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The Book from Spirits.Indd The Book From The Spirits Allan Kardec The original title of this book: LE LIVRE DES SPIRITS The translation of this book is based on a translation into Portuguese having as the original title “O Livro dos Espíritos” Second reprint in 2010 of a Second Special Edition edited by the BRAZILIAN SPIRITIST FEDERATION ISBN 978-85-60960-15-6 Translated by T. Jansen a retired Head Professor of English language at the Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas, State of São Paulo Brazil Acknowledgement We wish to thank wholeheartedly Francisco Javier Gonzalez Rios and his wife Angelique for proofreading the translated version of this book. Translator’s Note. Every work of translation implies in the reconstruction of thoughts expressed in a foreign language. Important is to convey the same thoughts without distorting them. On the other hand, the language used in this translation from a Portuguese edition is as current as possible in order to enable a more pleasurable reading. With this in mind the words Spirit and Soul will be understood as being entities so that the pronoun used will be it and not the personified formhe when refereeing to either one. On the other hand, it is important to point out that this book was compiled by Allan Kardec about the middle of the 19th century when Science was still in its cradle. At the early 21st century Science describes the existence of parallel universes, has come up with quantum mechanics and the holographic principle, as well as the theory of field unification. However, in spite of all the advances of Science, which have helped the understanding of the Spiritistic phenomenon, the reader will notice that the Doctrine of Spiritism still holds true and will certainly continue to inspire and influence humanity positively along its evolutive path. Professor T. Jansen [email protected] Contents An introduction to the study of spiritism .................................................................. 7 Prolegomena ................................................................................................................. 48 Part 01 – On the prime causes Chapter I - On God God and infinity. Proof of the existence of God. Attributes of Divinity. Panteism .........................................................................................................................51 Chapter II - on the general elements of the Universe The knowledge of the beginning of things. Spirit and matter. The properties of matter ............................................................................................................................. 57 Chapter III - On Creation Formation of worlds. Formation of living beings, Peopling the Earth. Adam. Human race diversity. Plurality of worlds. Considerations and biblical conformities regarding creation ........................................................................................................ 64 Chapter IV - On the Vital Principle Organic and inorganic beings. Life and death. Intelligence and instinct .............. 74 Part 02 - The spiritistic realm or the realm of the Spirits Chapter I - On Spirits The origin and nature of Spirits. The normal primitive realm. The form and ubiquity of Spirits. The perispirit. Different orders of Spirits. The Hierarchy of Spirits. The progression of Spirits. Angels and demons ......................................... 80 Chapter II - On the incarnation of Spirits The aim of incarnation. The Soul. Materialism ..................................................... 102 Chapter III - On the return of a Spirit to the spiritual life once corporeal life is extinguished. The soul after death. The separation of the soul from the body. Spiritual perturbation ................................................................................................................ 110 Chapter IV - On the plurality of existences Reincarnation. The justice of reincarnation. Incarnation in different worlds. Progressive transmigrations. The fate of children after death. The sex of Spirits. Kinship and filiations. Physical and moral likenesses. Inborn ideas .................... 117 Chapter V - Considerations on the plurality of existences ................................ 137 Chapter VI - On the Life of Spirits Roaming Spirits. Transitory worlds. The perceptions, sensations and sufferings of Spirits. A theoretical essay on the sensations in Spirits. The choice of trials. The relationships beyond the grave. Sympathetic and antipathetic relationships among Spirits. Remembrances of the corporeal existence, Memorial of the dead. Funerals ....................................................................................................................... 147 Chapyer VII - On the return of a Spirit to a corporeal life The prelude of a return. The union of the soul and the body, The moral and intellectual abilities of man. The influence of the organism. Idiocy and insanity. Childhood. Earthly sympathies and antipathies. The forgetfulness of the past ....... 184 Chapter VIII - On the law of progress The state of Nature. The advancement of progress. Degenerated peoples. Civilization. The progress of human legislation. The influence of Spiritism on progress ....................................................................................................................... 208 Chapter IX - On the intervention of Spirits in the corporeal world The ability Spirits have to penetrate our thoughts. The occult influence of Spirits in our thoughts and actions. Possessions. Convulsionaries. The Spirits dedicate to certain persons. Guardian angels, protecting, acquainted or sympathetic Spirits. Premonitions. The influence of Spirits in the events of life. The action of Spirits on the phenomena of Nature. The Spirits during battles. Pacts. Occult power, Talismans, Sorcerers. Blessings and maledictions .................................................. 231 Chapter X - On the occupation and missions of Spirits .................................... 265 Chapter XI - On the three kingdoms Minerals and plants. Animals and man. Metempsychosis ..................................... 274 Part 03 - On moral law Chapter I - The divine or natural law Characteristics of the natural law. Knowledge of the natural law. Goodness and evil. Divisions of the natural law .............................................................................. 286 Chapter II - On the law of adoration The aim of adoration. External acts of adoration. The life of contemplation. Prayers. Polytheism. Sacrifices .................................................................................. 296 Chapter III - On the law of labor The need of labor. The limit of labor. Rest ............................................................ 307 Chapter IV - On the law of reproduction The population of the globe. The succession and improvement of races. The obstacles to reproduction. Marriage and celibacy. Polygamy ............................... 311 Chapter V - On the Law of Preservation The preservation instinct. Means of preservation. Enjoyment of Earthly goods. Needed and superfluous things. Voluntary privations. Mortifications ............... 316 Chapter VI - On the law of destruction Necessary destruction and abusive destruction. Destructive calamities. Wars. Murdering. Cruelty. Dueling. Capital punishment ................................................. 324 Chapter VII - On the law of society The need of social life. Solitary life - Vow of silence. Family bonds .................. 335 Chapter VIII - On the law of progress The state of Nature. The advancement of progress. Degenerated peoples. Civilization. The progress of human legislation. The influence of Spiritism on progress ....................................................................................................................... 338 Chapter IX - On the law of equality Natural equality. Inequality of aptitudes. Social inequalities. Inequalities of riches. The trials of riches and misery. The equality of the rights of a men and a woman. Equality at the sepulcher ........................................................................................... 350 Chapter X - On the law of liberty Natural liberty. Slavery. Freedom of thinking. Freedom of conscience. Free will (self-determination). Fatality. Knowledge of the future. A theoretical summary of the inconstancy of human actions .......................................................................... 358 Chapter XI - On the law of Justice, love and charity Justice and natural rights. The right of property – Theft. Charity and the love of your next fellowman. Motherly and filial love ........................................................ 377 Chapter XII - On moral perfection Virtues and vices. Passions. Selfishness. The characteristics of a man of goodness. The knowledge of oneself ........................................................................................ 385 Part 04 - On hopes and consolations Chapter I - The Earthly punishments and joys Relative happiness and unhappiness. Loss of those that are dear to us. Deceptions. Ungratefulness. Destructed affections. Atypical bonds. The fear of death. Distaste of life – Suicide ........................................................................................................... 399 Chapter II - On penalties and future joys Nothingness - The future life. Intuition of penalties and future joys. The intervention of God in penalties and rewards. The nature of penalties and future joys. Temporal penalties.
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