Channeling: Investigations on Receiving Information from Paranormal Sources [Hardcover]

Jon Klimo (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1987

In this study of channeling, earlier called spirit communication or mediumship, Klimo, who teaches at Rosebridge Graduate School in the San Francisco Bay Area, writes with clarity about "the communication of information to or through a physically embodied human being from a source…on some other level or dimension of reality other than the physical as we know it." He profiles recent channels and their sources, goes back to preliterate societies and the advent of monotheism and identifies as channels such figures as Moses, Solomon, Muhammad, Merlin, Nostradamus, Swedenborg and Edgar Cayce. He discusses the sorts of people who are channels, kinds of information channeled, sources of information channeled and varieties of channeling like clairvoyance and automatic writing. According to Klimo, few people tap into their abilities to perform channelingand for those who think they can, he serves as guide.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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From Publishers Weekly

In this study of channeling, earlier called spirit communication or mediumship, Klimo, who teaches at Rosebridge Graduate School in the San Francisco Bay Area, writes with clarity about "the communication of information to or through a physically embodied human being from a source . . . on some other level or dimension of reality other than the physical as we know it." He profiles recent channels and their sources, goes back to preliterate societies and the advent of monotheism and identifies as channels such figures as Moses, Solomon, Muhammad, Merlin, Nostradamus, Swedenborg and Edgar Cayce. He discusses the sorts of people who are channels, kinds of information channeled, sources of information channeled and varieties of channeling like clairvoyance and automatic writing. According to Klimo, few people tap into their abilities to perform channelingand for those who think they can, he serves as guide.
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Review

"...the sacred text on channeling."
—Newsweek

"A thorough, well-organized introduction to a controversial subject. Channeling should be required reading. Destined to become a New Age classic."
—Body, Mind, Spirit --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 384 pages
• Publisher: Tarcher; 1st edition (August 1, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0874774314
• ISBN-13: 978-0874774313
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,319,818 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The updated and complete review of the classic on channeling, July 22, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Channeling: Investigations on Receiving Information from Paranormal Sources, Second Edition (Paperback)

This is an excellent, balanced, and authoritative review of all of the channeling material from both human and electronic sources. It has over 100 pages added to bring it up to date from it's earlier edition, which has long been considered to be a classic in the field. It is a must have for anyone at all seriously interested in the subject.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rich and varied intro to the channeling phenomenon, November 22, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Channeling (Audio Cassette)

This audiocassette is a perfect complement to Jon Klimo's book "Channeling," (upon which it is based), but it can stand alone as well. It is professionally produced and narrated by Stanley Ralph Ross. The exploration of channeling features comments by 7 well-known spirit guides (being channeled), including Seth (Jane Roberts), Lazaris (Jach Pursel), Enid (Iris Belhayes), Dr. Peebles (W. Rainen), Soli (neville Rowe), Master Adolfo (Carol Simpson), and Abrham (Tom Massari). There is also a guided meditation created especially for this tape by Lazaris designed to open the listener to the experience of channeling. A 7-step induction technique is included as well, conducted by Enid. All in all, one has a superb opportunity here to experience a variety of channeled entities and to explore the subject in a serious, non-"airy-fairy" manner. It's a shame this tape is OOP as the channeling phenomenon has grown widely since the tape (and Klimo's fine book) were released. This tape and fine booklet would ease the mind of anyone who might confuse channeling with "mediumship." The spirit guides are loving and humorous and the entire experience is uplifting as well as informative. Highly recommended!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rich and varied intro to the channeling phenomenon, November 22, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Channeling (Audio Cassette)

This audiocassette is a perfect complement to Jon Klimo's book "Channeling," (upon which it is based), but it can stand alone as well. It is professionally produced and narrated by Stanley Ralph Ross. The exploration of channeling features comments by 7 well-known spirit guides (being channeled), including Seth (Jane Roberts), Lazaris (Jach Pursel), Enid (Iris Belhayes), Dr. Peebles (W. Rainen), Soli (neville Rowe), Master Adolfo (Carol Simpson), and Abrham (Tom Massari). There is also a guided meditation created especially for this tape by Lazaris designed to open the listener to the experience of channeling. A 7-step induction technique is included as well, conducted by Enid. All in all, one has a superb opportunity here to experience a variety of channeled entities and to explore the subject in a serious, non-"airy-fairy" manner. It's a shame this tape is OOP as the channeling phenomenon has grown widely since the tape (and Klimo's fine book) were released. This tape and fine booklet would ease the mind of anyone who might confuse channeling with "mediumship." The spirit guides are loving and humorous and the entire experience is uplifting as well as informative. Highly recommended!