Allan kardec simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 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 spiritsbook, by allan kardec. The spirits book isbn 9781907355981 pdf epub allan kardec. Pen name for the teacher, translator and author hippolyte leon denizard rivail, he was the father of spiritism. In the group that i have been part of, choosing one of the english translations available has been an ongoing. Leon denizard rivail, was a french educator and philosopher born in lyon in 1804. 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. The gospel according to spiritism allan kardec enjoy it and have a blessed one. Book of magic, with instructions for invoking spirits, etc. 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. Jan 26, 2010 spiritism does not institute any new morals.
On 18 april 1857, rivail as allan kardec published his first book on spiritism, the spirits book, comprising a series of answered questions 502 in the first edition and 1,019 in later editions citation needed exploring matters concerning the nature of spirits, the spirit world, and the relationship between the spirit world and the. 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 short definition of spiritism allan kardec youtube. The spirits instructed him to write a book and publish under the pseudonym, allan kardec. 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. Lake livraria allan kardec editora rua monsenhor anacleto, 199 bras fones. 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. Because they served as the starting point to spiritism, and because they were the result of a collaboration between hundreds of. Spirits book by allan kardec 2014, hardcover for sale. Allan kardec is the pen name of the french educator, translator and author hippolyte leon. This is a verbatim transcript of the manuscript, with. The spirits book was written by allan kardec in 1857, it is constituted of 1.
It is the first in a series of five books that kardec wrote that are collectively known as the spiritist codification. 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. This third edition of the spirits book is superb in quality, timelessly speaking directly to the modern heart and mind. 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. He spread the educational ideas of pestalozzi in the 19th century. French scholar hippolyte leon denizard rivail 18041869, aka allan kardec, was a longtime teacher of mathematics, astronomy, and other scientific disciplines before turning to the paranormal.
Sep 10, 2010 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. Biography of allan kardec 30 the mediums book is still the handbook for all who want to delve into the practice of experimental spiritism. Jun 14, 2012 the spirits book paperback june 14 2012 by allan kardec author 4. Jul 30, 2016 this show covers the influences of spirits in our lives. The toronto spiritist society sponsors the study practice and dissemination of spiritism, as codified by allan kardec. 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. They constitute the population of the universe, in opposition to the forms of the material world. It was published by the french educator allan kardec on april 18, 1857. The spirits book by allan kardec is arguably the bible of spiritualism. 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.
Spiritism owes its birth and popularity largely to the work of allan kardec 1804 1869. He is the author of the five books known as the spiritist codification, and is the founder of spiritism. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. He states that when climate conditions became suitable for human life, the incarnation of human spirits began. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. On 18 april 1857, rivail as allan kardec published his first book on spiritism, the spirits book, comprising. In this tome the experimental and investigative features of the. In 1854 rivail first heard of the mysterious rapping phenomena that had taken america and europe by storm. May 01, 2010 the spirits book 1857, written by allan kardec, is widely regarded as the most important piece of writing in the spiritist canon. He was raised as a roman catholic, earned a bachelor of arts degrees in science and a doctorate in medicine, and was fluent in german, english, italian, and spanish in. In a special sense, the spirits book contains the doctrine or theory of spiritism. Her kan man finde oplysninger om det spiritistisk gruppe geeak, om kommende. Since the publication of the spirits book, spiritism has grown into a global movement bridging science, philosophy, and religion into a new way of looking at life and the world around us.
A discussion of the means of communicating with the invisible world, the. 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. Kardec show us that we have to study the ways of communication with the spirits. 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 by allan kardec white crow books ebooks. Spiritualist philosophy edicao especlalmente cedida pelo nucleo espirita caminheiros do bem departameato editorial. Ideak spiritist divulgation institute allan kardec cnpj. The spirits book new english edition translation series of classical spiritist works. Later, in 1864, kardec compiled and wrote le livre des mediums, or the mediums book. The spirits book edition 1 by allan kardec 97815960537. 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 united states spiritist council, published the entire editions of kardecs magazine for the year 1858 and it makes fascinating reading. It was the first and remains the most important spiritist book, because it addresses in first hand all questions developed subsequently by allan kardec.
Publication date 1893 topics spiritualism, spiritualism publisher. The spirits book allan kardec it was the first and remains the most important spiritist book. Theres the most important work about the transcommunication. Nothing better or more complete has yet appeared on the subject. Spirits may be defined as the intelligent beings of the creation. The spirits book 1857, written by allan kardec, is widely regarded as the most important piece of writing in the spiritist canon. 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. Because they served as the starting point to spiritism, and because they were the result of a collaboration between hundreds of intelligences in. It is for this reason that we have inscribed the words spiritualist philosophy on its titlepage. 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 was published in 1857 and marks the official birth of spiritism, a spiritualist philosophy. It is still the surest guide for us to be able to safely explore the realm of mediumship. He dedicated the last 15 years of his life to organise a philosophical doctrine called spiritism. The result electrified the high society of the mid 19th century, which.
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. It amazes me that many contemporary spiritual teachings resonate with the messages offered by the spirits in their 1850s communications. Spiritist forening allan kardec, copenhagen, denmark. The allan kardec vancouver society promotes the study, practice, and diffusion of the spiritist doctrine in vancouver, bc, canada. 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. This show covers the influences of spirits in our lives.
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. This, too, became very successful, as a wonderful source of guidance and information of mediumship and mediumistic development. As such, it is normally studied continuously in every spiritist group or center. 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. The book begins with a thorough introduction of kardec s observations and then contains several chapters of questions being posed with the corresponding answers that were revealed. 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. Respect to the spirits and respect the jesus teaching. Its a manual of how to understand the life beyond the life. It was the first and remains the most important spiritist book, because it addresses in first hand all.
The spirits book isbn 9781907355981 pdf epub allan. The spirits book by allan kardec overdrive rakuten. The mediums book, the gospel according to spiritism. Free download of the first five books written by allan kardec. Allan kardec the spirits book scott january 24, 2020 january 24, 2020 resources. Spiritism of allan kardec influences of spirits in our. A second dissolution has to occur, under the action of the good. When published in 1857, it became very popular, making converts not only in france, but all over the continent. The united states spiritist council, published the entire editions of kardec s magazine for the year 1858 and it makes fascinating reading. 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. The mediums book and the spirits book are, truly, allan kardecs most lasting signature upon the spiritualist movement.
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