Universal Spiritualism: Spirit Communion in All Ages Among All Nations

By W.J. Colville

Book Overview

Universal Spiritualism: Spirit Communion in All Ages Among All Nations is a book written by W.J. Colville that explores the concept of spirit communication and spiritualism throughout history and across cultures. The book examines the belief in the afterlife and the ability to communicate with spirits, as well as the various methods used to facilitate this communication, such as mediumship and s�����ances. Colville delves into the history of spiritualism, from ancient civilizations to modern times, and provides examples of individuals who claimed to have communicated with spirits. The book also discusses the role of spiritualism in the development of religion and philosophy, and the impact it has had on society. Overall, Universal Spiritualism is a comprehensive exploration of the spiritualism movement and its impact on human history and culture.1906. Contents: Autobiography of W.J. Colville; The Question of Spirit Identity; Bird�������s-Eye View of Ancient and Modern Spiritual Philosophy; Differing Aspects of Spiritual Philosophy-The Righteous Claims of Egoism and of Altruism; The Spiritual Faith of Ancient Egypt; Influence of Egyptian Thought on Jewish Views of Immortality; The Jewish Kabala Its Teachings Concerning Immortality; Persian Theories of the Soul and Its Destination; Greek and Roman Views of a Future Life; Hindu Conceptions of the Soul and Its Immortality; Vedanta Philosophy; Scandinavian Beliefs Concerning the Spiritual Universe; Etruscan Views of the Future Life; Spiritual Conceptions in China and Japan; Mohammedan Views of the Soul and Its Destiny; Ancient Jewish and Early Christian Ideas of the Soul and of Spirit-Communion; Psychical Researches in Modern Europe; Sleep as an Educator Its Spiritual Purpose and Value; Spiritual Mediumship Reasonable Views of Mediumship Contrasted with Popular Fallacies Concerning It; The Spirit World as Seen and Described by One Who has Visited It Frequently; Telepathy and Clairvoyance; Spiritualism in All Lands and Times; Dr. J.M. Peebles on the Nature and Preexistence of the Soul; and Striking Incidents Related by Well-Known Witnesses. See other works available by this author from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162788364
• ISBN13: 9781162788364
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"