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CHRISTIANITY AND WORLD RELIGIONSRUDOLF STEINER

ACCORDING TO LUKE

The Gospel of Compassion and Love Revealed

This lecture cycle presents the most accessible and illuminating of Steiner's revelations with regard to Christ, and his significance for humanity's spiritual development. He discusses the link between Buddha and the life of Christ, a description that unites Buddhism and Christianity, not in theory but in perceived spiritual deeds of these two figures.

ACCORDING TO MATTHEW

The Gospel of Christ's Humanity

A new translation of Rudolf Steiner's The Gospel of St. Matthew

Each of the four Gospels presents a different aspect of the Christ-event and its significance in earthly and cosmic evolution. According to Rudolf Steiner's spiritual research, St. Matthew's Gospel is, above all, the human gospel. Going back to ancient Atlantis, Steiner speaks of the missions of the different peoples-Turanians, Iranians, and Hebrews-showing how they contributed to Christ's Incarnation. Steiner then turns to Zoroastrianism and follows the individuality of Zoroaster, whose pupils reincarnated as Hermes and Moses. Through them, Zoroaster's influence continued to evolve, while he, too, continued to incarnate, finally as the Jesus of the Matthew Gospel.

ANTHROPOSOPHY AND CHRISTIANITY

THE APOCALYPSE OF ST. JOHN

Lectures on the Book of Revelation

Initiation enables a person to see, understand and communicate what may be observed with spiritual eyes. St. John's text arises from such an initiation. It addresses the fundamental questions of existence that every human being asks: Where are we? Where have we come from? Where are we going? And because it arises from esoteric Christian vision, it emphasizes the task of the individual: What am I and what is my purpose now in this era of cosmic and human evolution.

APPROACHING THE MYSTERY OF GOLGOTHA

In February of 1913 - a landmark year for Rudolf Steiner and Anthroposophy - the first General Meeting of the Anthroposophical Society was held. In September, the Foundation Stone for the Goetheanum was laid in Dornach. The ground for Anthroposophy as we know it today was established.

BACKGROUND TO THE GOSPEL OF ST MARK

THE BHAGAVAD GITA AND THE WEST

The Esoteric Significance of the Bhagavad Gita and Its Relation to the Epistles of Paul

This combination of two volumes in Rudolf Steiner's Collected Works presents Steiner's profound engagement with Hindu thought and, above all, Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita. In the first course, 'The Bhagavad Gita and the Epistles of Paul', Steiner's main purpose is to integrate the flower of Hindu spirituality into his view of the evolution of consciousness and the pivotal role played in it by the Mystery of Golgotha - the incarnation, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Steiner views Krishna as a great spiritual teacher and the Bhagavad Gita as a preparation, though still abstract, for the coming of Christ. For him, the Bhagavad Gita represents the 'fully ripened fruit' of Hinduism, whereas Paul is related but represents 'the seed of something entirely new'.

THE BOOK OF REVELATION

and the Work of the Priest

18 Lectures

John's Book of Revelation - the Apocalypse - has been subjected to countless interpretations by theologians over the years, mostly based on theory and speculation. In contrast, Rudolf Steiner spoke from his own direct experience and knowledge of the spiritual truths contained in St John's mysterious pictures.

CHRIST AND THE HUMAN SOUL

In these four remarkable lectures, Rudolf Steiner contends that Christ has been working on humanity’s behalf since the very beginnings of its existence, long before the inception of the Christian religion. Steiner indicates how - in both the ancient Mystery schools and in the miraculous events depicted in the Old Testament - the guiding hand of Christ shaped and developed peoples’ cognition.

CHRIST AND THE SPIRITUAL WORLD

and the Search for the Holy Grail

‘There is no way of approach to the Grail through words of any kind, or through philosophical speculations. The only way is by changing all these words into feeling, by becoming able to feel in the Grail the sum of all that is holy...’ - Rudolf Steiner (from lecture 6)

THE CHRISTIAN MYSTERY

The Language of Truth in the Gospels - Lucifer and Christ - Ancient Esoteric teachings and Rosicrucianism - Insights and life fruits gained in the science of the spirit. This previously untranslated volume presents notes from 31 lectures and 6 question-and-answer sessions on topics as diverse as The Lord's Prayer and precious stones and metals.

CHRISTIAN MYSTERY: EARLY LECTURES

Rudolf Steiner affirms the reality of esoteric Christianity and unveils many of its secret teachings in this major collection.

CHRISTIANITY AS A MYSTICAL FACT

And the Mysteries of Antiquity

During the fall and winter of 1901 - 1902, Steiner gave a series of lectures called "Christianity As Mystical Fact" to members of the Theosophical Society. The lectures were rewritten and issued as a book later that year. They mark a watershed in the development of Western esotericism. Stiener wrote of the idea behind his book:

DEEPER SECRETS OF HUMAN HISTORY

in the Light of the Gospel of St Matthew

The four aspects of Christ as revealed in the Gospels, and particularly that of Matthew.

ESOTERIC CHRISTIANITY

and the Mission of Christian Rosenkreutz

In addition to the outer manifestation of Christianity as we know it from history, there exists a second, hidden stream of Christian thought and development, sometimes referred to as 'esoteric Christianity' or 'Rosicrucian Christianity'. Displaying an intimate knowledge of his subject, Rudolf Steiner throws light on this once secret, spiritual movement. But rather than relying on historical tradition or teaching, he presents wisdom and insight directly from the original metaphysical sources of esoteric Christianity.

EXOTERIC AND ESOTERIC CHRISTIANITY

THE FIFTH GOSPEL

From the Akashic Record

From his clairvoyant reading of the supersensible Akashic Record - the cosmic memory of all events, actions and thoughts - Rudolf Steiner was able to speak of aspects of the life of Jesus Christ which are not contained in the four biblical Gospels. Such research, in that it is not based on historical records or extant documents, can be spoken of as a 'Fifth Gospel'.

THE FOUR SACRIFICES OF CHRIST

FROM JESUS TO CHRIST

Once experienced intuitively by early gnostic thinkers, knowledge of the cosmic significance of Christ and his mission has faded over the centuries. As theologians and historians of the Church critically scrutinized the Gospel records, their focus shifted from Christ to the human figure of Jesus of Nazareth.

GENESIS

Secrets of Creation

How was the world created? Battle lines are currently drawn between two dogmatic camps: the fundamentalist 'Creationists' who believe that creation took place in six days, and the scientific reductionists who expound theories of 'big bangs' and so on. From a direct spiritual perception of the facts, Rudolf Steiner presents a new perspective which transcends these bipolar arguments. He affirms that clairvoyant research accords with the biblical descriptions, but he emphasizes that the text of Genesis has to be interpreted in a special way.

THE GOSPEL OF ST MARK

Hardback

The Gospel of St Mark reveals Christ as a cosmic spirit, giving us a sense of His greatness and power.

THE GOSPEL OF ST MARK

Paperback

The Gospel of St Mark reveals Christ as a cosmic spirit, giving us a sense of His greatness and power.

THE GOSPEL OF ST. JOHN

Steiner teaches that the incarnation, death, and resurrection of the Divine Word, or Logos, reveals the mission of the Earth: Love. We learn of the mysteries behind Lazarus' resurrection, the 'I AM' sayings, and the seven degrees of initiation. We come to understand that the Gospel of St. John is a continuing spiritual presence - to be recalled, meditated, and permeated with one's own life.

THE GOSPEL OF ST. JOHN AND ITS RELATION TO OTHER GOSPELS

Steiner offers his profound insights into the essential truths behind the Christ event. He shows that the ancient mysteries of the East, the Persians, the Egyptians, the Greeks, and the streams behind those impulses - going back to Atlantis and Lemuria - all lead to the event of Christ's incarnation and the Mystery of Golgotha, through which the Earth became the body of Christ.

HOW CAN MANKIND FIND THE CHRIST AGAIN?

The Threefold Shadow-Existence of Our Time and the New Light of Christ

“This is the goal toward which mankind strives through the new wisdom, in the new spirit: To find in the spirit itself the power to overcome egotism and the falseness of life, to overcome self-seeking through love, the sham of life through truth, illness through health-giving thoughts that put us into immediate accord with the harmonies of the universe, because they flow from the harmonies of the harmonies of the universe.” Rudolf Steiner

HOW DO I FIND THE CHRIST?

"Once one has passed through powerlessness and refinds oneself, one also finds Christ. Before we can gain access to the Christ Impulse we must plumb the depths of our own feelings of insignificance, and this can only happen when we view our strengths and capacities without any pride."

HOW DO I FIND THE CHRIST?

Audio Book

read by Peter Bridgmont

How does one find the Christ today? Rudolf Steiner emphasizes the importance of striving for self-knowledge, the significance of experiencing powerlessness, and the eventual resurrection from powerlessness. In this important lecture he also speaks about the ancient Academy of Gondishapur, the significance of the year 666, the mission of Islam, as well as the crucial consequences of the Ecumenical Council of 869.

JESUS AND CHRIST

THE LORD'S PRAYER

An Esoteric Study

The Lord's Prayer stands at the heart of Christianity. Over the past two millennia it has been spoken millions of times by millions of people around the world. Rudolf Steiner affirms the power of this prayer, given by Jesus Christ himself, and encourages us to begin to understand it at deeper levels. Such an understanding, he explains, is now necessary for humanity's further development.

THE NEW SPIRITUALITY

And the Christ Experience of the Twentieth Century

The time is now ripe for the awakening of new forces of spiritual perception with which humanity will perceive the working of Christ in the etheric world.

NEWBORN MIGHT AND STRENGTH EVERLASTING

A Christmas Offering

OCCULT SCIENCE AND OCCULT DEVELOPMENT

Christ at the Time of the Mystery of Golgotha

THE REAPPEARANCE OF CHRIST IN THE ETHERIC

The first chapter of the Acts of the Apostles describes Christ's Ascension: "and a cloud received him out of their sight". As the disciples were looking up, two angels appeared and told them that "this same Jesus, taken up from you into heaven shall come again in same way as you have seen him go".

RELIGION

An Introductory Reader

Compiled with an introduction, commentary and notes by Andrew Welburn

Mysticism and beyond: the importance of prayer; The meaning of sin and grace; Rediscovering the Bible; What is true communion?; Rediscovering the festivals and the life of the earth; Finding one's destiny: walking with Christ; The significance of religion in life and death; Christ's second coming: the truth for our time; Universal religion: the meaning of love.

THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST

"The being whom we call Christ once walked the earth in flesh and blood at the beginning of our era. He will never again return in a physical body, for that was a unique event and will not be repeated. But He will come again in an etheric form in the period I have mentioned. People will learn to perceive Christ by virtue of growing towards him through this etheric perception."

THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST

Audio Book

read by Peter Bridgmont

Many contemporaries were unaware of Christ's incarnation on earth at the beginning of the modern era. And today, says Rudolf Steiner, many remain ignorant of the most important event of our time: the appearance of Christ in the etheric - or life - realm of the earth. Fundamentalist and millennial groups await a second physical incarnation, while atheists and materialists deny spirit altogether. Nevertheless, an incisive transformation is taking place in the human soul that will lead to an emerging clairvoyance. Just as Paul perceived Christ at Damascus, so may every human being experience Him today.

SELF KNOWLEDGE AND THE CHRIST EXPERIENCE

CHRISTIANITY AND WORLD RELIGIONSOTHER AUTHORS

THE BURNING BUSH

Edward Reaugh Smith

The author combines his own extensive traditional Biblical knowledge with years of concentrated study and reflection on hundreds of assembled Steiner titles. The result is, for the first time ever, a Bible commentary in the light of anthroposophical insight. It includes an extensive bibliography of Steiner's works as well as numerous charts, diagrams and cross-references, making this a very valuable research tool.

CHRIST AND SOPHIA

Anthroposophic Meditations on the Old Testament, New Testament and Apocalypse

Valentin Tomberg

In these astounding meditations on the true Christian nature of the scriptures, Tomberg shows how the central story of entire Bible is really a history of the Christ being. He describes the cosmic and earthly preparations for the Mystery of Golgotha, its significance and results for humanity and the world as a whole, and the central role of the Sophia being and her relationship to the Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Disciples and Pentecost, and all of humanity. He also imagines the Grail nature of the Christ's involvement in earthly history.

CHRISTIAN HERMETIC ASTROLOGY

The Star of the Magi and the Life of Christ

Robert Powell

Who were the three wise men and what was 'the Star of the Magi' that led them to Bethlehem? Using the dialogue form, Christian Hermetic Astrology explores these questions and the basis for the inauguration of 'Star Wisdom'. Set in the Temple of the Sun, where Hermes, the Egyptian sage, gathers with his three pupils, Tat, Asclepius, and King Ammon, these discourses focus upon the path of Christ, culminating in the Mystery of Golgotha.

CHRONICLE OF THE LIVING CHRIST

The Life & Ministry of Jesus Christ: Foundations of a Cosmic Christianity

Robert Powell

A day-to-day chronology of Jesus' days on earth, using insights from Rudolf Steiner, Anne Catherine Emmerich, and sidereal astrology.

COSMIC CHRISTIANITY AND THE CHANGING COUNTENANCE OF COSMOLOGY

Willi Sucher

The movements and 'gestures' of the classical planets during the three years of the incarnation of Christ are closely related to His deeds during that time. The author then shows how these healing deeds continued to work in human evolution.

DAVID'S QUESTION 'WHAT IS MAN?' (PSALM 8)

Edward Reaugh Smith

If ultimately there is only one reality, then neither religion nor science can be fulfilled until they come together on a higher plane.

THE DISCIPLE WHOM JESUS LOVED

Unveiling the Author of John's Gospel

Edward Reaugh Smith

This book on the identity of John, 'the beloved disciple', speaks of Christian initiation in a modern way. The author masterfully supplies us with a range of collateral materials that illuminate the larger picture and solve the mystery. New Testament scholars as well as those concerned in any way with the future of Christianity will benefit from this jargon-free book.

THE INCREDIBLE BIRTHS OF JESUS

Edward Reaugh Smith

A lifetime of studying and teaching the Bible eventually led Edward R. Smith to the work of Rudolf Steiner. With characteristic intensity and skilled research techniques, Smith brought the insights he discovered in anthroposophy to the heart of mainstream Christianity. This book focuses on the Nativity and the amazing events that offer a way to understand the significance of the Bible as the story of human development from the far distant past into the far distant future. See also The Burning Bush, the first volume of his anthroposophical commentary on the Bible.

JESUS, LAZARUS, AND THE MESSIAH

Unveiling Three Christian Mysteries

Charles S. Tidball with Robert Powell

Foreword C. Bamford

At the heart of the mystery of Christianity, we encounter the divinity of Jesus. Viewing the former in the light of the latter, the authors unravel three key riddles: the nature of Jesus, the identity of Lazarus and the meaning of his initiatory 'raising from the dead', and the Messianic mystery of the incarnation of the Christ. In the process, much is learned of the actual dating of the Gospel events, as well the repercussions of these events in history.

JUDAISM AND ANTHROPOSOPHY

Edited by Fred Paddock and Mado Speigler

Librarian Fred Paddock of the Rudolf Steiner Library initiated this book, because he had long felt the need to make available some of the cutting edge writings of European anthroposophists. Judaism and Anthroposophy examines the relationship between anthroposophy and religion, between Christian and Jewish esotericism, and between Kabbalah and anthroposophy. It also focuses on Jewish lives in anthroposophy, including those of Martin Buber, Hugo Bergman, Shimon Levy, and Ernst Müller. Also, three leading anthroposophic thinkers explore the question of anti-Semitism.

THE LORD'S PRAYER: AN EASTERN PERSPECTIVE

Kwan-Yuk Claire Sit

"This book opens the door to Eastern religious and cultural practices in an attempt to shed light on the teachings implicit in The Lord's Prayer. It uses simple analogies and inspiring anecdotes to unveil seemingly subtle and obscure Eastern concepts. It paves a path for Self-realization along the trail of The Lord's Prayer, merging the precious teachings of Eastern and Western masters from the Buddha, Confucius, Lao Tzu, Mother Teresa, The Dalai Lama, and others. It is written for people who seek inspiration to enrich their lives, who desire greater mastery of Eastern philosophy, and who value information on practical spirituality." (from the preface)

THE MAGNA CHARTA OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

K. F. Althoff

THE REALITIES OF PRAYER

Gilbert Childs

RUDOLF STEINER AND THE FIFTH GOSPEL

Insights into a New Understanding of the Christ Mystery

Peter Selg

Rudolf Steiner received The Fifth Gospel - unrecorded events from the so-called lost years of the life of Jesus, obtained by grace and by spiritual research into the akashic record - as a "sacred obligation" to which he experienced a deep sense of responsibility. However, he never finished the project of unveiling it. Had he done so, not only Anthroposophy but also Christianity would have received an enormous spiritual gift: a concrete, soul-filled description of the Mystery of Golgotha. His deeply moving and often startling lectures in 1913 are thus fragmentary; giving the near-tragic impression that, because those who heard or read them did not take them up with sufficient seriousness and inner dedication, humanity has suffered an inestimable loss.

SACRAMENTAL AND SPIRITUAL COMMUNION

D. von Asten

TREASURES OF BIBLICAL RESEARCH

A study of the Essenes and their way of life.

F. Hiebel

WHAT DIFFERENCE DID THE DEED OF CHRIST MAKE?

B. Jocelyn