by Conan Doyle · Cluster: Spiritualism · Faith and Doubt · The Afterlife
Abstract
Doyle’s 1918 apologetic account of his conversion from medical materialism to conviction in Spiritualism, tracing decades of table-sittings, mediumship, and psychical research literature. He argues that verified communications with the dead confirm survival of the soul and call for a reformed, evidence-based Christianity.
Capitoli / Chapters
Connections
Forms & Genres: Apologetics, Essay, Nonfiction Themes & Concepts: Spiritualism, Faith and Doubt, Immortality of the Soul, Rationalism, Revelation, Providence, History Motifs: Soul, Ghosts, Death Historical References: Christianity, Darwinism (Evolutionary Theory), First World War, Catholic Church Archetypes: Prophet
Also relevant to: Faith · Providence · Divine Love