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Rosicrucian Wisdom
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These inspirational lectures offer a compelling introduction to a modern path of spiritual development rooted in esoteric Christianity. Rather than drawing solely from historical traditions, Steiner presents a renewed spiritual science – anthroposophy – based on firsthand research.
Rudolf Steiner outlines the Rosicrucian path as a spiritual approach suited to the consciousness of our time – one that engages both the heart and the intellect while remaining deeply practical. He guides us through seven stages of initiation, exploring the evolution of human consciousness, karma, reincarnation, and the hidden dimensions of Christian mysteries. At the centre of this path lies a profound understanding of Christ as a cosmic being, whose sacrifice at Golgotha represents a pivotal moment in both human and cosmic history.
Steiner emphasizes that spiritual knowledge should not remain abstract or purely contemplative. Instead, it should enter into daily life, transforming thought, feeling and action. He discusses essential spiritual truths including the law of destiny, life after death, and methods for developing spiritual vision. Themes such as spiritual alchemy and the Philosopher's Stone are presented with clarity and insight.
This powerful series of lectures is widely regarded as one of Steiner's most concise presentations of his esoteric worldview. The new revised edition includes an introduction by Brien Masters, editorial notes and an index. Fourteen lectures, May–June 1907, Munich, GA 99
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Introduction, by Brien Masters…
- Lecture 1 The New Form of Wisdom
- Lecture 2 The Ninefold Constitution of the Human Being
- Lecture 3 The Elemental World and the Heaven-World. Waking Life, Sleep and Death
- Lecture 4 Descent to a New Birth
- Lecture 5 Communal Life between Death and a New Birth into the Physical World
- Lecture 6 The Law of Destiny
- Lecture 7 The Technique of Karma
- Lecture 8 Human Consciousness in the Seven Planetary Incarnations
- Lecture 9 Planetary Evolution I
- Lecture 10 Planetary Evolution II
- Lecture 11 The Evolution of Humanity on the Earth I
- Lecture 12 The Evolution of Humanity on the Earth II
- Lecture 13 The Future of Humanity
- Lecture 14 The Nature of Initiation
- Notes
- Rudolf Steiner’s Collected Works
- Significant Events in the Life of Rudolf Steiner
- Index