Downtown in Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Boston Church of the New Jerusalem (Swedenborgian)

Established 1818

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 16, 2021

1. Boston Church of the New Jerusalem (Swedenborgian) Marker

Inscription.

A large cathedral, mother church of other local Swedenborgian Societies, stood on this present site from 1845-1963. The present complex was dedicated as a place of worship in 1966.

The Christianity of this church is guided by the theological concepts of Emanuel Swedenborg, 18th century Scientist, Philosopher and Theologian. We believe the Lord is actively renewing Christianity, as foretold in the revelation of John, 'I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem.' We believe the three essentials of religion to be an acknowledgment of the Divine, the holiness of the Words and life according to one's religion.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.

Location. 42° 21.514′ N, 71° 3.764′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in Downtown. Marker is on Bowdoin Street north of Beacon Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Boston MA 02108, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sutton Corner (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary Dyer (within shouting distance of this marker); Grand Army of the Republic in Massachusetts (within shouting distance of this marker); Beacon Hill Monument (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Congregational House (within shouting distance of this marker); General Joseph Hooker (within shouting distance of this marker); Arrival of the Frigate Arbella (within shouting distance of this marker); Chester Harding House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boston.

Also see . . . The Swedenborgian Church of North America. (Submitted on July 10, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.)

Boston Church of the New Jerusalem (Swedenborgian) and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 16, 2021

2. Boston Church of the New Jerusalem (Swedenborgian) and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 315 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 10, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.