A work of spirit-written letters from a mortal hand, this volume reveals how Spiritualism challenged Harvard’s old guard and public belief. It blends personal memory with a history of experiments, debates, and the push to verify unseen forces.
The book frames a long quarrel over whether spirits return to the living, and what such returns mean for science, religion, and society. It follows firsthand accounts of investigators, editors, and witnesses, and it shows how ideas about nature and possibility evolved in the 19th century.
- Learn how professors and editors debated Spiritualism and tested alleged phenomena
- See how the idea of spirit return challenged traditional views of miracles and nature
- Read about the people and events that shaped public opinion in the era
- Explore the author’s reflections on truth, faith, and social change
Ideal for readers curious about 19th‑century Spiritualism, documentary history, and the evolving boundaries between science and belief.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores Spiritualism, a movement that emerged in the 19th century, and attracted notable proponents and detractors alike. Among the adherents were several prominent Harvard professors, who, in 1857, found themselves at the center of a highly publicized investigation into the validity of spiritual phenomena. This book presents a collection of letters, written by the spirits of those professors, that offer a unique perspective on the investigation and their subsequent views on Spiritualism. As spirits, the professors acknowledge their past errors and misconceptions, revealing the transformative nature of their experiences in the afterlife. Through their insights, the book delves into the nature of spirituality, the existence of the afterlife, and the potential for communication between the living and the dead, challenging societal norms and assumptions about the boundaries between life and death. This book provides a fascinating exploration of the complexities of Spiritualism, offering a rich blend of personal anecdotes, historical context, and philosophical inquiry. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331541738_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331541738
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