Kardec himself would go on to edit and publish four other books through this cooperation with the invisible world before passing in 1869. 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. 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 mediums book 1861, the gospel according to spiritism 1864, heaven and hell 1865, and the genesis 1868. With the teachings he received from higher spirits through various mediums, he wrote five books that would become the basis of the spiritist doctrine. A discussion of the means of communicating with the invisible world, the development of mediumship and the difficulties. The book on mediums ebook por allan kardec 9781907661761. He compiled the mediums responses that were consistent and adapted them into a philosophy that he called spiritism.
The book on mediums by allan kardec overdrive rakuten. 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. His publications on the topic include the book on mediums, the spirits book, and the gospel according to spiritism. A guide for mediums and invocators by allan kardec paperback, 2010 at the best online prices at ebay. An excellent book of spiritual guidance, kardec explains the methods of mediumship. Booktopia has the book on mediums, a guide for mediums and invocators by allan kardec. The content that follows has been directly transcribed from the book on mediums, 1861. Buy a discounted paperback of the book on mediums online from australias leading online bookstore. What is his importance, or role, when it comes to all the spiritist teachings and practices. Since then, spiritism has grown into a global movement bridging science, philosophy, and religion into a new way of looking at life, the afterlife.
Jan 26, 2010 spiritism does not institute any new morals. Later, in 1864, kardec compiled and wrote le livre des mediums, or the mediums book. 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. Jun 14, 2012 in a special sense, the spirits book contains the doctrine or theory of spiritism. 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. If you are interested in learning more, i highly recommend picking up a copy of the spirits book by allan kardec. The spirits book, the mediums book, the gospel according to spiritism, heaven and hell and the genesis. The spirits book 1857, written by allan kardec, is widely regarded as the most important piece of writing in the spiritist. The book on mediums by allan kardec, paperback barnes.
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. How allan kardec organized the spirits book and his other. The mediums book and the spirits book are, truly, allan kardecs most lasting signature upon the spiritualist movement. You probably know hes related to spiritism, and hes often quoted in spiritist texts, public talks, and more. 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. 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. Allan kardecs most popular book is the spirits book. Below you will find the 73 different kinds of spirit mediums, as first listed in kardec s the book on mediums published in 1861 amazon link including what they do, how their gifts work and what was being said about them by society at the time. 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 was one of the very first books on knowledge relayed from spirit 1857 and many consider this to be the most influential book for codifying spiritism as a practice. The book on mediums by allan kardec white crow books books. Rivail was born in lyon on october 3, 1804 into a family who had, for many generations, been lawyers and magistrates. It is for this reason that we have inscribed the words spiritualist philosophy on its titlepage.
In the same manner, many others have continued to help generate. The book presents the teachings of the spirits on all types of spirit manifestations. Many out there believe people of kardec s ilk are filmflam artists making a bunch of money selling books, but the film isnt interested in even suggesting that spiritism is anything but real. Kardecs publications have sparked a growing global movement that has been transforming millions of lives throughout the world for more than 150 years. 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 spirits around us. The spirits book by allan kardec is arguably the bible of spiritualism. 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.
Jan 01, 2018 its introduction explains the new ideas and how kardec organized the 1019 questions and answers contained in the book. The book on mediums by allan kardec white crow books. The 5 basic books learn more about the 5 basic books of the spiritist codification. The movie was released in brazil on october 7, 2011 in celebration of the birthday month of kardec. On 18 april 1857, rivail as allan kardec published his first book on spiritism, the spirits book, comprising a series of answered questions 502 in the first edition and 1,019 in later editions citation needed exploring matters concerning the nature of spirits, the spirit world, and the relationship between the spirit world and the material world. The spirits book by allan kardec white crow books ebooks.
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 during his spiritist studies. After kardec became convinced that mediums could put him in touch with spirits human personalities who survived bodily death, kardec worked to develop a scientific research program to study this subject and called it spiritism, defined by him as a science that deals with the nature, origin, and destiny of spirits, and their relation with. Hence, before attributing a book to this allan kardec, be sure its by someone named solely allan kardec allan having two ll. The mediums book sees allan kardec introduce and explain how human beings can communicate with the vast spiritual realm.
The book attained a wide readership from all classes of society. The book on mediums, a guide for mediums and invocators by. The book presents the teachings of the spirits on all types. On 18 april 1857, rivail as allan kardec published his first book on spiritism, the spirits book, comprising. 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. If you channel or desire to develope the ability this is your manual before you go any farther. 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. Read the book on mediums guide for mediums and invocators by allan kardec available from rakuten kobo. 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. Allan kardec books list of books by author allan kardec.
He is the author of the five books known as the spiritist codification, and is the founder of spiritism. It contains 1019 questions and answers about the nature of reality, our place in the universe, and the immortality of the soul. Allan kardec founder of spiritualism life after death as. Allan kardec was the pen name of renowned french educator hippolyte rivail, who codified spiritism after studying a series of seemingly unexplained phenomena taking place in paris during the 1850s. The spirits book by allan kardec overdrive rakuten. It contains 1019 questions and answers taken from allan kardec s numerous commutations with spirit written down at sitting s with mediums.
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. Its introduction explains the new ideas and how kardec organized the 1019 questions and answers contained in the book. The spirits book is referred to by many as the bible of spiritism and spiritualism. Free download of the first five books written by allan kardec.
Allan kardec has 145 books on goodreads with 7817 ratings. This is the second book in the series of about 5 books written under the pseudo name of allan kardec. Summary of the spirits teachings and their manifestations. He worked in paris, france as a teacher of physics, mathematics, astronomy, chemistry, and anatomy. Containing the principles of spiritist doctrine on the immortality of the soul, the nature of spirits and their relations with men. It is the first in a series of five books that kardec wrote that are collectively known as the spiritist codification. 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 kardecs synopsis of knowledge relayed by spirits. The spirits book 1857, written by allan kardec, is widely regarded as the most important piece of writing in the spiritist canon. This book is the foundation of what he called spiritism, which is a science that studies the. 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. 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. His first book under the name of allan kardec was published in 1857 and was called a the spiritsa booka.
The 73 different kinds of mediums as described by allan. In this tome the experimental and investigative features of the doctrine are presented, explained and taught. 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 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. After two years of intensive work, asking questions, compiling and organizing the material based on the agreement and universality of the answers, and adding his commentaries, he published in 1857 the spirits book under the pseudonym of allan kardec. Kardecpedia belongs to the ideak spiritist divulgation institute allan kardec. Kardec s publications have sparked a growing global movement that has been transforming millions of lives throughout the world for more than 150 years. How mediums use spiritual manifestations and psychic energy to talk to ghosts and spirits hardcover allan kardec. Our website provides all the information you need to find us in vancouver, as well as guidance towards the understanding of spiritism. This, too, became very successful, as a wonderful source of guidance and information of mediumship and mediumistic development. 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. Allan kardec is the pen name of the french educator, translator and author hippolyte leon. 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.
His manuals cover more than any medium can imagine. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. The book on mediums by allan kardec, 9781907661754, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Through this book, we learn how to contact spirits of human ancestors, and identify both the good and evil among them. The book on mediums or mediums and evokers handbook a. The book on mediums, also known as the mediums book, was written by allan kardec and originally published in 1861. The book begins with a thorough introduction of kardecs observations and then contains several chapters of questions being posed with the corresponding answers. The book on mediums ebook by allan kardec rakuten kobo. 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 vancouver society the allan kardec vancouver society promotes the study, practice, and diffusion of the spiritist doctrine in vancouver, bc, canada.
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