibleStudy.org,
Doug Webber of www.dream-prophecy.blogspot.com, Willard Mansfield in
absentia (Abridged Arcana Coelestia), and Lisa Childs of NCAP (Swedenborg
Scientific Association Press, Bryn Athyn College Press and the General Church
of the New Jerusalem Publications). Please look for Book Expo 2017.
THE TALKS
Dr. Soni Werner: Conscience: Forensic Psychology. This e-book is about
preventing crime, intervening once it occurs, and rehabilitating criminals
after they have been incarcerated. Dr. Werner’s latest e-book summarizes
some of the latest research in neuroscience on the criminal brain and research
studies on forensic psychology. In addition, the conscience is viewed from a
Swedenborgian perspective.
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