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| When was the beginning of Modern Spiritualism? |
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| 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 |
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| When and where Andrew Jackson Davis born? |
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| August 11, 1826, Blooming Grove, NY, Orange County |
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| When did Andrew Jackson Davis first enter into trance? |
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| Name the spirit that was known to trance through Andrew Jackson Davis. |
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| What is "The Magic Staff? |
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| Under all circumstances keep an even mind! |
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| Name three books written by Andrew Jackson Davis. |
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Penetralia The principle of Nature, her divine revelations and a voice to Mankind The Great Harmonia The Magic Staff, Beyond the Valley |
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| Name some of the accomplishments of Andrew Jackson Davis. |
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| Forerunner of Spiritualism, wrote books in trance, Prophecy of Hydesville rappings, Poughkeepsie Seer. |
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| Name the three Fox Sisters. |
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| Name the two sisters who heard the rappings |
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| The name the Fox sisters attributed to the spirit doing the rappings. He later identified himself as a peddler, Charles B. Rosna |
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| Where and when was the first public demonstration held for the Fox sisters? |
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| November 14, 1849 Corinthian Hall, Rochester, NY |
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| Name three religions that had an influence on Spiritualism? |
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| Mormanism, Unitarianism, Methodists, Universalists, Quakers . |
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| How were the Declaration of Principles authored? |
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| Through spirit communication by means of mediumship. |
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| 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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| What event occurred in the United States that caused an upsurge in the popularity of Spiritualism? |
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| 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 in the abolition and anti-slavery movements, spiritualism, and arranged many lectures and meetings at Corinthian Hall. Also, the Posts befriended the Fox family and cared for the sisters. Amy Post is known as the Mother of Modern Spiritualism. Isaac did automatic writing. |
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| Give 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.One of the 6 founders of the Theosophical Society author of Modern American Spiritualism and Nineteenth Century Miracles. |
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Give a brief description of the following? Emmanuel Swedenborg (1688 - 1772) |
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Father of Spiritualism. Had spiritual awakening later in life. Provided 3 documented examples of afterlife communication, clear description of the spirit world, the idea of spirits as intermediaries between God and man, and the idea of salvation through good works. |
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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 newspaper 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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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 one of the most notable workers for Spiritualism. Delivered presentation to the Congress of Religions on 1893, was and is a classic. Known for her remarkable trance mediumship, she was able to trance academic subjects beyond her education. |
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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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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. Found financial support for camp and received vision of trail of religions in dream. Known for her mantra...is it good for Camp Chesterfield? |
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