I would like you to help me understand Matthew 17:1-13. Did Jesus communicate with the dead? How does this relate to the spirit doctrine of Kardec? -- Márcio (Salvador Brazil)

The "spirit doctrine" of Allan Kardec is bizarre and thoroughly non-Christian. The Bible does not allow reincarnation (Job 7:9, Hebrews 9:27). Jesus did communicate with Moses and Elijah, but that was because God was making it clear that the Gospel was the culmination and fulfillment of the Law (Moses) and the Prophets (Elijah). I see no connection between Matthew 17 and the strange teachings of Kardec. Hebrews 13:9!

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