Spiritist Books

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Core Books

Each of these core Spiritist books is a collection of communications by highly advanced spirits through various mediums, organized by Allan Kardec.

The Spirits' Book (1857)

This first book explores the nature of spirits and their relationship with the corporeal world; our origin and ultimate destination. Enlightened spirits provide their insights on the physical and spiritual worlds and our place within both.

What is Spiritism? (1859)

This presents the Spiritist doctrine in theoretical dialogues with people holding various points of view, then moves into a condensed account of the fundamentals of Spiritism as explained in the other books of the Codification.

The Mediums' Book (1861)

This explores the nature of the awakened faculties of mediums, as well as their safe development and use under spiritual protection. The various forms of manifestation are explained, as are the dangers faced by mediums and how to overcome them.

The Gospel According to Spiritism (1864)

This explores spiritual advancement through intellectual study, self-reflection, self-discipline, and practicing charity. Methods of self-improvement are learned by studying how enlightened spirits understand the moral teachings of Christ.

Heaven and Hell (1865)

This explores various concepts of the afterlife, angels, and demons; followed by many examples of communications from spirits of different states, from happy spirits, to suicides, to spirits with hardened hearts suffering various torments.

Genesis (1868)

This explores the enlightened spirits’ interpretations of genesis in accordance with more modern scientific theory; the progression of worlds; the true nature of miracles; and how predictions work without the predetermination of our actions.

Additional Reading

Nosso Lar (Our Home, aka The Astral City) (1944)

This book was written by the spirit Andre Luis, via the highly respected Brazilian medium Francisco Candido (Chico) Xavier (1910-2002). It is an in-depth account of the author's experiences in the afterlife.