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 is the first and, in a way, most important book by allan kardec, in that it contains the foundations of the entire spiritist system. Containing the principles of spiritist doctrine on the immortality of. 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 mediums book allan kardec a discussion of the means of communicating with the invisible world, the development of mediumship and the difficulties encountered in the practice of spiritism.
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. He is the author of the five books known as the spiritist codification, and is the founder of spiritism. In this tome the experimental and investigative features of the doctrine are presented, explained and taught. Kardecpedia belongs to the ideak spiritist divulgation institute allan kardec. 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. It was the first and remains the most important spiritist book. It became very wellknown once it had arrived in the north american continent and the asian continent, especially in the second half of the 19th century. The result electrified the high society of the mid 19th century, which was already fascinated by spirit tapping and other paranormalities, and earned kardec a. The result electrified the high society of the mid 19th century, which was already fascinated by spirit tapping and other paranormalities, and earned kardec a pseudonym his spirits commanded him to usea place in this history of the paranormal as the father of spiritism. The consoler, advocate, and other translations were made describing the person who would come to earth and teach us all things. The book is structured as a collection of questions regarding the origin of the spirits, the purpose of the life, the order of.
It is for this reason that we have inscribed the words spiritualist philosophy on its titlepage. Jun 14, 2012 in a special sense, the spirits book contains the doctrine or theory of spiritism. Allan kardec s the gospel according to spiritism is an enlightening book. The spirits book was written by allan kardec in 1857, it is constituted of 1. This third edition of the spirits book is superb in quality, timelessly speaking directly. Allan kardec is the pen name of the french teacher and.
The first part is a comparative analysis of the concepts of different faiths about heaven, purgatory and hell, angels and demons, and future punishment and rewards. The five books of the spiritist codification published by allan kardec. Thus, in the human being there are three essential components. Just like most grand religions, spiritism was exported rapidly from its country of origin, france. In order to cooperate in the material worlds as agents of a divine power, the spirits temporarily have a material body. Allan kardec is the pen name of the french teacher and educator. Prolegomena the spirits book by allan kardec youtube. 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 was published by the french educator allan kardec on april 18, 1857. Spirits book preface introduction prolegomena youtube.
In this book, allan kardec approaches divine justice from the point of view of spiritism. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the spirits book. By brian foster abstract the arrival of allan kardec and the spirit of truth was heralded in the new testament john 14. Aug 29, 2019 a spirit who apparently knows details from a private conversation he had with his wife, and the revelation that rivail used to be a druid known as allan kardec an idea he becomes enamored with. When two grave and serious spirits began speaking to a french a. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Not very much is known about allan kardec s early years within the spiritualist movement, but his impact upon the movement is profound. The spirits books allan kardec haftad 9781907355981 bokus.
Allan kardecs synopsis of knowledge relayed by spirits. This, too, became very successful, as a wonderful source of guidance and information of mediumship and mediumistic development. Both the names allan and kardec were said to have been his names in previous incarnations. The arrival of allan kardec and the spirit of truth was heralded in the new testament john 14. The book, kardec maintained, was dictated and directed by the spirits themselves and was titled the spirits book. Jan 01, 2018 the five books of the spiritist codification published by allan kardec. 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 spirits book is the first book published by allan kardec. Nov 30, 2005 the result electrified the high society of the mid 19th century, which was already fascinated by spirit tapping and other paranormalities, and earned kardec a pseudonym his spirits commanded him to usea place in this history of the paranormal as the father of spiritism. The spirits book by allan kardec is arguably the bible of spiritualism. The mediums book and the spirits book are, truly, allan kardec s most lasting signature upon the spiritualist movement. The spirits book edition 1 by allan kardec 97815960537. Kardec founded the parisian society of psychologic studies for the purpose of obtaining more material from spirits to elucidate the truth of the teaching. As such, it is normally studied continuously in every spiritist group or center. The spirits book was published in 1857 and marks the official birth of spiritism, a spiritualist philosophy. The future will not only alter our culture and technology, but also religion. Allan kardec spirit society of maryland, rockville, md. The spirits book 1857, written by allan kardec, is widely regarded as the most important piece of writing in the spiritist canon. He is best known for his classic, le livre des esprits the spirits book, first published in 1856. Be perfect the gospel according to spiritism chapter. Later, in 1864, kardec compiled and wrote le livre des mediums, or the mediums book.
The united states spiritist council, published the entire editions of kardec s magazine for the year 1858 and it makes fascinating reading. 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. The spirits book, the mediums book, the gospel according to spiritism, heaven and hell and the genesis. Regardless, this does not constitute sufficient grounds for rejection. It is the first in a series of five books that kardec wrote that are collectively known as the spiritist codification. That which has been set in stone for thousands of years, whether hindu, zoroastrian, islamic, christian, buddhism, or any other type of religion or sect will be modified. The fact that a spirit world exists will reawaken our spirituality. The spirits book the spirits book 1857, written by allan kardec, is widely regarded as the most important piece of writing in the spiritist canon. 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. Kardec radio is the first spiritist radio in the english language. 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. 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.
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. It contains a complete explanation about life and its foundational aspects. Jan 28, 2016 the spirits book by allan kardec introduction. The book on mediums, also known as the mediums book, was written by allan kardec and originally published in 1861. Achetez neuf ou doccasion the spirits book kardec, allan livres passer au contenu principal. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Buy the spirits book by allan kardec online at alibris. It contains 1019 questions and answers about the nature of reality, our place in the universe, and the immortality of the soul. The spirits book is part of the spiritist codification, and is regarded as one of the five fundamental works of spiritism.
It fully explains what many passages really meant in the new testament. 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. By the work required in their corporeal lives, the spirits improve their intelligence and, by observing gods law, they acquire the merits which will lead them to eternal happiness. This is a short documentary about spiritism produced by the spiritist society of baltimore, usa. The result electrified the high society of the mid 19th century, which was already fascinated by spirit tapping and other paranormalities, and earned kardec a pseudonym. 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. The book begins with a thorough introduction of kardecs observations and then contains several chapters of questions being posed with the corresponding answers. With the teachings he received from higher spirits through various mediums, he wrote five books that would become the basis of the spiritist doctrine. The spirits book by allan kardec white crow books ebooks. 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 classic guide to spiritism and the spirit world by kardec, allan, blackwell, anna isbn. Spiritist society of dallas without charity there is no. In a special sense, the spirits book contains the doctrine or theory of spiritism.