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Spiritualism in America is a comprehensive book written by Benjamin Coleman that explores the history and development of spiritualism in the United States. The author presents a detailed account of the origins of spiritualism, its rise in popularity during the mid-19th century, and its impact on American society.Coleman begins by examining the roots of spiritualism in Europe and how it was brought to America. He then delves into the various spiritualist movements that emerged in the United States, including the Fox sisters' famous s�����ances, the rise of mediums and spiritualist communities, and the spread of spiritualist beliefs in mainstream culture.The book also explores the controversies surrounding spiritualism, including accusations of fraud and the role of religion in spiritualist practices. Coleman provides a balanced perspective on these issues, presenting both the positive and negative aspects of spiritualism.Throughout the book, Coleman draws on primary sources, including letters, diaries, and newspaper articles, to provide a vivid and engaging account of spiritualism in America. He also includes a detailed bibliography for readers interested in further research.Overall, Spiritualism in America is an insightful and informative book that provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of spiritualism in the United States. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of religion, American culture, or the paranormal.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163078891
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 96
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x5 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 141 g.
  • BLACK NOVEMBER
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 23. november 2024

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Spiritualism in America is a comprehensive book written by Benjamin Coleman that explores the history and development of spiritualism in the United States. The author presents a detailed account of the origins of spiritualism, its rise in popularity during the mid-19th century, and its impact on American society.Coleman begins by examining the roots of spiritualism in Europe and how it was brought to America. He then delves into the various spiritualist movements that emerged in the United States, including the Fox sisters' famous s�����ances, the rise of mediums and spiritualist communities, and the spread of spiritualist beliefs in mainstream culture.The book also explores the controversies surrounding spiritualism, including accusations of fraud and the role of religion in spiritualist practices. Coleman provides a balanced perspective on these issues, presenting both the positive and negative aspects of spiritualism.Throughout the book, Coleman draws on primary sources, including letters, diaries, and newspaper articles, to provide a vivid and engaging account of spiritualism in America. He also includes a detailed bibliography for readers interested in further research.Overall, Spiritualism in America is an insightful and informative book that provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of spiritualism in the United States. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of religion, American culture, or the paranormal.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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