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- proper noun a philosophical doctrine akin to
Spiritualism , established in France in the mid nineteenth century
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Examples
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Spiritism, which is now making rapid strides, is the forerunner of all this; and will surely develop into what is referred to in these verses.
Commentary on Revelation 1837-1913 1909
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I have studied "Kardecism" (aka Spiritism), and I find it much more inspiring and believable.
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I have studied "Kardecism" (aka Spiritism), and I find it much more inspiring and believable.
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The Medium next proposed to give an exhibition of "Spiritism" through the agency of communications invisibly written upon the apparently blank surface of one of the slates.
Preliminary Report of the Commission Appointed by the University of Pennsylvania to Investigate Modern Spiritualism In Accordance with the Request of the Late Henry Seybert The Seybert Commission
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"Spiritism"; "The Church and the World"; etc. The last-named work, published only a few years before the venerable author's death, was very favourably reviewed by English and American papers.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 11: New Mexico-Philip 1840-1916 1913
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"Spiritism", which is used in Italy, France, and Germany, seems more apt to express this meaning.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 14: Simony-Tournon 1840-1916 1913
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"Spiritism," said Carhaix, "is only a new name for the ancient necromancy condemned and cursed by the Church."
Là-bas Keene [Translator] Wallace 1877
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Spiritists repeatedly attempt to prove that the Bible endorses Spiritism.
Main Christian Cults 2008
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Spiritists repeatedly attempt to prove that the Bible endorses Spiritism.
Main Christian Cults 2008
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Chess, Goddess and Everything: Government by Spiritism and Astrology skip to main
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