Doc. of Sacred Scripture (Dick) n. 34

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34. The case would be similar with the heavens where the angels are, without the world where men are. The human race is the basis, the containant and the support of the heavens; and the Word is with men and in them. For all the heavens are distinguished into two kingdoms, called the celestial kingdom and the spiritual kingdom: and these two kingdoms are founded upon the natural kingdom in which men are: likewise also the Word, which is with men and in men. That the angelic heavens are distinguished into two kingdoms, the celestial and the spiritual, may be seen in the work on HEAVEN AND HELL, Nos. 20-28.


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