The Davenport Brothers, the World Renowned Spiritual Mediums
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Published: 1869
Total Pages: 446
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Psychic Investigators
Author: Efram Sera-Shriar
Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Press
Published: 2022-06-14
Total Pages: 332
ISBN-13: 0822988712
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPsychic Investigators examines British anthropology’s engagement with the modern spiritualist movement during the late Victorian era. Efram Sera-Shriar argues that debates over the existence of ghosts and psychical powers were at the center of anthropological discussions on human beliefs. He focuses on the importance of establishing credible witnesses of spirit and psychic phenomena in the writings of anthropologists such as Alfred Russel Wallace, Edward Burnett Tylor, Andrew Lang, and Edward Clodd. The book draws on major themes, such as the historical relationship between science and religion, the history of scientific observation, and the emergence of the subfield of anthropology of religion in the second half of the nineteenth century. For secularists such as Tylor and Clodd, spiritualism posed a major obstacle in establishing the legitimacy of the theory of animism: a core theoretical principle of anthropology founded in the belief of “primitive cultures” that spirits animated the world, and that this belief represented the foundation of all religious paradigms. What becomes clear through this nuanced examination of Victorian anthropology is that arguments involving spirits or psychic forces usually revolved around issues of evidence, or lack of it, rather than faith or beliefs or disbeliefs.
Paschal Beverly Randolph
Author: John Patrick Deveney
Publisher: SUNY Press
Published: 1997-01-01
Total Pages: 642
ISBN-13: 9780791431191
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHis most enduring claim to fame is the crucial role he played in the transformation of spiritualism, a medium's passive reception of messages from the spirits of the dead, into occultism, the active search for personal spiritual realization and inner vision.
The Davenport Brothers. Their History, Travels, and Manifestations. Also the Philosophy of Dark Circles, Ancient and Modern
Author: Orrin Abbott
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Published: 1864
Total Pages: 52
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Author: Charles F. Emmons PhD
Publisher: iUniverse
Published: 2003-03-03
Total Pages: 336
ISBN-13: 9781462075270
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAN INVITATION TO A JOURNEY What do spirit mediums themselves think about what they do? What do scientists and Spiritualists think about "messages from the spirit world?" We are a social scientist and a psychotherapist who have spent ten years answering these questions. Acting as mediums ourselves, we question and marvel at our own experiences. To learn more, we interviewed 40 mediums and studied the lives of 80 others. Journey with us...INTO THE MIND OF THE MEDIUM.
Spectral Evidence
Author: N. Riley Heagerty
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: 2018-02-27
Total Pages: 148
ISBN-13: 1387336134
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhat you will read in Spectral Evidence Volume I are marvels, literally psychic wonders of the world that may surpass belief-but they are true, documented and witnessed by individuals of unimpeachable character. These are some of the greatest mediums from the astounding records of Historic Spiritualism compiled by historian N. Riley Heagerty over many years. From famous lawyers, doctors and every walk of life and intellect, these are the eye-witness documents that for the most part have been swept under the carpet of prejudice and denial but now have been resurrected so that humanity can know, once and for all, the glorious beauty and drama of what true mediumship produced within the heyday of Spiritualism. If you believe in the written word, this is positive proof of life after death and communication by spirits. Fasten your psychic safety-belt.
The Faithless Guardian, Or, Out of the Darkness Into the Light
Author: J. William Van Namee
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Published: 1870
Total Pages: 274
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Author: Averill Earls
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Published: 2024-10-15
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 1501777270
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn Spiritualism's Place, four friends and scholars who produce the acclaimed Dig: A History Podcast, share their curiosity and enthusiasm for uncovering stories from the past as they explore the history of Lily Dale. Located in western New York State, the world's largest center for Spiritualism was founded in 1879. Lily Dale has been a home for Spiritualists attempting to make contact with the dead, as well as a gathering place for reformers, a refuge for seekers looking for alternatives to established paths of knowledge, and a target for skeptics. This intimate history of Lily Dale reveals the role that this fascinating place has played within the history of Spiritualism, as well as within the development of the women's suffrage and temperance movements, and the world of New Age religion. As an intentional community devoted to Spiritualist beliefs and practices, Lily Dale brings together multiple strands in the social and religious history of New York and the United States over the past 150 years: feminism, social reform, utopianism, new religious movements, and cultural appropriation. Podcasters and historians alike, Averill Earls, Sarah Handley-Cousins, Elizabeth Garner Masarik, and Marissa C. Rhodes each identify one site in Lily Dale and one theme that its history illuminates. They use those sites and themes to approach Lily Dale not as debunkers but as inquisitive researchers and storytellers. At the same time, they also reflect on their own relationships contending that it's never quite possible to separate grief, hope, faith, and friendship from understandings of the past. Spiritualism's Place breaks myths, unveils unexpected stories, and finds new ways to contemplate Spiritualism's role in American history.
Chasing Ghosts
Author: Marc Hartzman
Publisher: Quirk Books
Published: 2021-09-28
Total Pages: 257
ISBN-13: 1683692780
DOWNLOAD EBOOK“A fantastic book.”—Ben Kissel, co-host of Last Podcast on the Left Take a spirited tour through the supernatural history of America—from haunted sites and famous ghosts to the paranormal investigations of The Conjuring’s real-life Ed and Lorraine Warren. Ghosts are everywhere—whether you believe in them or not. Every town has its local legends, and countless books, movies, and TV shows are haunted by their presence. But our obsession with ghosts runs deeper than we know—and is embedded in the very fabric of American history. Writer and historian Marc Hartzman dons the mantle of tour guide, taking readers on a fascinating journey through supernatural history, including: • The Fox Sisters and the rise of Spiritualism • The supernatural obsessions of famous figures like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle • Haunted Sites: Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia; LaLaurie House in New Orleans • Famous Ghosts: Bell Witch of Tennessee; Greenbrier Ghost of West Virginia • Paranormal Investigators: Ed and Lorraine Warren Deeply researched and highly entertaining, with archival images and black and white illustrations, Chasing Ghosts will satisfy believers and skeptics alike. “If you care about ghosts . . . this is the guide you've been waiting for.” —Grady Hendrix, New York Times bestselling author of The Final Girl Support Group
The Theosophical Society
Author: Jeffrey D. Lavoie
Publisher: Universal-Publishers
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 383
ISBN-13: 1612335535
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis peer-reviewed study represents a culmination of years of research into the history of the Theosophical Society. In this unique project which combines biographies with source analyses, Jeffrey D. Lavoie records a detailed history of the early Theosophical Society and examines its relationship with the modern Spiritualist movement between the years 1875-1891. Special attention has been paid to some of the neglected figures associated with these organizations including Arthur Lillie- the Gnostic-occultist and early critic of the Theosophical Society; the Davenport Brothers- the Spiritualist mediums who developed many of the standard elements which became associated with modern Spiritualism; Alfred Wallace- the prominent scientist, Spiritualist, and supposed member of the Theosophical Society and many others. This work will appeal to a wide array of readers including those interested in modern religious movements, Western Esotericism, South Asian history, and Victorian studies.
