THE FIVE BOOKS OF THE SPIRITIST CODIFICATION
published by Allan Kardec
The Spirits’ Book – April 18th, 1857
Organized in questions & answers, it is the first book of Spiritism – considered the backbone of Spiritism. Containing The Principles of Spiritist Philosophy on the Immortality of the Soul; The Nature of Spirits and their Relations with the corporeal world; The Moral Laws; The Present Life, the Future life and The Destiny of the Human Races. Its Introduction explains the new ideas and how Kardec organized the 1019 questions and answers contained in the book. e-Book PDF (English)
The Mediums’ Book – January 1861
A discussion of the means of communicating with the invisible world, the development of mediumship and the difficulties encountered in the practice of spiritism. Also, the experimental and investigative features of the Spiritist practice are presented, explained and taught. e-Book PDF (English)
The Gospel According to Spiritism – April 15th, 1864
The Gospel (Explained under the light of Spiritism) contains the essence of the moral teachings of Christ, thus providing a foundation under which followers of all religions – even those who profess no religion at all – can gather, for it offers a sure guide for our inner transformation, which, according to Christ, is indispensable for us to find future happiness and inner peace, a state that is possible for the spirit on its evolutionary journey to God only by complying fully with the divine laws. e-Book PDF (English)
Heaven and Hell – August 1st, 1865
The book is divided into two parts: The first contains a comparative examination of the various doctrines concerning the passage from the earthly life to spirit-life, future rewards and punishments, angels and devils and etc. The second part, which is the result of practical work, is a collection of examples concerning the situation of the soul during and after discarnation. These are testimonies given by repentant criminals, hardened spirits, happy, average and suffering spirits, suicides and spirits undergoing earthly atonements. e-Book PDF (English)
Genesis – January 6th, 1868
This is the most scientific book of the codification, it discusses Miracles and Predictions according to Spiritism. It reconciles science and religion and develops a series of important scientific and philosophical topics, relating them to Spiritism. e-Book PDF (English)
A What is Spiritism? – Paris, 1859
work that is still up-to-date, What is Spiritism? is useful for adherents of the Spiritist Doctrine as well as for those who want to understand the nature of Spiritism and its fundamental points. Kardec’s logic and common sense are obvious in this book as he confounds Spiritism’s detractors while answering the questions of those who believe in and aspire to a superior life. The book is divided into three chapters. The first is composed of dialogues between Kardec and a critic, a skeptic and a priest, providing answers to those who do not understand the basic principles of Spiritism. It also presents appropriate refutations to its opponents. The second chapter presents practical and experimental aspects of the science and is a kind of summary of The Mediums’ Book. The third chapter is a short synthesis of The Spirits’ Book, with solutions to psychological, moral and philosophical problems according to the Spiritist Doctrine. e-Book PDF (English)
Spiritist Review – Journal of Psychological Studies
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OTHER SPIRITIST BOOK TITLES
| Spiritism Easily Explained | The Astral City (Nosso Lar) | Christian Agenda |
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| After the Storm | Who is Afraid of Death? | Say NO to Suicide |
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| Life and Destiny | Evidence for a Future Life | The World of the Spirit |
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