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Light from the spirit world: The pilgrimage of Thomas Paine and others to the seventh circle in the spirit world
In 'Light from the Spirit World' by C. Hammond, readers are invited to explore the realm of the supernatural through a collection of eerie and thought-provoking tales. Written in a captivating and vividly descriptive style, the book transcends the boundaries of traditional storytelling, immersing the reader in a world where spirits and the unknown coexist with the living. Hammond's ability to evoke a sense of mystery and intrigue is evident throughout each story, making this book a must-read for fans of paranormal fiction. Set against a backdrop of Victorian-era England, the literary context of the book adds an additional layer of richness and depth to the narratives, highlighting the author's attention to historical detail and atmospheric authenticity. Drawing inspiration from spiritualism and the occult, 'Light from the Spirit World' offers a unique blend of horror and introspection, making it a captivating read for those fascinated by the otherworldly. Readers are sure to be captivated by Hammond's masterful storytelling and his ability to weave a web of supernatural intrigue that will linger in the mind long after the final page is turned.
245 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 10, 2023
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March 27, 2025
This is an apparent manifest, that needs context by the times in which it was written, I think.
C. Hammond (not able to find much about him) authored this by either his own hand, or with contributions from the spirits (since spiritualism seems to be not out of the author's realm of possibilities), including Thomas Paine, Benjamin Franklin, William Penn and others.
Payne, the principal character here, is guided through the seven levels of the afterlife, which appears to be heaven or reward for the wisdom-work he began here on earth, - which is.... wait for it.... MORE wisdom! And joining the Work, by those who've attained the highest levels of wisdom, to create a Heaven here on earth. He's also occasionally joined/educated by other historical characters who've played a part in the establishment of America along his journey through these seven levels (referred to as the seven seals).
I definitely sense Masonic themes woven throughout this piece in the concepts of Law and Order (particularly with Nature, the grand work of GOD Himself), stone, measures, the plumbing or "squaring" of concepts, etc. mentioned throughout it.
Hammond has revolutionary ideas regarding organized Christianity as opposed to the Work of the wisdom-keepers, as well as earthly government in all forms. It swings back and forth between radical right-wing concepts about submission to earthly government; to radical opposition of war regardless of circumstances, and abolition of the death penalty in any matter. Again, it sounds good in theory, right?
Spiritualism makes its way into the manifest particularly near the end of the piece, when the spirits of the wisdom-keepers detail the ways they enter into the lives of the living to move them ONWARD toward the end goal, the bringing of Heaven (Wisdom) to earth for the benefit of all.
While interesting, this has not been an easy read for me, between the dialog style among the many characters introduced throughout, and the concepts that they speak of - I was highlighting something novel in almost every paragraph i read. Nonetheless, it was BECAUSE of these ideas that I rated this manifesto the four stars anyway.
C. Hammond (not able to find much about him) authored this by either his own hand, or with contributions from the spirits (since spiritualism seems to be not out of the author's realm of possibilities), including Thomas Paine, Benjamin Franklin, William Penn and others.
Payne, the principal character here, is guided through the seven levels of the afterlife, which appears to be heaven or reward for the wisdom-work he began here on earth, - which is.... wait for it.... MORE wisdom! And joining the Work, by those who've attained the highest levels of wisdom, to create a Heaven here on earth. He's also occasionally joined/educated by other historical characters who've played a part in the establishment of America along his journey through these seven levels (referred to as the seven seals).
I definitely sense Masonic themes woven throughout this piece in the concepts of Law and Order (particularly with Nature, the grand work of GOD Himself), stone, measures, the plumbing or "squaring" of concepts, etc. mentioned throughout it.
Hammond has revolutionary ideas regarding organized Christianity as opposed to the Work of the wisdom-keepers, as well as earthly government in all forms. It swings back and forth between radical right-wing concepts about submission to earthly government; to radical opposition of war regardless of circumstances, and abolition of the death penalty in any matter. Again, it sounds good in theory, right?
Spiritualism makes its way into the manifest particularly near the end of the piece, when the spirits of the wisdom-keepers detail the ways they enter into the lives of the living to move them ONWARD toward the end goal, the bringing of Heaven (Wisdom) to earth for the benefit of all.
While interesting, this has not been an easy read for me, between the dialog style among the many characters introduced throughout, and the concepts that they speak of - I was highlighting something novel in almost every paragraph i read. Nonetheless, it was BECAUSE of these ideas that I rated this manifesto the four stars anyway.
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