The spirits book, the mediums book, the gospel as explained by spiritism, heaven and hell, and. 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. This book was written in the 19th century and nearing the end of the victorian era. 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. Kardecpedia belongs to the ideak spiritist divulgation institute allan kardec. Free download of the first five books written by allan kardec. The spirits book by allan kardec overdrive rakuten.
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. Nov 07, 2017 kardec himself would go on to edit and publish four other books through this cooperation with the spirit world before passing in 1869. The book presents the teachings of the spirits on all types. This is the second book in the series of about 5 books written under the pseudo name of allan kardec. 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. The spirits book was released 1857 and it didnt take long for spiritism to become popular and spread far beyond france. The book on mediums was translated from french to english so the translation might not be as accurate. The mediums book sees allan kardec introduce and explain how human beings can communicate with the vast spiritual realm. The book presents the teachings of spirits on all types of spirit manifestations, the ways of communicating with. It contains 1019 questions and answers taken from allan kardec s numerous commutations with spirit written down at sitting s with mediums. He is known today as one of the founders of spiritism and the author of five books dedicated to the spiritist codification.
In the 1850s, whilst investigating the afterlife, kardec communicated in. 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 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. Ideak spiritist divulgation institute allan kardec cnpj. The mediums book sees allan kardec introduce and explain how human beings can communicate with the vast spiritual. 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. The mediums book is about mediumship a faculty that enables the communication between human beings and the spirits of the socalled dead. January 26, 2010 book paperback june 14 2012 by allan kardec author 4. 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.
Boeken van allan kardec koop je eenvoudig online bij. Through this book, we learn how to contact spirits of human ancestors, and identify both the good and evil among them. Life after death, reincarnation, spiritism, mediumship and the spirit world are just few of the topics covered here. The spirits book is referred to by many as the bible of spiritism and spiritualism. Kardec s publications have sparked a growing global movement that has been transforming millions of lives throughout the world for more than 150 years. The book on mediums, also known as the mediums book, was written by allan kardec and originally published in 1861. Lake livraria allan kardec editora rua monsenhor anacleto, 199 bras fones. 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. 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. Very minimal writing or notations in margins not affecting the text. 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. People in many other european countries followed kardecs lead and spiritism found its way to north america where it travelled south to brazil where kardecs doctrine still has millions of followers to this very day. 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 1857, written by allan kardec, is widely regarded as the most important piece of writing in the spiritist canon. Ideak is a nonprofit spiritist association created with the aim of spreading to. Kardec also drew on this same material to compile four other works, the mediums book, the gospel as explained by spirits, heaven and hell, and genesis. 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. 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. 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. This, too, became very successful, as a wonderful source of guidance and information of mediumship and mediumistic development. The spirits book allan kardec june 12, 2016 this book is a gathering of 1. It is for this reason that we have inscribed the words spiritualist philosophy on its titlepage.
The book on mediums or mediums and evokers handbook a. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The book on mediums allan kardec bok 9781907661778 bokus. 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. His first book under the name of allan kardec was published in 1857 and was called a the spiritsa booka.
Guide for mediums and invocators paperback january 15, 1970 by allan kardec author visit amazons allan kardec page. 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. 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 the spirits book the gospel according to spiritism the mediums book heaven and hell genesis spiritist group of new york. Aug 12, 2011 the mediums book is the second of the five books comprising the codification of the spiritist doctrine. The 5 basic books learn more about the 5 basic books of the spiritist codification. Pen name for the teacher, translator and author hippolyte leon denizard rivail, he was the father of spiritism. Later, in 1864, kardec compiled and wrote le livre des mediums, or the mediums book. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The book on mediums by allan kardec, paperback barnes. Possible clean exlibrary copy, with their stickers and or stamps. 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. Allan kardec was the first to seriously study mediumship by using a scientific method.
The book on mediums by allan kardec white crow books. The mediums book edicao especialmente cedida pelo nucleo espirita caminheiros do bem departamento editorial. 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. The spirits book by kardec, allan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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 book on mediums by allan kardec white crow books books.
The spirits book the gospel according to spiritism the mediums book heaven and hell genesis spiritist group of new york. 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. He is the author of the five books known as the spiritist codification, and is the founder of spiritism. The book on mediums allan kardec bok 9781907661778. 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 mediums book is the second of the five books comprising the codification of the spiritist doctrine. Things to remember when reading this book i call this list a reminder or warning. The mediums book and the spirits book are, truly, allan kardecs most lasting signature upon the spiritualist movement.
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. It is the first in a series of five books that kardec wrote that are collectively known as the spiritist codification. It contains 1019 questions and answers taken from allan kardecs numerous commutations with spirit written down at sitting s with mediums. 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. 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. Jun 14, 2012 the spirits book paperback june 14 2012 by allan kardec author 4. The mediums book 1861, the gospel according to spiritism 1864, heaven and hell 1865, and the genesis 1868. Kardec himself would go on to edit and publish four other books through this cooperation with the spirit world before passing in 1869. Allan kardec was born hippolyte leon denizard rivail in lyon, france, in october of 1804. In the book of mediums, kardec a french intellectual, professor and scientist of his time 1860s, continues to reveal what had mostly up to that time been hidden of the very active world of.
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