The Book as a Cultural Artifact in Brazilian Spiritism

Spiritism is a religious doctrine of Christian spiritualism that emerged in the 19th century in France, but which achieved great expansion and consolidation in Brazil, becoming one of the main religious expressions in the country. Brazilian Spiritism places great emphasis on the role of study as a...

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Main Author: André Bueno
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Language:English
Published: Institute for the Study of Values and Spirituality 2024-11-01
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Online Access:https://methexisjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Andre-Bueno.pdf
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