MYSTERY KNOWLEDGE AND MYSTERY CENTRES

· Rudolf Steiner Press
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Drawing on decades of spiritual research, Rudolf Steiner explores the mystery traditions, sacred centres and paths of initiation that have shaped humanity's relationship with the spiritual world across the ages. From the ancient sanctuaries of Ephesus, Hibernia, Eleusis and Samothrace to the Rosicrucian movement of the Middle Ages, he traces the evolution of esoteric wisdom and its continuing significance for modern spiritual life.
Steiner shows how the mystery schools sought to unite knowledge of nature, the human being and the divine, enabling initiates to experience themselves as participants in a living spiritual cosmos. Through vivid descriptions of initiation, symbolic teachings and sacred centres of learning, he illuminates the transformation of human consciousness and its gradual development towards freedom and self-awareness. Along the way, he offers profound reflections on memory, thinking and the human soul, and the relationship between earthly existence and life before birth and after death.
Rather than calling for a return to ancient traditions, Steiner presents the renewal of mystery wisdom as a vital task for the future. Rich in spiritual insight, Mystery Knowledge and Mystery Centres provides a compelling introduction to Steiner's understanding of the ancient mysteries and their enduring relevance today. Edited with an introduction by Andrew Welburn, this new edition includes explanatory notes and an index.
Drawing on decades of spiritual research, Rudolf Steiner explores the mystery traditions, sacred centres and paths of initiation that have shaped humanity's relationship with the spiritual world across the ages. From the ancient sanctuaries of Ephesus, Hibernia, Eleusis and Samothrace to the Rosi...

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About the author

Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) called his spiritual philosophy “anthroposophy”, meaning “wisdom of the human being”. As a highly developed seer, he based his work on direct knowledge and perception of spiritual dimensions. He initiated a modern and universal “science of spirit”, accessible to anyone willing to exercise clear and unprejudiced thinking. From his spiritual investigations Steiner provided suggestions for the renewal of many activities, including education (both general and special), agriculture, medicine, economics, architecture, science, philosophy, religion and the arts. Today there are thousands of schools, clinics, farms and other organizations involved in practical work based on his principles. His many published works feature his research into the spiritual nature of the human being, the evolution of the world and humanity, and methods of personal development. Steiner wrote some 30 books and delivered over 6000 lectures across Europe. In 1924 he founded the General Anthroposophical Society, which today has branches throughout the world.

Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) called his spiritual philosophy “anthroposophy”, meaning “wisdom of the human being”. As a highly developed seer, he based his work on direct knowledge and perception of spiritual dimensions. He initiated a modern and universal “science of spirit”, accessible to anyone ...

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