Spiritualism in Antebellum America

Spiritualism in Antebellum America
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Book Synopsis Spiritualism in Antebellum America by : Bret E. Carroll

Download or read book Spiritualism in Antebellum America written by Bret E. Carroll and published by . This book was released on 1997-10-22 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the origins, beliefs, practices, and significance of Spiritualism, a colorful religious ideology centered on spirit communication and spirit activity. Looks at Spiritualism as a reflection of and a reaction to many currents in antebellum American life, such as democratic conceptions of religious authority, the revolt against religious formalism, the growing power of science, and the rise of commercial capitalism. Includes bandw illustrations. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


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