Jan 29, 2016 allan kardec, born hippolyte leon denizard rivail, was a french educator and scientist who helped to reform the french educational system. You probably know hes related to spiritism, and hes often quoted in spiritist texts, public talks, and more. The spirits book by allan kardec is arguably the bible of spiritualism. When two grave and serious spirits began speaking to a french 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.
Free download of the first five books written by allan kardec. His wife dedicated herself to the continuation of his work. 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. 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. It is for this reason that we have inscribed the words spiritualist philosophy on its titlepage. He dedicated the last 15 years of his life to organise a philosophical doctrine called spiritism.
The spirits book by allan kardec white crow books ebooks. The book on mediums, also known as the mediums book, was written by allan kardec and originally published in 1861. The spirits book, the mediums book, the gospel as explained by spiritism, heaven and hell, and. George scrima cuprins cuvant inainte cartea intai cauzele prime cap. Allan kardec simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 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. In this tome the experimental and investigative features of the doctrine are presented, explained and taught. Allan kardecs death was sudden and peaceful, on the night that he had just finished drawing up the constitution and rules for his spiritist society, seated at his desk in his apartment in paris, he died of an aneurysm. The book begins with a thorough introduction of kardecs observations and then contains. 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. Allan kardec hippolyte leon denizard rivail 3 october 1804 31 march 1869.
Pdf allan kardec and the development of a research program in. How allan kardec organized the spirits book and his. 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. 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. Aug 11, 2016 o biografado deste episodio e allan kardec, codificador da doutrina espirita. What is his importance, or role, when it comes to all the spiritist teachings and practices. Allan kardec is the pen name of the french educator, translator and author hippolyte leon. 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. Allan kardec has 151 books on goodreads with 8010 ratings.
It was the first and remains the most important spiritist book, because it addresses in first hand all questions developed subsequently by allan kardec. We recommend that you purchase hard copies of any books you find interesting. It was published by the french educator allan kardec on april 18, 1857. For new ideas new words are needed, in order to secure clearness of language by avoiding the confusion inseparable from the employment of. It contains 1019 questions and answers about the nature of reality, our place in the universe, and the immortality of the soul. So youve been reading or hearing this name, allan kardec. He states that when climate conditions became suitable for.
Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. The mediums book allan kardec a discussion of the means of communicating with the invisible world, the development of mediumship. 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. He spread the educational ideas of pestalozzi in the 19th century. Centro espirita leon denisdepartamento editorial, 1978. How allan kardec organized the spirits book and his other books. Kardecs publications have sparked a growing global movement that has been transforming millions of lives throughout the world for more than 150 years. He is the author of the five books known as the spiritist codification, and is the founder of spiritism. Allan kardec hippolyte leon denizard rivail 3 october 1804 31 march 1869 was a french philosopher and teacher. The spirits books allan kardec haftad 9781907355981 bokus. The spirits book 1857, written by allan kardec, is widely regarded as the most important piece of writing in the spiritist canon. Because they served as the starting point to spiritism, and because they were the result.
Naqueles dias estava em uso o calendario da revolucao. Allan kardec printed in spain studium corporation 101103 crosby street new york, n. Jan 26, 2010 spiritism does not institute any new morals. 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. In his later years, he developed a keen interest in mediumship during the early years of the spiritual renaissance. Allan kardec was the codifier and the spirit of truth supplied the initiative for the third revelation, but do you wish to know how exactly allan kardec worked with the spirit world and published his books.
Allan kardecs most popular book is the spirits book. In this spirit pun intended, we are proud to offer you free pdf downloads of four of the five spiritism books penned by allan kardec. Free pdf spiritist books in several languages kardec a. The 5 basic books learn more about the 5 basic books of the spiritist codification. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read kardec. On 18 april 1857, rivail as allan kardec published his first book on. He is known today as the systematizer of spiritism for which he laid the foundation with the five books of the spiritist codification. For new ideas new words are needed, in order to secure clearness of language by avoiding the confusion inseparable from the employment of the same term for exp.
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. 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. 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. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Download kardecs original or translated works, other books and documents. Allan kardec livros, textos, videos e imagens do codificador. Gospel allan kardec pdf spiritism paranormal scribd. The spirits book, the mediums book, the gospel according to spiritism, heaven and hell and the genesis. Allan kardec a brief biography allan kardec is a pseudonym for. Jun 14, 2012 it is for this reason that we have inscribed the words spiritualist philosophy on its titlepage. What he accomplished in a few short years was nothing but extraordinary. The book on mediums by allan kardec white crow books.
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