Bibliorum

Genesis 9:6

⁶ Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.

from the Writings of Emanuel Swedenborg

Arcana Coelestia #1282

Studere hoc loco

1282. The origin of the third Ancient Church, which from being idolatrous became representative, is dealt with in verses 27-32.

Thanks to the Swedenborg Society for the permission to use this translation.