Spiritual Experiences (Odhner) n. 1632

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1632. The innocence of those who strive to become wise from without was portrayed by a little child made of wood, because they portray or image their innocence to themselves as being that of little children who know nothing, thus something wooden. But genuine innocence such as that of the innermost heaven is accompanied by the highest wisdom and intelligence, which is portrayed by a naked body that is alive.


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