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. Kardec s publications have sparked a growing global movement that has been transforming millions of lives throughout the world for more than 150 years. 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. Printed in great britain for the headquarters publishing co ltd. Start reading the mediums book on your kindle in under a minute. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A discussion of the means of communicating with the invisible world, the. Kardec himself would go on to edit and publish four other books through this cooperation with the spirit world before passing in 1869. 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. The spirits book 1857, written by allan kardec, is widely regarded as the most important piece of writing in the spiritist canon. Free pdf spiritist books in several languages kardec a 2019 film. The book on mediums by allan kardec white crow books. Kardec, is in unison with the assertion so often repeated by the spirits whose. By brian foster abstract the arrival of allan kardec and the spirit of truth was heralded in the new testament john 14.
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. He is the author of the five books known as the spiritist codification, and is the founder of spiritism. The 5 basic books learn more about the 5 basic books of the spiritist codification. The book on mediums allan kardec bok 9781907661778 bokus. The consoler, advocate, and other translations were made describing the person who would come to earth and teach us all things. This was followed by a series of other books, including the mediums book, the gospel. From an affluent family, the young rivail at the age 10 was sent to switzerland to study in one of the most. 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. In this tome the experimental and investigative features of the. The spirits book, the mediums book, the gospel as explained by spiritism, heaven and hell, and. The book on mediums, also known as the mediums book, was written by allan kardec and originally published in 1861. He dedicated the last 15 years of his life to organise a philosophical doctrine called. 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.
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. He is known for the official organization of spiritism and for writing a series of books under his celtic pen. 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. The spirits book by allan kardec is arguably the bible of spiritualism. 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. Lake livraria allan kardec editora rua monsenhor anacleto, 199 bras fones. The entire proceeds of this book are donated to the allan kardec study group, a nonprofit organization whose workers are all voluntary, which has been set up for the purpose of the dissemination of the spiritism doctrine, based on the lines of the codification by allan kardec.
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. 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. Its introduction explains the new ideas and how kardec organized the 1019 questions and answers contained in the book.
This book was written in the 19th century and nearing the end of the victorian era. The spirits book paperback jun 14 2012 by allan kardec author 4. Allan kardec was born hippolyte leon denizard rivail in lyon, france, in october of 1804. Allan kardec is the pen name of the french educator, translator and author hippolyte leon. The entire proceeds of this book are donated to the allan kardec study group, a nonprofit organization whose workers are all voluntary, which has been set up for the purpose of the. It is for this reason that we have inscribed the words spiritualist philosophy on its titlepage. 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. Free download of the first five books written 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. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.
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. 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. His first book under the name of allan kardec was published in 1857 and was called a the spiritsa booka. Allan kardec simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
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 spirits book by allan kardec white crow books ebooks. The book presents the teachings of the spirits on all types of spirit manifestations. In the 1850s, whilst investigating the afterlife, kardec communicated in. It contains 1019 questions and answers about the nature of reality, our place in the universe, and the immortality of the soul. Jun 14, 2012 the spirits book paperback jun 14 2012 by allan kardec author 4. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading. 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. 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. Kardecs publications have sparked a growing global movement that has been transforming millions of lives throughout the world for more than 150 years. The mediums book 1861, the gospel according to spiritism 1864, heaven and hell 1865, and the genesis 1868. Fundamentals of the spiritist philosophy english duration.
Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The book on mediums or mediums and evokers handbook a. The book on mediums by allan kardec, 9781907661754, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The mediums book allan kardec a discussion of the means of communicating with the invisible world, the development of mediumship.
The spirits book the gospel according to spiritism the mediums book heaven and hell genesis spiritist group of new york. It is the widely respected follow up to the spirits book which was published in 1857. Ideak spiritist divulgation institute allan kardec cnpj. January 26, 2010 book i call this list a reminder or warning. The mediums book is the second of the five books comprising the codification of the spiritist doctrine. It is the first in a series of five books that kardec wrote that are collectively known as the spiritist codification.
Because they served as the starting point to spiritism, and because they were the result of a collaboration between hundreds of intelligences in. 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. In the article about the young medium and how he was tricked. 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. 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. Allan kardec has 151 books on goodreads with 8010 ratings. The consoler, advocate, and other translations were made. 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. 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. 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. Allan kardec is the pseudonym of the french teacher and educator hippolyte leon denizard rivail.
The book was written in an interview format in order to present the most accurate reproduction of the questions posed and the answers given. 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. It is the widely respected follow up to the spirits book which was. The book on mediums was translated from french to english so the translation might not be as accurate.
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