Joanna de Angelis Spiritist Society

r group has been an active contributor and volunteer for other Bay Area non-profit organizations, such as the Second Harvest Food Bank, City Team in San Jose and the Family Giving Tree.


* Activities *

We offer many activities for those who wish to learn more about the Spiritism Doctrine, accelerate personal growth or support the community.

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* What is Spiritism? *

Spiritism is a philosophical doctrine developed in Europe in the 19th century, by Allan Kardec based on a long series of phenomena observations and communications with the spiritual world, using scientific method. The philosophical, scientific and religious aspects of this doctrine were compiled in several books including: The Spirits Book (1857), The Medium's Book (1861), The Gospel According to the Spiritist Doctrine (1864), Heaven and Hell (1865), and Genesis (1868). Spiritism is a science dealing with the nature, origin and destiny of Spirits, an their interaction with the physical world. (Source: What is Spiritism: 53 Ed. Rio de Janeiro:FEB, 2005)

A summary of the Spiritist Doctrine Most Important Points is available at the Introduction of The Spirits’ Book.

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* Where Can I Learn More About the Spiritism? *

The Spiritist Codification comprises of 5 books, as described below. They were written by Hippolyte León Denizard Rivail, also known as Allan Kardec, between 1857 and 1868, in France.


- The Spirits’ Book:
Published in 1857, The Spirits’ Book explains the fundamentals of the Spiritism, such as the nature of the Spirits, their manifestations and how they relate to men. Also explains the moral laws, provides information about present and future lives and the destiny of humankind.


- The Mediums’ Book:
Second book published by Allan Kardec in 1861, The Mediums’ Book deals with the teachings of the Spirits on the various kinds of manifestations, the means of communication with the invisible world, the development of mediumship, the difficulties and embarrassments that one can face during Spiritist practice.


- The Gospel According to Spiritism:
The Gospel According to Spiritism was published on 1864 and provides a deep explanation of Jesus’ moral teachings and how the serve as basis for the Spiritism.

- Heaven and Hell:
Heaven and Hell was published in 1865 and explains the passage from the matter to the spiritual life, future penalties and rewards, angels and demons, etc. Several testimonies are given by souls about their physical experience and life after the corporeal death.

- The Genesis:
Published in 1868, The Genesis examines theories about Earth’s creation and progress.