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William R. Gordon’s A Three-Fold Test of Modern Spiritualism is an extended nineteenth-century examination of the movement from a Christian theological perspective. Beginning with its recent history and reported manifestations, Gordon organizes his argument around tests of its claims, effects and relationship to the Bible.
The chapters bring together accounts of spirit-rapping, mediumship and other phenomena, comparisons with earlier religious practices, and discussions of demonology. Gordon then contrasts what he regards as the movement’s good and harmful consequences before turning to its teachings and their compatibility with Christianity. The work closes with addresses directed to Christians and churches.
Its interest lies in the structure and detail of an early response to modern Spiritualism. Gordon combines descriptions of contemporary reports with moral reasoning and scriptural interpretation, showing how the controversy was understood by one of its religious opponents. This complete 1856 New York edition retains the original pages, preface and chapter sequence, allowing readers to follow the argument as it was originally presented.