Around the same time, kardec also published the mediums book, the gospel according to spiritism, the genesis, and heaven and hell, each of which contributed to the growing body of knowledge that came to be formally known as spiritism, with kardec as its founder and the five books as its formal codification. The book begins with a thorough introduction of kardecs observations and then contains several chapters of questions being posed with the corresponding answers that were revealed. Pen name for the teacher, translator and author hippolyte leon denizard rivail, he was the father of spiritism. Xavier expose some of the exact processes by which we are directed. The high moral tone of the mediums book, as of all the writings of allan kardec, is in unison with the assertion so often repeated by the spirits whose communications he has coordinated with such exceptional clearness and reach of thought, that the aim of the open intercourse which is now being established between. Spiritism is a religion, selfdescribed as a spiritualistic philosophy, that started in the 19th century by the french educator hippolyte leon denizard rivail, who, under the pen name allan kardec, wrote books on the nature, origin, and destiny of spirits, and their relation with the corporeal world. In 1854 rivail first heard of the mysterious rapping phenomena.
In the article about the young medium and how he was tricked, allan kardec lays out 8 main points to remember when dealing with spirits. The spirits book by allan kardec is arguably the bible of spiritualism. The book on mediums was translated from french to english so the translation might not be as accurate. Kardecs publications have sparked a growing global movement that has been transforming millions of lives throughout the world for more than 150 years. Jan 26, 2010 spiritism does not institute any new morals. The spirits book, the mediums book, the gospel according to spiritism, heaven and hell and the genesis. Oct 01, 2006 promising nothing less than the secret of the destiny of the human race, this extraordinary book, first published in 1856, is as curious today as it was a century and a half ago. It contains 1019 questions and answers taken from allan kardec s numerous commutations with spirit written down at sitting s with mediums.
A discussion of the means of communicating with the invisible world, the development of mediumship and the difficulties encountered inthe practice of spiritualism. Dec 17, 2019 allan kardec published the spirits book which for the first time started to reveal the extent the hand of god plays into our past, present, and future activities. Hence, before attributing a book to this allan kardec, be sure its by someone named solely allan kardec allan having two ll. In this tome the experimental and investigative features of the.
It is for this reason that we have inscribed the words spiritualist philosophy on its titlepage. The spirits book, the mediums book, the gospel as explained by spiritism, heaven and hell, and. The books of allan kardec the spirit world around us with. The spirits book by allan kardec white crow books ebooks. The 5 basic books learn more about the 5 basic books of the spiritist codification. Its contents comprised his interviews with the ten mediums and over 500 questions they answered about the spirit world and all about spirits and their relationship with mortals. Genesis, 1868, each dealing with separate subjects, but at the same time overlapping in their complete description of the spiritist doctrine. It is the widely respected follow up to the spirits book which was published in 1857 and is the second in a series of five books that kardec wrote that are collectively known as the spiritist codification. Around the same time, kardec also published the mediums book, the gospel according to spiritism, the genesis, and heaven and hell, each of which contributed to the growing body of knowledge that came to be formally known as spiritism, with kardec as its. However, he was most wellknown in paris for his frequent evening lectures on a variety of topics, usually ones of a scientific nature.
It contains 1019 questions and answers taken from allan kardecs numerous commutations with spirit written down at sitting s with mediums. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. From an affluent family, the young rivail at the age 10 was sent to switzerland to study in one of the most prestigious schools in europe at that time, the yverdon institute, led by johann heinrich pestalozzi, a renowned pedagogue and educational reformer. This book was written in the 19th century and nearing the end of the victorian era. This, too, became very successful, as a wonderful source of guidance and information of mediumship and mediumistic development.
The mediums book and the spirits book are, truly, allan kardecs most lasting signature upon the spiritualist movement. It is the collection of principles and laws, as revealed by the superior spirits, contained in the works of allan kardec, which constitute the codification of spiritism. Allan kardec was born hippolyte leon denizard rivail in lyon, france, in october of 1804. Aug 12, 2011 the mediums book is the second of the five books comprising the codification of the spiritist doctrine. Allan kardec wrote only five spiritist books but these five books serve as the foundation to spiritism, a progressive body of knowledge that has continued to grow to near 1,000 books since kardec first published the spirits book in 1857. The allan kardec vancouver society promotes the study, practice, and diffusion of the spiritist doctrine in vancouver, bc, canada. The mediums book sees allan kardec introduce and explain how human beings can communicate with the vast spiritual realm. His publications on the topic include the book on mediums, the spirits book, and the gospel according to spiritism. Our website provides all the information you need to find us in vancouver, as well as guidance towards the understanding of spiritism. The spirits book by allan kardec, first edition abebooks.
It contains 1019 questions and answers about the nature of reality, our place in the universe, and the immortality of the soul. The spirits book is referred to by many as the bible of spiritism and spiritualism. A discussion of the means of communicating with the invisible world, the. The result electrified the high society of the mid 19th century, which was already fascinated by spirit tapping and other paranormalities, and earned kardeca. He worked in paris, france as a teacher of physics, mathematics, astronomy, chemistry, and anatomy. Later, in 1864, kardec compiled and wrote le livre des mediums, or the mediums book.
However, he was most wellknown in paris for his frequent evening lectures on. Nov 01, 2007 a companion to his first book, the spirits guide, the book on mediums explains how to apply allan kardec s principles of his practical science of spiritism in order to become a medium. The spirits book allan kardec june 12, 2016 this book is a gathering of 1. The book on mediums, also known as the mediums book, was written by allan kardec and originally published in 1861. Through this book, we learn how to contact spirits of human ancestors, and identify both the good and evil among them. When two grave and serious spirits began speaking to a french academic through two young mediums and completely revolutionized his ideas and convictions, allan kardec decided to set down these spiritualistic revelations. The spirits book by allan kardec overdrive rakuten. An excellent book of spiritual guidance, kardec explains the methods of mediumship.
His aim is to teach interested readers, those who believe in the existence of the spirit world, and people with a strong desire to communicate with the dead how to cultivate their sensitivity to the paranormal. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. His aim is to teach interested readers, those who believe in the existence of the spirit world, and people with a strong desire to communicate with the dead how. The mediums book le livre des mediums, in french, is a book by allan kardec published in 1861, second of the five fundamental works of spiritism the spiritualist philosophy kardec had been publishing being the tome in which the experimental and investigative features of the doctrine were presented, explained and taught.
Things to remember when reading this book i call this list a reminder or warning. The books of allan kardec the spirit world around us. Allan kardec is the pen name of the french teacher and educator hippolyte leon denizard known as the systematizer of spiritism for which he laid the foundation with the five books of the spiritist codification. The mediums book is the second of the five books comprising the codification of the spiritist doctrine. The book on mediums or mediums and evokers handbook a.
The spirits book paperback june 14 2012 by allan kardec author 4. The spirits book was the first book spiritism published by allan kardec in 1857, a mere nine years after the fox sisters triggered the spiritual renaissance. Jan 29, 2016 the spirits book was the first book spiritism published by allan kardec in 1857, a mere nine years after the fox sisters triggered the spiritual renaissance. Allan kardec published the spirits book which for the first time started to reveal the extent the hand of god plays into our past, present, and future activities. The book on mediums by allan kardec, paperback barnes. Ideak spiritist divulgation institute allan kardec cnpj. He also left unpublished writings, which were collected 21 years after his death in the book. Free download of the first five books written by allan kardec. Leon denizard rivail, was a french educator and philosopher born in lyon in 1804. He is the author of the five books known as the spiritist codification, and is the founder of spiritism. The principles of spiritist doctrine by allan kardec and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jun 14, 2012 the spirits book paperback june 14 2012 by allan kardec author 4. The spirits book, the mediums book, the gospel according to spiritism, heaven and hell and the genesis according to spiritism.
With the teachings he received from higher spirits through various mediums, he wrote five books that would become the basis of the spiritist doctrine. The spirits book 1857, written by allan kardec, is widely regarded as the most important piece of writing in the spiritist canon. A companion to his first book, the spirits guide, the book on mediums explains how to apply allan kardecs principles of his practical science of spiritism in order to become a medium. It is the first in a series of five books that kardec wrote that are collectively known as the spiritist codification. Download audiobooks written by allan kardec to your device. The book presents the teachings of the spirits on all types of spirit manifestations, the ways of communicating with the invisible world, the different types of mediums, the development of mediumship, and the difficulties and obstacles that may be found in the practice of spiritism. French scholar hippolyte leon denizard rivail 18041869, aka allan kardec, was a longtime teacher of mathematics, astronomy, and other scientific disciplines before. His first book under the name of allan kardec was published in 1857 and was called a the spiritsa booka. The united states spiritist council, published the entire editions of kardecs magazine for the year 1858 and it makes fascinating reading. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Since kardec is a widely known religious figure in brazil, many people are named after him, some of whom are authors on religion themselves, what can result in confusion. Because they served as the starting point to spiritism, and because they were the result of a collaboration between hundreds of intelligences in.
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