It contains 1019 questions and answers about the nature of reality, our place in the universe, and the immortality of the soul. 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. Allan kardecs synopsis of knowledge relayed by spirits. Framed in a question and answer format, the resulting text covers a great many topics of interest to spiritual seekers. Allan kardecs supreme handbook about the world of the spirits and the movement of spiritism is a valuable and insightful guide to existences beyond our corporeal realm. Each one is worth keeping in mind when dealing with the other world.
In 1854 rivail first heard of the mysterious rapping phenomena. This approach is often referred to as the tripleaspect of spiritism. The spirits book by allan kardec white crow books books. 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 spirits book by kardec, allan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. Regardless, this does not constitute sufficient grounds for rejection. The spirits book was written by allan kardec in 1857, it is constituted of 1.
Follow kardec radio talk shows to never miss another show. 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. Jun 14, 2012 the spirits book is the first and, in a way, most important book by allan kardec, in that it contains the foundations of the entire spiritist system. The spirits book ebook by allan kardec rakuten kobo. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Translated from the hundred and twentieth thousand by anna blackwell. It was the first and remains the most important spiritist book, because it addresses in first. Thus, the spirits book presents 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. The spirits book allan kardec bok 97819076610 bokus. This book constitutes the most excellent repository of teachings on the existence and nature of spirits and their relations with the world to this day. The spirits book 1857 written by allan kardec is widely regarded as the most important piece of writing in the spiritist canon. The spirits book is the first and, in a way, most important book by allan kardec, in that it contains the foundations of the entire spiritist system. Jan 26, 2010 spiritism does not institute any new morals. Kardec begins this work by delving into the historical significance of spirits. The mediums book, the gospel according to spiritism, heaven and hell and the genesis according to. The books of allan kardec the spirit world around us with. The spirits are not all equal nor in power, nor in knowledge or wisdom.
The beings who thus enter into communication with us designate themselves, as we have said, by the name of spirits or genii, and as having belonged, in many cases at least, to men who have lived upon the earth. Spiritualist philosophy, containing the principles of spiritist doctrine on the immortality of the soul, the nature of spirits and their relations with men, the moral law, the present life, the future life, and the destiny of the human race. Spiritualist philosophy allan kardec bauman rare books. The spirits book is the first book published by allan kardec. Kardecpedia belongs to the ideak spiritist divulgation institute allan kardec. The book on mediums or mediums and evokers handbook is a book by allan kardec published in 1861, second of the five fundamental works of spiritism. The spirits book by allan kardec, published todaymay 18th 162 years ago. The spirits book isbn 9781907355981 pdf epub allan. God leaves to our conscience the choice of the road we decide to follow, and the liberty of yielding to one or another of the opposing influences that act upon us. The spirits book by allan kardec white crow books ebooks. Life after death experience nde with steve gardipee, vietnam war story one of the best ndes duration. Leon denizard rivail, was a french educator and philosopher born in lyon in 1804. The content of the spirits book is the words of these advanced spirits who engaged with kardec in discussions of topics regarding the nature of life and intelligence in the universe. 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 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. In a special sense, the spirits book contains the doctrine or theory of spiritism. A classic of spiritual literature, the spirits book was first published in 1857 in the french language, published by a man using the name allan kardec who had become interested in the phenomena of spirit contact. Allan kardec vancouver society the allan kardec vancouver society promotes the study, practice, and diffusion of the spiritist doctrine in vancouver, bc, canada. How allan kardec organized the spirits book and his. The spirits book is referred to by many as the bible of spiritism and spiritualism. The spirits book by allan kardec is arguably the bible of spiritualism. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The book of mediums, is just that, a guide for mediums on spirits, that touches on topics such as spirit manifestations, haunting, communicating with spirits, and invocations. 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.
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. The second chapter presents practical and experimental aspects of the science and is a kind of summary of the mediums book. Allan kardec the spirits book scott january 24, 2020 january 24, 2020 resources spiritism owes its birth and popularity largely to the work of allan kardec 1804 1869. The spirits books allan kardec haftad 9781907355981 bokus. The arrival of allan kardec and the spirit of truth was heralded in the new testament john 14. The spirits book by allan kardec, published todaymay 18th.
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. Later edition in english of rivails compendium of spiritual knowledge, with frontispiece portrait, handsomely bound. The spirits book by allan kardec, 97815960537, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. New english translation of the spirits book by allan. This third edition of the spirits book is superb in quality, timelessly speaking directly. The spirits book 1857, written by allan kardec, is widely regarded as the most important piece of writing in the spiritist canon.
The spirits book was published in 1857 and marks the official birth of spiritism, a spiritualist philosophy. The book the spirits book among many other spiritist works may be. As such, it is normally studied continuously in every spiritist group or center. The spirits book allan kardec, anna blackwell isbn. Spirits book spiritism and spiritualism allan kardec youtube.
The third chapter is a short synthesis of the spirits book, with solutions to psychological, moral and philosophical problems according to. Jun 14, 2012 in a special sense, the spirits book contains the doctrine or theory of spiritism. The spirits book new english edition translation series of classical spiritist works. Unshakable faith is only that which can stand alongside reason in every era of history. The spirits book allan kardec it was the first and remains the most important spiritist book. It contains 1019 questions and answers taken from allan kardecs numerous commutations with spirit written down at sitting s with mediums.
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. The spirits book isbn 9781907355981 pdf epub allan kardec. It is for this reason that we have inscribed the words spiritualist philosophy on its titlepage. 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 was the first book spiritism published by allan kardec in 1857, a mere nine years after the fox sisters triggered the spiritual renaissance.
Children do not understand all that is understood by their parents, nor does an uneducated person understand all 66 allan kardec the spirits book that is understood by an educated one. Allan kardec is the pen name of the french teacher and. When two grave and serious spirits began speaking to a french a. The spirits book quotes showing 18 of 8 if we had never seen fishes, we should be at a loss to understand how any living beings could exist in the sea. 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 online at alibris.
In the group that i have been part of, choosing one of the english translations available has been an ongoing. Containing the principles of spiritist doctrine on the immortality of the soul. 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. 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. This is a book that should be read as in a group setting, a study group of mediums, where people can discuss the contexts, and by doing so learning from it better. Our website provides all the information you need to find us in vancouver, as well as guidance towards the understanding of spiritism. 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. The spirits book by allan kardec overdrive rakuten. The consoler, advocate, and other translations were made describing the person who would come to earth and teach us all things.
Prolegomena the spirits book by allan kardec youtube. It contains a complete explanation about life and its foundational aspects. The book on mediums or mediums and evokers handbook a. This new translation is based on painstaking research of the french text, so as to provide the most faithful rendering in english of kardecs seminal work. 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 result electrified the high society of the mid 19th century, which. 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.
It is the first in a series of five books that kardec wrote that are collectively known as the spiritist codification. The book begins with a thorough introduction of kardecs observations and then contains several chapters of questions being posed with the corresponding answers. In 1854 rivail first heard of the mysterious rapping phenomena that had taken america and europe by storm. The spirits book edition 1 by allan kardec 97815960537. 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 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. Free download of the first five books written by allan kardec. This books publication marked the birth of spiritualism in france. This third edition of the spirits book is superb in quality, timelessly speaking directly to the modern heart and mind. The most recent english translation of the spirits book has been released. The spirits book ebook by allan kardec, anna blackwell. Spiritism satanic religion exposed allan kardec, the.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the spirits book. Listen to the books of allan kardec the spirit world around us with brian foster by kardec radio talk shows for free. It was published by the french educator allan kardec on april 18, 1857. It contains 1019 questions and answers taken from allan kardec s numerous commutations with spirit written down at sitting s with mediums.
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