Modern Spiritualism by Uriah Smith

"Modern Spiritualism" by Uriah Smith is a critical examination of the phenomenon of Spiritualism, written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the implications of Spiritualism within the context of Christian prophecy and its adherence to biblical teachings. The author argues that Spiritualism has claimed to be a divine movement but raises substantial questions about its validity and underlying agency, positing that many manifestations attributed to it are, in fact, deceptive. The opening of "Modern Spiritualism" lays the groundwork for this investigation by questioning the foundations of Spiritualism itself. It introduces the concept that, while many experiences associated with Spiritualism seem genuine, they must be assessed critically against biblical teachings, specifically focusing on the notion that the dead are unconscious. Uriah Smith highlights various claims and phenomena attributed to Spiritualism while urging readers to consider its potentially deceptive nature, particularly in light of prophetic warnings from the Bible about false teachings in the last days. This introductory analysis sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Spiritualism's claims, its historical context, and its relevance to contemporary society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Smith, Uriah, 1832-1903
LoC No. 11002436
Title Modern Spiritualism
Reading Level Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis
Subject Spiritualism
Category Text
eBook-No. 27197
Release Date
Last Update Jun 20, 2020
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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