The Greatest Debate Within A Half Century Upon Modern Spiritualism (1904)

The Greatest Debate Within A Half Century Upon Modern Spiritualism is a book written by Moses Hull and originally published in 1904. The book is a comprehensive examination of the spiritualist movement that was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Hull was a prominent spiritualist and lecturer who traveled throughout the United States and Europe promoting the movement.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of the history of spiritualism, including its origins, key figures, and beliefs. Hull also discusses the controversies surrounding spiritualism, such as accusations of fraud and the debate over whether spiritualism was a religion or a science.The second part of the book is a transcription of a debate that took place in Chicago in 1903 between Hull and a skeptical opponent, J. M. Peebles. The debate covers a wide range of topics related to spiritualism, including mediumship, communication with the dead, and the scientific evidence for spiritualism.Throughout the book, Hull presents a passionate defense of spiritualism and argues that it is a legitimate and important movement that has the potential to transform society. He also addresses criticisms of spiritualism and attempts to refute them using evidence and logic.Overall, The Greatest Debate Within A Half Century Upon Modern Spiritualism is a fascinating historical document that provides insight into the spiritualist movement and the debates surrounding it in the early 20th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of spiritualism or the intersection of religion and science.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.