The Spirits' Book by Allan Kardec
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(Paperback - New Edition)
- Pub. Date: November 2005
- 424pp
- Sales Rank: 88,605
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Product Details
- Pub. Date: November 2005
- Publisher: Cosimo Classics
- Format: Paperback, 424pp
- Sales Rank: 88,605
- ISBN-13: 9781596053137
- ISBN: 1596053135
- Edition Number: 1
- Edition Description: New Edition
Synopsis
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 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 use-a place in this history of the paranormal as the father of spiritism.
Kardec "interviews" the spirits, asking more than 1000 questions about morality, the nature of the soul, the history of humanity, and more, including:
. "Is the soul reincarnated immediately after its separation from the body?"
. "Does the spirit remember his corporeal existence?"
. "Could two beings, who have already known and loved each other, meet again and recognise one another, in another corporeal existence?"
. "What is to be thought of the signification attributed to dreams?"
. "Are good and evil absolute for all men?"
. "What is the aim of God in visiting mankind with destructive calamities?"
. "Is it possible for man to enjoy perfect happiness upon the earth?"
Promising nothing less than the secret of the destiny of the human race, this extraordinary book, first published in 1856, is as curious today as it was a century and a half ago.
French scholar HIPPOLYTE LEON DENIZARD RIVAIL (1804-1869), aka Allan Kardec, was a longtime teacher of mathematics, astronomy, and other scientific disciplines before turning to the paranormal.
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Spirits' Bookby Anonymous
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October 18, 2005: I am originally from Brazil where Spiritism by Allan Kardek is very big. I used to go to the temple or church or as you want to say and was engaged with it very much. I read this book several times and was always reviewing the questions and answers. It really gives you a sense of things around you, like and where they came from and why they exist and are there. Tip: if you a curious person or want to learn something different, put aside your religion beliefs for a moment and try to think to understand the answers of the spirits through Allan Kardek. I felt like I had a base for things and made them very clear in my mind what things are about. There are questions that you may be it in certain situations or thinking of it and the answers, depending on your understanding, will help you out very much. I really hope you enjoy it!
Spirits' Bookby Anonymous
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July 02, 2002: This book has changed the way I see life. This book answers every question i have ever wondered about. Since it is written in question and answer form, it seems as if the spirits are really talking directly to you. I believe in Jesus Christ but I tend to question almost everything in the bible becasue everything contradicts itself. In this book written by the spirits through Kardec, Everything is explained. I see life and other people in new ways, and I also treat others much better because of this book. From war to death, where you go when you die, past lives, and most importantly why you are the way you are.. this book can answer it all. It is a MUST read. It calms the mind and spirit while you read..
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