Glossary of Terms Related to Phenomena

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This list of terms was put together as a reference tool for those who want to know more about phenomena.  It is not a complete listing nor is it meant to be the last word on the meaning of some of the words listed.  Some of the terms were used over a century ago and may not be as familiar.  Other terms are not necessarily used by Spiritualist nor are they part of the Spiritualist belief system but would be said to be more “new age” terms while others are terms often used by researchers.

These sources were used as reference in compiling this list: 

1   Fodor, Dr. Nador—The Encyclopedia of Psychic Science, www.spiritwritings.com/channelingglossary.html

2   Blunsdon, Norman—A Popular Dictionary of Spiritualism, The Citadel Press, 1963.

3   Educational Course of Study on Modern Spiritualism from the Morris Pratt Institute, 11811 Watertown Plank Road, Wauwatosa, WI 53226, www.morrispratt.org

4   Thurman, the Rev. Barbara, NST—Spiritualism 101

5   Guggenheim, Bill and Judy—Hello From Heaven, Bantam Books, 1996, www.after-death.com/about/adc.htm.

6   Bletzer, June G., PH.D., The Encyclopedic Psychic Dictionary, New Leaf Distributing Company, 401 Thornton Road, Lithia Springs, GA 30122-1557, 1986