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==History== | ==History== | ||
[[File:Witch of Endor.jpg|400px|thumb|The Witch of Endor summoning Samuel]] | |||
Attempts to communicate with the dead and other living human beings, aka spirits, have been documented back to early human history, such as the [[Bible|Biblical]] account of the [[Witch of Endor]]. | Attempts to communicate with the dead and other living human beings, aka spirits, have been documented back to early human history, such as the [[Bible|Biblical]] account of the [[Witch of Endor]]. | ||
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==Ascended Masters== | ==Ascended Masters== | ||
New Age literature often refers to benevolent non-human spirit-beings who are interested in humanity's spiritual development; these are variously referred to as [[angel]]s, [[Ascended Masters]], guardian angels, personal guides, teachers, and contacts. | [[New Age]] literature often refers to benevolent non-human spirit-beings who are interested in humanity's spiritual development; these are variously referred to as [[angel]]s, [[Ascended Masters]], guardian angels, personal guides, teachers, and contacts. | ||
The figure of [[Jesus Christ]] is often mentioned within esoteric literature as a mediating principle between divinity and humanity, as well as an exemplar of a spiritually advanced human being. | The figure of [[Jesus Christ]] is often mentioned within esoteric literature as a mediating principle between divinity and humanity, as well as an exemplar of a spiritually advanced human being. | ||