Spirits' Book
Allan Kardec
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Length 16 h 25 min
Chapters 33
First published 1875
The Spirits' Book, published in French in 1857, is considered the most important book in the Spiritist philosophy. It contains the bases for that philosophy and all important points in its doctrine: the belief in God, reincarnation and the survival of the soul after death, the fact that it is through reincarnation that the soul learns and moves closer to perfection. The work is the first of a five book canon, and it is organized in the form of questions and answers, with commentary by the codifier, Allan Kardec, a pseudonym of Hippolyte Léon Denizard Rivail. (Summary by Leni)
Chapters
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Prologue Read by nwspiritism 7:57
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Book 1 Chapter 2. General elements of the universe. Read by nwspiritism 16:24
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Book 1 Chapter 3. Creation. Read by nwspiritism 26:28
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Book 1 Chapter 4. The vital principal. Read by nwspiritism 15:07
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Book 2 Chapter 1. Spirits. Read by Dan Gurzynski 56:08
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Book 2 Chapter 2. Incarnation of spirits. Read by Dan Gurzynski 24:24
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Book 2 Chapter 3. Return from the corporeal to the spirit life. Read by Dan Gurzynski 20:47
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Book 2 Chapter 4. Plurality of existences. Read by Owlivia 41:22
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Book 2 Chapter 5. Plurality of existences. Read by nedgrady 27:10
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Book 2 Chapter 6, part 1. Spirit life. Read by Dan Gurzynski 1:05:31
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Book 2 Chapter 6, part 2. Spirit life. Read by Dan Gurzynski 33:17
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Book 2 Chapter 7. Return to corporeal life. Read by Owlivia 47:16
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Book 2 Chapter 8. Emancipation of the soul. Read by SharonC 57:18
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Book 2 Chapter 9, part 1. Intervention of spirits in the corporeal world. Read by Cordelia Glende 44:43
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Book 2 Chapter 9, part 2. Intervention of spirits in the corporeal world. Read by KirksVoice 30:28
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Book 2 Chapter 10. Occupations and missions of spirits. Read by Dan Gurzynski 19:45
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Book 2 Chapter 11. The three reigns. Read by Dan Gurzynski 31:01
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Book 3 Chapter 1. Divine or natural law. Read by Wayne Cooke 23:56
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Book 3 Chapter 2. The law of adoration. Read by ElBee 23:07
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Book 3 Chapter 3 The law of labour. Read by 12EnglishRoses 10:05
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Book 3 Chapter 4. Law of reproduction. Read by MoonLylith 12:44
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Book 3 Chapter 5. The law of preservation. Read by Renee More 19:01
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Book 3 Chapter 6. The law of destruction. Read by Owlivia 22:58
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Book 3 Chapter 7. Social law. Read by Liam Knowles 5:28
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Book 3 Chapter 8. The law of progress. Read by Liam Knowles 22:59
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Book 3 Chapter 9. The law of equality Read by JayS 20:11
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Book 3 Chapter 10. The law of liberty. Read by hbradio 44:39
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Book 3 Chapter 11. The law of justice, of love and of charity. Read by Rolga 21:57
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Book 3 Chapter 12. Moral perfection. Read by Rolga 42:26
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Book 4 Chapter 1. Earthly joys and sorrows. Read by Owlivia 41:19
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Book 4 Chapter 2, part 1. Future joys and sorrows. Read by Olivia Darla 30:06
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Book 4 Chapter 2, part 2. Future joys and sorrows Read by Liam Knowles 25:39
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Conclusion Read by Owlivia 39:10
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