Free pdf spiritist books in several languages kardec a 2019 film. Ideak spiritist divulgation institute allan kardec cnpj. The way in which the questions posed by the author through the medium are put reflects. Allan kardec has 153 books on goodreads with 8158 ratings. Because they served as the starting point to spiritism, and because they were the result of a collaboration between hundreds of. The mediums book is about mediumship a faculty that enables the communication between human beings and the spirits of the socalled dead. 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. 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. Allan kardecs most popular book is the spirits book. The mediums book allan kardec a discussion of the means of communicating with the invisible world, the development of mediumship. 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. He spread the educational ideas of pestalozzi in the 19th century. 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.
Because they served as the starting point to spiritism, and because they were the result of a collaboration between hundreds of intelligences in. Fundamentals of the spiritist philosophy english duration. 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 by allan kardec white crow books ebooks. 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. 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 consoler, advocate, and other translations were made describing the person who would come to earth and teach us all things. The book on mediums allan kardec bok 9781907661778 bokus.
The spirits book the gospel according to spiritism the mediums book heaven and hell genesis spiritist group of new york. The gospel according to spiritism comments on the gospels, highlighting passages that kardec believed represent the ethical fundamentals shared by all religious and. The book presents the teachings of the spirits on all types. The 5 basic books learn more about the 5 basic books of the spiritist codification. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In the 1850s, whilst investigating the afterlife, kardec communicated in. The spirits book paperback jun 14 2012 by allan kardec author 4. 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 or mediums and evokers handbook is a book by allan kardec published in 1861, second of the five fundamental works of spiritism. Allan kardec was born hippolyte leon denizard rivail in lyon, france, in october of 1804. The mediums bookmakes claims about the mechanics of the spiritual world, such as the processes involved in channeling spirits and techniques to be developed by mediums. This was followed by a series of other books, including the mediums book, the gospel.
Allan kardec was the first to seriously study mediumship by using a scientific method. 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. January 26, 2010 mediums book, the gospel as explained by spiritism, heaven and hell, and. Allan kardec is the pseudonym of the french teacher and educator hippolyte leon denizard rivail. 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 book on mediums by allan kardec, paperback barnes. Jun 14, 2012 the spirits book paperback jun 14 2012 by allan kardec author 4.
The spirits book, the mediums book, the gospel as explained by spiritism, heaven and hell, and. Allan kardec simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. He dedicated the last 15 years of his life to organise a philosophical doctrine called spiritism. Its contents comprised his interviews with the ten mediums and over 500 questions they answered about the spirit world and all. An excellent book of spiritual guidance, kardec explains the methods of mediumship. 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 mediums book 1861, the gospel according to spiritism 1864, heaven and hell 1865, and the genesis 1868.
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. 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. The mediums book edicao especialmente cedida pelo nucleo espirita caminheiros do bem departamento editorial. The book on mediums allan kardec bok 9781907661778. He is the author of the five books known as the spiritist codification, and is the founder of spiritism. The book on mediums, also known as the mediums book, was written by allan kardec and originally published in 1861. A discussion of the means of communicating with the invisible world, the. The book presents the teachings of spirits on all types of spirit manifestations, the ways of communicating with. It is for this reason that we have inscribed the words spiritualist philosophy on its titlepage. 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. The book on mediums by allan kardec, 9781907661754, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The book on mediums or mediums and evokers handbook a. 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. Allan kardec is the pen name of the french educator, translator and author hippolyte leon.
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. In this tome the experimental and investigative features of the. Kardec himself would go on to edit and publish four other books through this cooperation with the spirit world before passing in 1869. Printed in great britain for the headquarters publishing co ltd. By brian foster abstract the arrival of allan kardec and the spirit of truth was heralded in the new testament john 14. Kardec s 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. The mediums book is the second of the five books comprising the codification of the spiritist doctrine. Allan kardec was a disciple and collaborator of johann heinrich pestalozzi, and a teacher in courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry, astronomy, physiology, comparative. Through this book, we learn how to contact spirits of human ancestors, and identify both the good and evil among them. Lake livraria allan kardec editora rua monsenhor anacleto, 199 bras fones. The book on mediums was translated from french to english so the translation might not be as accurate. 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. His first book under the name of allan kardec was published in 1857 and was called a the spiritsa booka. A discussion of the means of communicating with the invisible world, the development of mediumship and the difficulties encountered inthe practice of spiritualism.
Free download of the first five books written by allan kardec. The spirits book 1857, written by allan kardec, is widely regarded as the most important piece of writing in the spiritist canon. Things to remember when reading this book i call this list a reminder or warning. Hence, before attributing a book to this allan kardec, be sure its by someone named solely allan kardec allan having two ll. It contains 1019 questions and answers about the nature of reality, our place in the universe, and the immortality of the soul. 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 book was written in an interview format in order to present the most accurate reproduction of the questions posed and the answers given. 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.
The high moral tone of the mediums book, as of all the writings of allan. It is the first in a series of five books that kardec wrote that are collectively known as the spiritist codification. 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. Kardec, is in unison with the assertion so often repeated by the spirits whose.
This book was written in the 19th century and nearing the end of the victorian era. 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. The mediums book sees allan kardec introduce and explain how human beings can communicate with the vast spiritual realm.
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