Wisdom from Beyond: A History of Trance Channeling in the Modern Era from Swedenborg to A.I.

Some call them prophets. Others call them frauds. History calls them channelers.For nearly three centuries, remarkable men and women have claimed to receive teachings from beyond themselves—from angels, spirits of the dead, Ascended Masters, extraterrestrials, divine intelligences, and, most recently, artificial intelligence. Some founded religions. Some became international celebrities. Others we...