Show Nation Celebrates 2 5 Anniversary J rg's Birth AMAZING AMAZING J as ns It seems that one L ti mind could encompass so many varied realms of knowledge nevertheless nevertheless never never- It is true truc that Emanuel the GOth anniversary of whose birth Is being celebrated this year jear made important contributions contributions c in many fields of science theoretical theo theo- and practical in stat statesman statesmanship ship philosophy and religion In 1718 1710 he published the thc first scientific periodical in Sweden containing con con- taming records s of his mechanical Inventions and mathematical discoveries dis dIs- which included th the first fust airplane design to have haYe fixed wings and mo i moving moung g propeller the first air air- pump to employ mercur mercury and the description of a method for lor determining ing lug latitude and longitude at sea by b observations of the moon moon among the tile stars In In Inthe the principia a work on physics and cosmology he arrived at the neb nebular lar hypothesis theory before before before be be- fore and find Laplace He Be was 3 years ears ahead of an any other scientist In his works on n the tile functions of the brain rued find spinal cord and on the functions of the ductless glnn glands s. s served as ns an active e member of the parliament of his country for more than fifty years Introducing fiscal reforms and much general legislation At the age of five fifty Emanuel EmanuelS S S edenborg discontinued his scientific I HUe pursuits and began his work as ns v a theologian publishing the Arcana Alcana C elestla Apocalypse Explained Doctrines Doe Doc Heaven and Hell nell Four Fo trines Divine Love LoYe and Wisdom Divine ine Providence Apocalypse Revealed He Conjugal Love Lo True Christian Religion and other miscellaneous miscellaneous miscellaneous mis mis- theological works Information Information mation regardIng the tile li life and achievements and the w works referred to will Wil be sent without charge by application to the Foundation Foun Foun- dation 51 E. E St St. New York City |