The Gospel According to Spiritism

The Gospel According to Spiritism is the third of the five books that make up the Spiritist Codification, a set of teachings transmitted by high order Spirits, and organised and commented upon by Allan Kardec.

This book interprets the teachings of Jesus from the perspective of Spiritism. It aims to reconcile the teachings of Jesus with the principles of Spiritism, a philosophical and religious movement that believes in the existence of spirits, reincarnation, and communication with the spiritual world.

The Gospel According to Spiritism by Allan Kardec explores several key themes:

• The Reconciliation of Science and Religion: Kardec aimed to bridge the gap between scientific understanding and spiritual beliefs. He sought to demonstrate how Spiritism, with its focus on evidence and reason, could provide a scientific framework for understanding spiritual phenomena.
• The Immortality of the Soul and Reincarnation: The book emphasises the concept of the soul's immortality and its journey through multiple lifetimes (reincarnation). It suggests that these lifetimes provide opportunities for spiritual growth and evolution.
• The Importance of Love and Charity: Love is presented as the fundamental principle of the universe. The book stresses the importance of compassion, forgiveness, and selfless service to others as essential for spiritual progress.
• The Nature of God and the Afterlife: Kardec explores the nature of God as a loving and just force, and provides insights into the different levels of the afterlife based on individual spiritual development.
• The Role of Free Will and Responsibility: The book highlights the importance of free will and individual responsibility for one's actions and their consequences. It emphasises the need to use free will wisely to make choices that align with spiritual growth.

These themes are interwoven throughout the book, offering a comprehensive framework for understanding the relationship between spirituality, morality, and human existence.

This text also discusses the afterlife and the importance of preparing for it. Overall, the Gospel According to Spiritism is a book that seeks to provide a spiritual framework for living a meaningful life. It is a popular text among Spiritists and is often used as a guide for personal and spiritual development.

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Product details:

Publisher ‏ : ‎ United States Spiritist Council (April 3, 2024)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 486 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1948109387
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1948109383
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.79 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.1 x 9 inches