Reincarnation: A Study in Human Evolution

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pascal, Théophile, 1860-1909

Contributor:

Rothwell, Fred, 1869-1934

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Reincarnation: A Study in Human Evolution" by Théophile Pascal is a philosophical and mystical exploration of the concepts of reincarnation and the moral implications of human evolution, likely written in the early 20th century. The text dives into profound questions surrounding the nature of the soul, the concept of moral justice, and the role of reincarnation in understanding human life and suffering. The author's engagement with theosophical ideas suggests that the work appeals to readers interested in spirituality and alternative perspectives on life and existence. At the start of the book, the author introduces the fundamental themes by reflecting on the nature of the soul and the various bodies it inhabits throughout incarnations. He distinguishes between the universal soul and individual souls, describing them as expressions of a greater divine essence. The opening also addresses the challenges posed by suffering and injustice in the world, arguing for a deeper understanding of evolution and the moral law tied to reincarnation. It sets the stage for discussing how past actions shape present existence and explores the interconnectedness of all beings through the lens of cosmic justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Curtis Weyant, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Case Western Reserve University Preservation Department Digital Library)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 49.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2007-05-19