Let the dead speak

Let the dead speak, volume 1, provides a scholarly examination of the historical and social dynamics of Spiritualism. This work investigates a religious movement often associated with nineteenth-century séances and ghost photography, which remains an active practice in the UK, USA, and Australia. Through extensive fieldwork, interviews, and archival research, the text analyzes the resilience of mediumship and the enduring appeal of these rituals. It serves as a significant resource for readers interested in history, religion, and spirituality.

The book offers three primary academic contributions to the fields of religious studies and comparative religion. It proposes a new model for studying belief as a dialogue between truth claims and institutional commitments. Furthermore, the text highlights women in history by examining how female leaders shaped the religious and political profile of the movement. Finally, it explores Australian Spiritualism as a unique variant within a transnational family of ritual practice.