Divine Providence
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Divine Providence is a theological work by Emanuel Swedenborg that explores how God’s guidance and governance operate in human life and the universe.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Divine Providence canonical | 4 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Divine Providence Context triple: [Emanuel Swedenborg, notableWork, Divine Providence]
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A.
The Dialogue of Divine Providence
The Dialogue of Divine Providence is a seminal 14th-century mystical and theological treatise by Catherine of Siena, presented as a series of revelations in which God instructs the soul on virtue, suffering, and the path to spiritual perfection.
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Divine Faith
Divine Faith was a syncretic religious doctrine created by the Mughal emperor Akbar in the late 16th century that blended elements of Islam, Hinduism, Christianity, Jainism, and other traditions to promote religious tolerance and imperial unity.
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C.
Divine Intervention
Divine Intervention is a 1994 studio album by American thrash metal band Slayer, known for its dark themes, aggressive sound, and complex guitar work.
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D.
Divine Revelation
Divine Revelation is the way in which God communicates divine truth and his saving will to humanity, culminating in the person and mission of Jesus Christ and transmitted through Scripture and Tradition.
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E.
Divine Physician
The Divine Physician is a healing deity title associated with Eshmun, the Phoenician god revered for his powers of restoration and medicine.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Divine Providence Target entity description: Divine Providence is a theological work by Emanuel Swedenborg that explores how God’s guidance and governance operate in human life and the universe.
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A.
The Dialogue of Divine Providence
The Dialogue of Divine Providence is a seminal 14th-century mystical and theological treatise by Catherine of Siena, presented as a series of revelations in which God instructs the soul on virtue, suffering, and the path to spiritual perfection.
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B.
Divine Faith
Divine Faith was a syncretic religious doctrine created by the Mughal emperor Akbar in the late 16th century that blended elements of Islam, Hinduism, Christianity, Jainism, and other traditions to promote religious tolerance and imperial unity.
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C.
Divine Intervention
Divine Intervention is a 1994 studio album by American thrash metal band Slayer, known for its dark themes, aggressive sound, and complex guitar work.
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D.
Divine Revelation
Divine Revelation is the way in which God communicates divine truth and his saving will to humanity, culminating in the person and mission of Jesus Christ and transmitted through Scripture and Tradition.
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E.
Divine Physician
The Divine Physician is a healing deity title associated with Eshmun, the Phoenician god revered for his powers of restoration and medicine.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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theological work ⓘ |
| author | Emanuel Swedenborg ⓘ |
| follows | Divine Love and Wisdom ⓘ |
| genre |
Christian theology
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systematic theology ⓘ |
| hasDoctrine |
God’s end in providence is a heaven from the human race
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God’s providence works in all details of life ⓘ apparent chance is a form of divine governance ⓘ divine providence cannot be directly perceived in the moment ⓘ divine providence is universal and particular ⓘ divine providence operates according to laws ⓘ divine providence respects human rationality ⓘ evil is permitted for the sake of a greater good ⓘ foreknowledge and providence are distinct ⓘ human freedom is necessary for spiritual growth ⓘ |
| hasEnglishTitle | Divine Providence ⓘ |
| hasForm | prose treatise ⓘ |
| hasKeyConcept |
appearance versus reality in divine action
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conjunction of God with humanity ⓘ laws of divine providence ⓘ usefulness as a spiritual principle ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | Swedenborgian Christian theology ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
divine omniscience and omnipotence
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hidden operation of God in natural events ⓘ problem of evil ⓘ relationship between divine will and human freedom ⓘ spiritual development of individuals ⓘ |
| influenced |
New Church theology
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Swedenborgian denominations ⓘ
linked to:
Swedenborgianism
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| language | Latin ⓘ |
| mainTopic |
God’s governance of the universe
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God’s guidance in human life ⓘ divine providence ⓘ |
| originalTitle | De Divina Providentia ⓘ |
| partOf | Emanuel Swedenborg’s theological works ⓘ |
| placeOfPublication | Amsterdam ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1764 ⓘ |
| religiousMovement | Swedenborgianism ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Christianity ⓘ |
| structure |
expository theological arguments
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numbered propositions ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
clergy
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lay readers interested in theology ⓘ theologians ⓘ |
| writtenBy | Emanuel Swedenborg ⓘ |
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Subject: Divine Providence Description of subject: Divine Providence is a theological work by Emanuel Swedenborg that explores how God’s guidance and governance operate in human life and the universe.
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