Spiritism (Allan Kardec, mainstream)
Mainstream French / Brazilian mediumship religion founded by Allan Kardec (1857). Substantial Brazilian following (millions). Distinctive doctrine of reincarnation and progressive evolution.
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BITE breakdown
0 — mainstream French / Brazilian mediumship religion; voluntary low-control.
Profile facts
In context
Spiritism is the largest mediumship-based religion globally, dominant in Brazil. Distinctive Kardecist doctrine of reincarnation and spirit evolution. Mainstream low-control voluntary religion; Chico Xavier (1910–2002) was its most famous Brazilian medium.
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Timeline
- 1857Kardec publishes 'The Spirits' Book'
Sources
- David J. Hess academic work search ↗
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