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Today there is huge public interest in Spiritualism, the psychic world and the field of the paranormal. But as yet there is no clear and authoritative guide to its wide range of terminology. The Dictionary is a comprehensive guide to the essential terms used in all aspects of Spiritualism and other psychic fields, written in simple everyday language. From important psychics and Spiritualists, to key concepts and terms, this book is an indispensible companion to Spiritualism and beyond, also covering the fields of parapsychology and psychical research in accessible fashion. Also containing a handy reference list of Spiritualist churches and organisations worldwide.

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Publié par	Andrews UK
Date de parution	23 janvier 2012
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781907792366
Langue	English

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Title Page Puliser Information Foreword Introduction

AZ Spiritualism Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O

P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Useful Addresses Also Available

THE A-Z SPIRITUALISM DICTIONARY

PHILIP SOLOMON

Foreword by Professor Dr Hans Holzer and Alexandra Holzer

APEX PUBLISHING LTD

First publised in 2009 by Apex Publising Ltd PO Box 7086 Clacton on Sea Essex, CO15 5WN

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Digital Edition converted and publised by Andrews UK Limited 2010 www.andrewsuk.com

All rigts reserved.his book is sold subject to te condition, tat no part of tis book is to be reproduced, in any sape or form.Or by way of trade, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mecanical, potocopying, recording, be lent, re-sold, ired out or oterwise circulated in any form of binding or cover oter tan tat in wic it is publised and witout a similar condition, including tis condition being imposed on te subsequent purcaser, witout prior permission of te copyrigt older.

Production Manager: Cris Cowlin Cover Design: Sioban Smit

Dedication: his book is dedicated to my dear moter, Elsie,wo taugt me to be a true Spiritualist and medium. Her favourite quote I tink elps us all: ‘Deat dot ide but not divide, tey are but on God’s oter side’. Autors Acknowledgments: My wife, Kat, for researc, typing and so muc more. Cris Cowlin, at Apex Publising Ltd, for a great job in publising tis book and a lot of oter elp along te way too. Libraries and librarians trougout te UK, far too many to mention singularly, but tanks to all of you. Jackie Brigt atApex Publising, for te publicity, before, during and after te book’s completion.

Foreword By Professor Dr Hans Holzer

Philip Solomon and I go way back and I always highly recommend anything he produces. It is always practical, sensible and profes-sional. When Philip and I first connected some years ago, I had him over to America, and to be fair gave him quite a difficult time testing his abilities as a medium, but as soon as he spoke some special words that only others who knew me on the 'other side' could give him, I knew he was a genuine and incredibly gifted medium. He said things he could not have possibly known and therefore I was happy to endorse him and he gained my total respect. This opened up the doors to our long and cherished friendship. He is one of the finest trance and clairvoyant mediums of our time and can be entirely trusted. I am pleased to say he is now doing a lot of work with my daughter, they are going to make a great team and the A-Z of Spiritualism will be a great source of reference for their fans and also a very good source for anyone with an interest in the paranormal, the psychic world generally, Spiritualism and so much more, to quickly reference and have jargon that can be difficult to understand to the layperson, easily and quickly explained.

Foreword By Alexandra Holzer

The first time I learned of Philip Solomon, I was both amazed and intimidated as most people my father (Dr. Hans Holzer) worked with were usually deceased. I read up on Philip and began to wonder if perhaps he and I should connect? Thankfully knowing of Philip throughout my home life and growing up, I was able to v

reconnect and rediscover what my father saw in him. Not only has Philip stayed true to The Holzer Family but has continued his work where a second generation of Holzers can be appreciative and continue to evolve. When Philip asked me to do his foreword I was mixed with all levels of emotions. I knew I had to step up to the plate and posi-tion my paranormal bat for this request. I also knew a few lines just wouldn't cut the mustard. This request comes from an incredible soul for whom I truly believe as my father before me, is to continue to do great things in the field of the Paranormal and beyond. In this ever changing field, we always need inspiration and pos-itiveness to look toward when our souls encounter difficult moments on our life path. The A-Z of Spiritualism book filled with terms and meanings should be a vital part of anyone's library whether they work in this field or not.We are all one at the end of the day and what Philip has created is a universal place to come together and educate oneself for a higher empower-ment in their own life. Knowledge truly is power and here in this well categorized and thought out book will one find such crucial information. This book represents another important piece of literature in the field of science, spiritualism, growth, paranormal education and higher self-awareness.This is a tool and handbook for those who experience or study the paranormal and its methods to those learning for the first time. One can only benefit from such a dictionary in further enhancing their lives and the lives around them, living and deceased.

Introduction By Philip Solomon

From my wide experience of people’s requirements in the ever-expanding interest in Spiritualism, the psychic world and the field of the paranormal, it became my intention to write the book,The A–Z Of Spiritualism Dictionarya dictionary is now required. Such written in simple everyday language covering all the words used in every aspect of psychic philosophy and phenomena. It has become quite clear to me over the last few years the compilation of such a dictionary is greatly needed for the lay person to refer to. Many people email me or write asking for an explanation of terms they are embarrassed to ask about, or find that those who are alleged to have knowledge in the subject are not really capable of explaining the correct meanings. I have always been a professional writer who has striven to express myself in plain, simple terms. Many of the terms and words presently used in Spiritualistic speech and literature need a wider explanation than is given by standard dictionaries.Terms common in the New Age movement in the fields of parapsychology and psychical research are still poorly explained in dictionary format to the layperson enquirer. I would now like to meet the challenge of researching, compiling and writing this book/dictionary for the large number of average men and women in the street who wish to understand an area that has been academically difficult or, at best, clouded in unfathomable jargon for far too long. It seems clear to me that with all the interest today in Spiritualism as a serious religion, alongside the massive interest in mediumship that we have to admit has come to the fore through media mediums such as Derek Acorah, Colin Fry, John Edward, Sylvia Browne and perhaps most important of all, the media medium who brought this work to the masses through TV and theatre tours all over the world, Doris Stokes, people would need a dictionary to explain what some of the words they would vii

come across meant, perhaps in their early visits to a Spiritualist church, reading books and hearing people talk about the subject area. I have tried to put together an A–Z dictionary of many the words and phrases you are likely to come across. Of course it would be quite impossible to list them all. However, you should certainly find words that lead you to the answer to any question that you might come up with. I must also apologise for all the important historical people who have had to be missed out alongside some of the wonderful pioneers of Spiritualism and of course the many modern day mediums and workers for Spirit, some very well-known ones at that, but again unfortunately a book of this size makes it impossible to list everyone. However the mediums and workers I have chosen will give anyone new to Spiritualism a very wide overview of all the different activities that go on and the way that different mediums work. I have also listed for you as many of the Spiritualist churches and other places that you could visit in numerous parts of the world. Again, I apologise for those that have been missed off the list, I thank you for your work too, but again it is impossible to list each and every one. Of course, many organisations regularly change their telephone numbers, even addresses and also have websites and email addresses. It also has to be remembered that various organisations come to an end and others start up all the time. All this additional information can be checked out very easily on a computer that has internet and search engine facilities. I have also included quite a few words that probably fall into the realms of the psychic world, psychology, parapsychology and everyday life. They are important words, phrases and terms, because within the Spiritualist movement they are often spoken of and there are many who will probably ask the question ‘what does that mean?’ Hopefully this A-Z dictionary will now allow you to have understanding without the embarrassment of asking for an explanation of what at times can appear to be extremely academic or complex. This dictionary will explain them to you in a simple, straightforward manner.

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Aberration -This simply means to deviate from the accepted or normal way of things. Absent Healing-This is healing which is sent at a distance. A patient does not have to have direct contact with the healer and can be unaware they are being treated.The aim is to benefit the receiving individual, spiritually, mentally and physically. Spiritual healers are popular today and receive many emails and letters requesting healing for themselves and their family and friends. One of the most respected absent healers was Harry Edwards (see Harry Edwards). Acorah, Derek -A practising medium from Southport, England. Derek shot to fame on Living TV, later becoming the undoubted star of the TV series Most Haunted. Psychic from a child, he also had a career as a sportsman, playing for one of England’s most famous football teams, Liverpool. Derek’s guide from the other side is known as Sam. He is also the author of numerous books, continually sells out theatres across the UK with his demonstra-tions of mediumship and psychic powers and in more recent years has become an internationally known star. Additor -This is a Ouija-board that also has a small hollow box and pointer added. In the past it was believed psychic power would build up inside the box and would assist with prediction work. Adept -A description of someone who has reached the highest standards of spiritual mastery of a psychic or spiritual pathway. Adventist -One who has a belief that the second coming of Jesus Christ is certain to happen at some time in the future. Affinities -Where two people considered soulmates are bound together throughout many lives, bonds which transcend death and reincarnation terms may mean eternally linked. 1