Published in 1856 | 284 pages | PDF reader required
CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1
A history of the unnoted times, and the principal events of the nations of the earth in this time—The time that this time was lost—The tyranical operations that took place in this time, and all their promiscuous business, both public and private—Their religion, and manner of worship, and all the bloodshed and wars.
CHAPTER 2
The second chapter treats on the first part of the Bible, especially on the five Books of Moses (so called)—Showing that part of the book to be evidence against itself, as it is now held forth to the world by Orthodoxy.
CHAPTER 3
Showing that, according to the Bible, it is uncertain when and by whom the five books of Moses were written—Taking the Bible and reason for evidence.
CHAPTER 4
Treating on Creation—Telling what part of the Bible was originally termed the title of the work, in consideration with evidence and reason on the same.
CHAPTER 5
Calling a portion of the Bible and its fabulous tales fiction—Proving it by the internal evidences of the same—Substantial reason from the spirit of John Fox.
CHAPTER 6
The forbidden fruit—Denying the temptation of Eve to be understood literally; backed by every known law of fitness and nature.
CHAPTER 7
Treating on the occupation of the first born—Reasoning on the same.
CHAPTER 8
Treating on historical facts—Showing their representation of power and so on, by using the words lamb, lion.
CHAPTER 9
Noticing the account of creation, and the time in which it is said to have been effected, and reason of the same.
CHAPTER 10
A sketch on the garden of Eden—The wonders—Showing that it is not altogether according to reason and nature.
CHAPTER 11
Giving a brief sketch of the history of Cain and Abel, the two first born of the woman—Receives the serious attention of the spirit of J. Fox, with reason on the same.
CHAPTER 12
A further confirmation on the history of Cain and Abel—Showing that it is not reasonable to understand it as it is represented.
CHAPTER 13
A brief sketch on the authenticity of the Jewish law—Showing that Moses could not have been the author of the books in question, in their present form.
CHAPTER 14
Making it appear by the Bible and good reason, that the old Jewish law, or the Bible, was not written till long after the death of Moses.
CHAPTER 15
In regard to Moses being the true author—A rather strong proof that has always been slightly noticed.
CHAPTER 16
Making it appear that Hilkiah, the priest, wrote the five books in question, by reason and the Bible.
CHAPTER 17
Another view on the author of the book in question—Showing how Hilkiah imposed his law on the people, at that time.
CHAPTER 18
Showing that Hilkiah is not the author of the law in its present form.
CHAPTER 19
Offering a few strong evidences to confirm the foregoing chapters.
CHAPTER 20
Offering historical facts and language, to contradict Moses being the author of the five books in question, with reason and Bible proof.
CHAPTER 21
Offering up the orthodox views on the same question, and admit them as facts, then prove by the same that Moses could not have been the author of the law.
CHAPTER 22
Giving the time and under what circumstances the Hebrews derived their language from the Arabians.
CHAPTER 23
Viewing the historical character of the Bible—Showing that it stands contradicted by authentic profane history and reason, of as equal authority and authenticity.
CHAPTER 24
Treating on that part of Scriptures which concerns Abraham, and so on, with reason.
CHAPTER 25
Exposing the credulity of the above work of the Bible by itself and reason.
CHAPTER 26
Treating on miracles performed by Moses and Aaron, and the Magicians with the rods—With regard to Pharaoh—Locusts, frogs.
CHAPTER 27
The spirit of Joel West expressing his belief while living—His professional business while in the flesh—His opinion in regard to creeds as sects.
CHAPTER 28
A few brief sketches on the last part of his life -His disease and its cause—The physician was the spirit of John Fox through A. J. McBride—Also, his feelings—The prophecy of the spirit of the same spirit—The first conversation in regard to his disease—The answer he got from the spirit of the last attending physician, Fox, through Andrew J. McBride—Also finding the termination and result precisely as the spirit of Fox said twelve months prior to the time appointed—His sickness—His farewell—His death—His companion—His travails.
CHAPTER 29
Is pleased with his new home—Pleased with his new life—His recognition of rudimental associates—Reasons why his opinions and positions were called unpopular—His opposition to revelation—Error acknowledged—Strife condemned—A new song sung—Receiving lessons—Remarks.
CHAPTER 30
He offers his own experience in the spirit world—The opening of his travail—Conversation with his guide—His request to his earthly friends in the same manner, soliciting them to unvail their faces and view nature in its true light as the spirits do in the spirit world, with many other interesting remarks—His conversation with his earthly friends, showing nature in its true light—His request on the close of his part of this volume—Joel West.
CHAPTER 31
The spirit of General George Washington to the American people—His views on governmental affairs—His own experience here on earth—His principles while in the flesh—The principal events of his age—His special advice to the true Americans—His views on foreignism His kindness to all men, both foreign and native, showing how the foreigners, as called now, first cut out for themselves the right of the continent of America, with many other remarks upon interesting subjects—The spirit of Washington through A. J. McBride, medium.
CHAPTER 32
The spirit of Light from the spirit from John Wesley given in the form of a lecture—Comment on the first part of the Bible views on the creation of man—His view on a new dispensation—His views on the natural composition of men, the different natures of men, and the manner to treat nature—His views on the present theories of the day, on the effect of knowledge and remarks on subjects of equal importance.
CHAPTER 33
Andrew J. McBride, medium—Light from the spirit world, from the spirit of Isaiah Collins when living a resident of the State of Virginia, Loudon county)—The Constitution of men—Views on the subject of nature, proving them in part by the divine writ, as it is so called, but chiefly from nature—A brief sketch on the constitution of man—Light on the word knowledge, and views of various interesting subjects—A. J. McBride, medium.
CHAPTER 34
The spirit of William George, conversing with his wife on earth, telling her his travails and the principal events which have occurred since the death of his body—His views on the true light of nature—His first return to his wife after his death—Pleasure in conversing with his wife and relatives on earth—A. J. McBride, medium.
CHAPTER 35
The spirit of Joel West to his mother—His separation from her—His natural love for her—His retaining the same nature he possessed while in the flesh—His enduring love to her—A. J. McBride, medium.
CHAPTER 36
The spirit of Joel West—Address to his sister—His fond love for her—Her present and future welfare—A memorial of the pleasure that they would have enjoyed had he lived in the flesh—His and her dispositions.
CHAPTER 37
The spirit of Joel West to his earthly friends generally—About having to leave his friends—Account of a medium—His views on parting the evening shades.
CHAPTER 38
The spirit of Joel West to his earthly friends—The fire-side meeting—Change of life—Once enjoyed happiness of brothers and sisters—Bloom of life.
CHAPTER 39
Light from the spirit world through the spirit of Shakespeare on various subjects throughout scenes of man, from the creation to the present day.
CHAPTER 40
Light from the spirit world through J. M. Ward on progression—Various interesting sketches.
CHAPTER 41
Light from the spirit of John Holt—Let not others be your guide—Let not love blind you unless it is founded on justice, truth and honor—To all his earthly brothers.
CHAPTER 42
Light from the spirit world through Isaiah Collins—Celestial scenery and spirit abodes are varied with innumerable difference.
CHAPTER 43
Light from the spirit world through the chief Oneida, to his white and red brothers, and various other interesting sketches—His sincere desire to return to the earth—Contention with spirits—Fervent prayer—Benevolent advice.
CHAPTER 44
John West requesting the spirit of John Fox to describe his brother Thomas West, who had gone to the spirit land—The man described—Medium knows nothing of the said West—Satisfaction given to the inquirer.
CHAPTER 45
Another Fox of ancient times—He was a man of reverence—His profession—His dedication—His Catholicism—Born in Boston, Lincolnshire, 1517—His travails—All his scenes—All his troubles.
CHAPTER 46
Isaiah Collins comparing the spiritual and orthodox platforms.
CHAPTER 47
Joel West writing to his parents.
