Oct 15, 20 the spirits book le livre des esprits in original french is part of the spiritist codification, and is regarded as one of the five fundamental works of spiritism. Four of allan kardecs books on spiritism are free to download in the. The spirits book le livre des esprits in original french is part of the spiritist codification, and is regarded as one of the five fundamental works of spiritism. They further instructed him to publish it under the name allan kardec so that it wouldnt be associated with his other books and to call it le livre des esprits the spirits book. He is the author of the five books known as the spiritist codification, and is the founder of spiritism. The gospel according to spiritism consecrated the union between science and religion by explaining the moral maxims of christ, their accordance with spiritism and their application to various circumstances of life. What many people dont know is that the disincarnated spirits the ones who dont reside in a body at the moment can also be among us and. The book begins with a thorough introduction of kardec s observations and then contains several chapters of questions being posed with the corresponding answers.
Download one of the free kindle apps to start reading. The book on mediums, also known as the mediums book, was written by allan kardec and originally published in 1861. The spirits book isbn 9781907355981 pdf epub allan. Containing the principles of spiritist doctrine on the immortality of the soul. The spirits book containing the principles of spiritist doctrine on the immortality of the soul. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Kardecpedia belongs to the ideak spiritist divulgation institute allan kardec. 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. Our website provides all the information you need to find us in vancouver, as well as guidance towards the understanding of spiritism. Jul 10, 2015 they further instructed him to publish it under the name allan kardec so that it wouldnt be associated with his other books and to call it le livre des esprits the spirits book. Spiritism of allan kardec suicide hd, english subtitles. The book begins with a thorough introduction of kardecs observations and then contains several chapters of questions being posed with the corresponding answers. The spirits book 1857, written by allan kardec, is widely regarded as the most important piece of writing in the spiritist canon. 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.
It is the first in a series of five books that kardec wrote that are collectively known as the spiritist codification. The gospel according to spiritism kardec for ios free. They constitute the population of the universe, in opposition to the forms of the material world. The spirits instructed him to write a book and publish under the pseudonym, allan kardec. Spiritism itself came about as the result of the work of allan kardec, a french educator who codified spiritism after studying a series of seemingly unexplained phenomena taking place in paris during the 1850s. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jan 01, 2018 these are testimonies given by repentant criminals, hardened spirits, happy, average and suffering spirits, suicides and spirits undergoing earthly atonements. The book on mediums or mediums and evokers handbook a. The spirits book edition 1 by allan kardec 97815960537. This third edition of the spirits book is superb in quality, timelessly speaking directly to the modern heart and mind. The gospel according to spiritism lvangile selon le spiritisme in french, by allan kardec is a book published in 1864 that relates the teachings of jesus to kardecist spiritism, the moral and. The book on mediums by allan kardec overdrive rakuten. The result electrified the high society of the mid 19th century, which was already fascinated by spirit tapping and other paranormalities.
He states that when climate conditions became suitable for human life, the incarnation of human spirits began. It was published by the french educator allan kardec on april 18, 1857. The book was written in an interview format in order to present the most accurate reproduction of the questions posed and the answers given. 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. Unshakable faith is only that which can stand alongside reason in every era of history. In a special sense, the spirits book contains the doctrine or theory of spiritism.
Pen name for the teacher, translator and author hippolyte leon denizard rivail, he was the father of spiritism. In 1854 rivail first heard of the mysterious rapping phenomena that had taken america and europe by storm. The result electrified the high society of the mid 19th century, which. The spirits book by allan kardec overdrive rakuten. Allan kardec translated from the hundred and twentieth thousand by. The book on mediums by allan kardec white crow books. Jan 26, 2010 spiritism does not institute any new morals. 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. It was the first and remains the most important spiritist book, because it addresses in first hand all questions developed subsequently by allan kardec. The spirits book by allan kardec is arguably the bible of spiritualism. Containing the principles of spiritist doctrine on the immortality of. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the spirits book. How allan kardec organized the spirits book and his other books. Publication date 1893 topics spiritualism, spiritualism publisher.
The five books of the spiritist codification published by allan kardec. How allan kardec organized the spirits book and his. Allan kardec vancouver society the allan kardec vancouver society promotes the study, practice, and diffusion of the spiritist doctrine in vancouver, bc, canada. Ordinarily, it is not the type of story that would hold my interest, but the fact that it is based on a true story, later led me to seek, the spirits book, by allan kardec. A discussion of the means of communicating with the invisible world, the development of mediumship and the difficulties encountered inthe practice of spiritualism. The spirits book by allan kardec white crow books ebooks. When published in 1857, it became very popular, making converts not only in france, but all over the continent. Jun 14, 2012 in a special sense, the spirits book contains the doctrine or theory of spiritism. 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. 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.
The spirits book is part of the spiritist codification, and is regarded as one of the five fundamental works of spiritism. The spirits book contains the basic tenets of the spiritist. The spirits book offers new ideas for the person unconvinced by the answers of formal religions or disheartened by the void of afterlife that arises from the conclusions of modern science. These are testimonies given by repentant criminals, hardened spirits, happy, average and suffering spirits, suicides and spirits undergoing earthly atonements. The spirits book allan kardec it was the first and remains the most important spiritist book. The spirits book was published in 1857 and marks the official birth of spiritism, a spiritualist philosophy. The spirits book english edition ebooks em ingles na. 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. Ideak is a nonprofit spiritist association created with the aim of spreading to the world spiritism, according to the thinking and works of allan kardec. Spiritism of allan kardec influences of spirits in our.
The book on mediums by allan kardec, paperback barnes. It contains 1019 questions and answers about the nature of reality, our place in the universe, and the immortality of the soul. The only true guarantee for spirits teachings is in the overall agreement amongst revelations made spontaneously through a large number of mediums unknown to one other and in several places. Spirits may be defined as the intelligent beings of the creation. But allan kardec was not destined to witness the realisation of the project in. Ordinarily, it is not the type of story that would hold my interest, but the fact that it is based on a true story, later led me to seek, the spiritsbook, by allan kardec. Thus, the spirits book present us with both the foundations of spiritism as well as a great place from which to start or deepen our personal search for meaning and purpose. Leon denizard rivail, was a french educator and philosopher born in lyon in 1804. Collected and set in order by allan kardec translated from the hundred and twentieth thousand. The spirits book was written by allan kardec in 1857, it is constituted of 1.
How allan kardec organized the spirits book and his other. For new ideas new words are needed, in order to secure clearness of language by avoiding the confusion inseparable from the employment of the same term for exp. This show covers the influences of spirits in our lives. In his introduction to the spirits book, allan kardec expresses his opinion that new. This book contains the essence of the moral teaching of jesus.
Oct 01, 2006 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. 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. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. It is the result of extensive research by allan kardec and others on a series of seemingly unexplained phenomena taking place during the 1850s in paris and a significant milestone in the field of human thought as it more clearly unveiles the relationship between the.
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