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. 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. 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. How allan kardec organized the spirits book and his other books. The spirits book quotes showing 18 of 8 if we had never seen fishes, we should be at a loss to understand how any living beings could exist in the sea.
In order to cooperate in the material worlds as agents of a divine power, the spirits temporarily have a material body. Discover audiobooks audible originals best sellers. An excellent book of spiritual guidance, kardec explains the methods of mediumship. 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. The spiritist codification on 18th april 1857 rivail signing himself allan kardec published his first book on spiritism, the spirits book, comprising a series of 1,019 questions, answered by the spirits, exploring matters concerning the nature of spirits, the spirit world, and the relations between the spirit world and the material world. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Spiritist federation about allan kardec, the codifier of spiritism, presented at the th u. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. The spirits book is part of the spiritist codification, and is regarded as one of the five fundamental works of spiritism. The spirits book was first published on april 18, 1857 containing 501 questions and answers. The united states spiritist council, published the entire editions of kardecs magazine for the year 1858 and it makes fascinating reading. When two grave and serious spirits began speaking to a french a.
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 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 during his spiritist studies. 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. Containing the principles of spiritist doctrine on the immortality of. What is the definitive text of the spirits book by. It amazes me that many contemporary spiritual teachings resonate with the messages offered by the spirits in their 1850s communications. 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. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the spirits book. This, too, became very successful, as a wonderful source of guidance and information of mediumship and mediumistic development. 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. 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 spirits book was published in 1857 and marks the official birth of spiritism, a spiritualist philosophy. The spirits book allan kardec it was the first and remains the most important spiritist book.
Jun 14, 2012 in a special sense, the spirits book contains the doctrine or theory of spiritism. The mediums book and the spirits book are, truly, allan kardec s most lasting signature upon the spiritualist movement. When published in 1857, it became very popular, making converts not only in france, but all over the continent. The spirits book 1857, written by allan kardec, is widely regarded as the most important piece of writing in the spiritist canon. Allan kardec is the pen name of the french teacher and. The existence of spirits has no end and that is all that we can reveal at this time. By the work required in their corporeal lives, the spirits improve their intelligence and, by. Ideak spiritist divulgation institute allan kardec cnpj. The spirits book by allan kardec overdrive rakuten.
A classic of spiritual literature, the spirits book was first published in 1857 in the french language, published by a man using the name allan kardec who had become interested in the phenomena of spirit. Regardless, this does not constitute sufficient grounds for rejection. In a special sense, the spirits book contains the doctrine or theory of spiritism. It is for this reason that we have inscribed the words spiritualist philosophy on its titlepage. The spirits book by allan kardec white crow books ebooks. Oct 15, 20 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.
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. The spirits book by kardec, allan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In 1854 rivail first heard of the mysterious rapping phenomena that had taken america and europe by storm. Since the publication of the spirits book, spiritism has grown into a global movement bridging science, philosophy, and religion into a. With the teachings he received from higher spirits through various mediums, he wrote five books that would become the basis of the spiritist doctrine. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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 only true guarantee for spirits teachings is in the overall agreement amongst revelations made spontaneously through a large number of mediums unknown to one other and in several places. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The spirits instructed him to write a book and publish under the pseudonym, allan kardec.
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. This book constitutes the most excellent repository of teachings on the existence and nature of spirits and their relations with the world to. The spirits book isbn 9781907355981 pdf epub allan kardec. Oct 01, 2006 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. It contains 1019 questions and answers about the nature of reality, our place in the universe, and the immortality of the soul. 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.
Spiritism maintains that humans are essentially immortal spirits that temporarily inhabit physical bodies for many incarnations to. The spirits book was written by allan kardec in 1857, it is constituted of 1. It is the result of extensive research by allan kardec and others on a series of seemingly unexplained phenomena taking place during the 1850s in paris and a significant milestone in the field of human thought as it more clearly unveiles the relationship between the. 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. This third edition of the spirits book is superb in quality, timelessly speaking directly to the modern heart and mind. He states that when climate conditions became suitable for human life, the incarnation of human spirits began. Jan 01, 2018 the five books of the spiritist codification published by allan kardec. The spirits book 1857, written by allan kardec, is widely regarded as the most important piece of writing in the spiritist. Published on may 5, 2019 short documentary by the u. Through this book, we learn how to contact spirits of human ancestors, and identify both the good and evil among them. As such, it is normally studied continuously in every spiritist group or center. Leon denizard rivail, was a french educator and philosopher born in lyon in 1804.
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 spiritsbook, by allan kardec. Buy the paperback book the spirits book by allan kardec at indigo. He also left unpublished writings, which were collected 21 years after his death in the book. The spirits book by allan kardec is arguably the bible of spiritualism. It was published by the french educator allan kardec on april 18, 1857. 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 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. He is the author of the five books known as the spiritist codification, and is the founder of spiritism. Allan kardec translated from the hundred and twentieth thousand by.
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 united states spiritist council, published the entire editions of kardec s magazine for the year 1858 and it makes fascinating reading. When we started the project of translating allan kardec s books into chinese, the first question that came up was to determine which editions of his works should be used as source text, starting, naturally, with the spirits book in the case of the spirits book, the differences between the first edition 1857 and the second 1860 are substantial. Spiritism states that allan kardec was the codifier, who worked with the spirit of truth, and that in the five books that allan kardec assembled, he revealed the extent of the spirit world, who is god and jesus, why we are here on earth, how we should live and the doctrine to follow. This third edition of the spirits book is superb in quality, timelessly speaking directly. Allan kardecs synopsis of knowledge relayed by spirits. The second edition was published in 1860 and contained 1,018 a testament to the evergrowing, everlearning nature of spiritism.
In the group that i have been part of, choosing one of the english translations available has been an ongoing. The spirits book by allan kardec white crow books books. Allan kardec is the pen name of the french teacher and educator. The spirits book spiritualist classics by kardec, allan at. How allan kardec organized the spirits book and his other. 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. It is the first in a series of five books that kardec wrote that are collectively known as the spiritist codification. Later, in 1864, kardec compiled and wrote le livre des mediums, or the mediums book. 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. The spirits book, the mediums book, the gospel according to spiritism, heaven and hell and the genesis. The result electrified the high society of the mid 19th century, which.
The book begins with a thorough introduction of kardecs observations and then contains several chapters of questions being posed with the corresponding answers. Mar 05, 2010 brief explanation about the life of allan kardec. The spirits book edition 1 by allan kardec 97815960537. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible.
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