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History Of Modern Spiritualism
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08/04/2008

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1. When was the  beginning of Modern Spiritualism?
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March 31, 1848
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2. What was the message from spirit that Andrew Jackson Davis received that heralded the beginning of Modern Spiritualism?
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Brother the good work has begun - Behold, a living demonstration is born (Hydesville, March 31, 1848)
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3. When and where Andrew Jackson Davis born?
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August 11, 1826, Blooming Grove, NY, Orange County
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4. When did Andrew Jackson Davis first enter into trance?
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March 7, 1848: before that he had been hypnotized.
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5. name the spirit that was known to trance through Andrew Jackson Davis?
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Immanuel Swedenborg

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6. Who was Mary Feen Davis?
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Was Andrew Jackson Davis' 2nd wife, also known as Mary Love. She was married to Jackson for 30 years. Davis was haunted by feelings he kept om his 1st wife, finally, on November 18, 1884, he wrote to her and revealed after twenty days of their marriage that he realized, he was not associated with his eternal mate in conjugal life. He filed suit to annual the marriage and the decree was finalized on February 3, 1885.
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7. What is "The Magic Staff?
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Under all circumstances keep an even mind!
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8. Name three books written by Andrew Jackson Davis?*
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Penetralia

Nature's Divine Revelation

Great Harmonial Philosophy

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9. Name some of the accomplishments of Andrew Jackson Davis?
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Forerunner of Spiritualism, wrote books in trance and Prophecy of Hydesville rappings.
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10. Name the three Fox Sisters?
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Leah, Margaret and Catherine (Katie)
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11. Name the two sisters who heard the rappings?
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Margaret and Catherine.
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12. Who was "Mr. Splitfoot?
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Charles B. Rosna
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13. Where was the first public demonstration held for the Fox sisters?
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November 14, 1948 Corinthian Hall, Rochester, NY
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14. Name three religions that had an influence on Spiritualism?
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Quaters, Unitarianism & Universalism.
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15. How were the Declaration of Principles authored?
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Through spirit communication by means of mediumship.
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16. What were the two major social movements that were on the rise at the same time that Spiritualism was spreading?
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Abolition & Anti Slavery Movements

Womans Suffrage Movement

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17. What event occurred in the United States that caused an upsurge in the popularity of Spiritualism?
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The Civil War
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18A. Give a brief description of each of the following and describe their contributions to spiritualism.

Amy (1798 - 1872) & Isaac Post (1802 - 1889).

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They were active inthe abolition and anti-slavery movements, spiritualism, and arranged many lectures and meetings at Corinthian Hall.

Also, the Posts befriended the Fox family. Amy Post is known as the Mother of Modern Spiritualism.

Also did automatic writing.

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18B. Grive a brief description of

 

Emma Harding Britten (1823 - 1899)

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Greatest Woman Propagandist Modern Spiritualism ever had. Known for her inspirational lectures, psychometry healing, and automatic writing. She also was noted for founding Two Worlds, a magazing that is till in exisene and published in England. Modern American Spiritualism, Ghostland and also Researches into the Mystery of Occultism.
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18C. Give a brief description of the following?

 

Emmanual Swedenborg (1688 - 1772)

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Born January 29, 1688, Stockhom, Sweden. He was known as the Swedish Seer. Was a noted scientist, a biblical scholar. Bridged the gulf between life here and hereafter.

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18D. Give a brief description of the following:

 

Horace Greeley (1811- 1872)

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American journalist and political leader. Opened the columns of his newpaper to all who wished to express themselves regarding spirit communication. Due to this action, he was named the Abraham Lincoln of Modern Spiritualism.
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18E. Give a brief description of the following:

 

Cora Richmond (Cora Hatch) (1840 - 1923)

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Cora was mediumistic as a child and developed into ne of the most notable workers for Spiritualism. Delivered to the Congress of Religions on 1893, was and is a classic. Her remarkable trance mediumship and her "silver-tongued oratory" has never been equaled.
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18F. Give a brief description of the following:

 

Dr. J.D. Weterfield

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In 1886 John Westerfield called a mass meeting of Indiana Spiritualist, and the Indiana Association of Spiritualists was formed. They elected offices for 1887 and have been meeting steadily for 120 years.

In 1890 they held a grove meeting on the banks of the White River and in 1891 opened Camp Chesterfield.

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18G. Give a brief description of the following:

 

Mable Riffle

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Was secretary for Camp Chesterfield. Any many attribute to her as being the one who ran the camp for many years.
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