A work that is still up-to-date, What is Spiritism? is useful for adherents of Spiritism as well 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 in 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 ...

The Gospel According to Spiritism is one of the five books that make up the Spiritist Codification, a set of teachings transmitted by high order Spirits, and organized and commented upon by Allan Kardec. This work contains the essence of the moral teaching of Jesus, and therefore is a refuge where the followers of all religions - and even those who have no religion - may join hands, because it offers a sure itinerary for our inner reform, the objective indicated by Christ as indispensable for achieving our future happiness and inner peace: that achievement which only the full observance of ...

Heaven and Hell offers a comparative examination of Doctrines concerning the passage from corporeal life to Spirit life, concerning future punishment and reward, concerning angels and demons, concerning suffering, etc., followed by several examples regarding the true situation of the soul during and after death. It is the fourth of the five volumes comprising the Codification of Spiritism.

This book is one of the five basic books that make up the Codification of Spiritism, and is the author's most scientific work. It deals with themes regarded as incontestable by religion in the light of the immortality of the soul, unifying Christian thought and scientific discoveries. It offers a unique opportunity for the reader to know and study themes of universal interest, discussed in a logical, rational and revealing manner. It is divided in three parts: The first part analyses the origin of planet Earth and avoids mysterious or magical interpretations about its creation. The second ...

The Mediums’ Book is the safest manual for all those who dedicate themselves to activities involving communication with the spirit world. 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. It is the second of the five volumes comprising the Codification of Spiritism.