Reincarnation and the Law of Karma [Facsimile] [Paperback]

William Walker Atkinson (Author)

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Publication Date: May 31, 1942

A Study of the Old-New World Doctrine of Rebirth and the Spiritual Cause and Effects. Contents: The Early Races; Beliefs of the Egyptians, Chaldeans, Druids, Romans, Greeks, Jews, Essenes, Hindus, and early Christians; The Modern West; Between and Beyond Incarnations; The Justice of Reincarnation; the Argument for Reincarnation; The Proofs of Reincarnation; Arguments Against Reincarnation; The Law of Karma.

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There are 12 Chapters in all.

CHAPTER III. the Romans and Greeks- The Reasons of Rome's Backwardness in Spiritual Knowledge-Why the Greeks were Advanced-Pythagoras; Orpheus; Plato-The Various Grecian Teachings Regarding the Soul and Its Future Life-Plato's Wonderful Teachings and Philosophy.

CHAPTER IV. The Jews, Essenes, and Early Christians The Inner Teachings of the Jewish Priests-The Jewish Rabbins and Their Secret Doctrines-The Kaballah, the Zahar, Nichema; Ronach; and Nephesh-A Mysterious Brotherhood-The Christian Inner Doctrine-The Mysteries of Jesus. - - CHAPTER V. The Hindus 64 - India the Mother of Reincarnation, Past and Present-The Aryan Teachings-The History of the Belief Among the Hindus-Fundamental Hindu Philosophy. - -[Pg 4] CHAPTER VI. The Modern West 95 - Reincarnation in the Modern Western World-The Revival of Interest and Its Cause-Theosophical Society-Madame Blavatsky-The Western School of Yogi Philosophy: Its Fundamental Teachings-The Spiritists, and Their Doctrine-The Teachings of the "Elect Few" in Their Secret Societies-Is Earth a Hell?-Christian Reincarnationists and Their Beliefs. - - CHAPTER VII. Between and Beyond Incarnations 117 - How Long Between Incarnations?-Necessity for Mental and Spiritual Digestion and Assimilation-The Advanced Teachings-Earth-bound Souls-Advanced Souls and Their Rest Period-Where Does the Soul Dwell Between Incarnations?-What Happens at Death-The Great Astral World and Its Planes and Sub-planes-Where the Soul Goes After Death and What It Does There-Rebirth and Its Laws-What is the Final State of the Soul?-The Message of the Illumined.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 250 pages
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC (May 31, 1942)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766100790
• ISBN-13: 978-0766100794
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 7.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Overview, February 25, 2000

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fritz Fratz (St. Moritz) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Reincarnation and the Law of Karma (Hardcover)

Written close to a century ago, this is still a relevant and timeless text. Atkinson does a great job in developing, in a logical order the societal history and application of Reincarnation and the Law Of Karma. He traces the concept of Transmigration of souls through Egyptian, Chaldean, Druid, Roman, Greek, Jewish, Essene, Early Christian, Hindu societies. He then explores current modern applications (remember he is a contemporary of Madame Blavatsky) and the explores issue sof what happens between Incarnations, issues of Justice and Incarnation, and then presents a an argument for and against Reincarnation. Finally he reviews the Law of Karma. I think that this book, in tandem with "The Kybalion" will evoke the reader to explore Blavatsky's "Secret Doctrine" and other related Theosophical works. I would rate this a "must have" for any serious spiritual library.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly Readable!, September 25, 2005

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An Avid Reader (Sausalito, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Reincarnation and the Law of Karma (Paperback)

One of the best books I have read that brings all the major religions - both ancient and modern - under the one umbrella of Truth as it pertains to Reincarnation and Karma. If you are still having trouble understanding these two concepts, you won't after you read this book. Very satisfying!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Read, December 27, 2010

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This review is from: Reincarnation and the Law of Karma (Hardcover)

I'm currently in the process of reading the entire (lengthy) bibliography of Richard Matheson's "What Dreams May Come" and this was one of the first books. It's very anecdotal, but the stories are interesting and should keep the attention of anyone interested in life after death and metaphysical matters.