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Laboratories Of Faith: Mesmerism, Spiritism, And Occultism In Modern France
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At A Fascinating Moment In French Intellectual History, An Interest In Matters Occult Was Not Equivalent To A Rejection Of Scientific Thought; Participants In Sances And Magic Rituals Were Seekers After Experimental Data As Well As Spiritual Truth. A Young Astronomy Student Wrote Of His Quest: I Am Not In The Presence Or Under The Influence Of Any Evil Spirit: I Study Spiritism As I Study Mathematics. He Did Not See Himself As An Ecstatic Visionary But Rather As A Sober Observer. For Him, The Darkened Room Of Occult Practice Was As Much Laboratory As Church.In An Evocative History Of Alternative Religious Practices In France In The Second Half Of The Nineteenth And Beginning Of The Twentieth Centuries, John Warne Monroe Tells The Interconnected Stories Of Three Movementsmesmerism, Spiritism, And Occultism. Adherents Of These Groups, Monroe Reveals, Attempted To Modernize Faith By Providing Empirical Support For Metaphysical Concepts. Instead Of Trusting Theological Speculation About The Nature Of The Soul, These Believers Attempted To Gather Tangible Evidence Through Mesmeric Experiments, Sances, And Ceremonial Magic.While Few French People Were Active Mesmerists, Spiritists, Or Occultists, Large Segments Of The Educated General Public Were Familiar With These Movements And Often Regarded Them As Fascinating Expressions Of The Modern Condition, A Notable Contrast To The Catholicism And Secular Materialism That Prevailed In Their Culture. Featuring Eerie Spirit Photographs, Amusing Daumier Lithographs, And A Posthumous Autograph From Voltaire, As Well As Extensive Documentary Evidence, Laboratories Of Faith Gives Readers A Sense Of What Being In A Sance Or A Secretsociety Ritual Might Actually Have Felt Like And Why These Feelings Attracted Participants. While They Never Achieved The Transformation Of Human Consciousness For Which They Strove, These Thinkers And Believers Nevertheless Pioneered A Way Of Being Religious That Has Become An Enduring Part Of The Western Cultural Vocabulary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Laboratories of Faith'? A: 'Laboratories of Faith' explores the intersections of Mesmerism, Spiritism, and Occultism in modern France, highlighting how these movements sought to integrate empirical evidence with metaphysical beliefs during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by John Warne Monroe, who provides an in-depth historical analysis of alternative religious practices in France.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Laboratories of Faith'? A: 'Laboratories of Faith' was published on December 14, 2007.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding, making it durable for long-term use.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'Laboratories of Faith' contains a total of 312 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study as it provides extensive documentary evidence and a thorough historical context of occult practices in France.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of faith modernization, the quest for empirical evidence in spiritual practices, and the cultural significance of occult movements in the context of French intellectual history.
- Q: Are there any illustrations or photographs included in the book? A: Yes, 'Laboratories of Faith' features eerie spirit photographs, Daumier lithographs, and other visual materials that enhance the historical narrative.
- Q: What is the target audience for 'Laboratories of Faith'? A: The target audience includes scholars, students, and general readers interested in religious studies, French history, and the occult.
- Q: Does the book cover the impact of these movements on modern spirituality? A: Yes, the book discusses how the movements of Mesmerism, Spiritism, and Occultism have influenced contemporary understandings of spirituality and religious practice.