The Gospel of John by Rudolf Steiner
In these twelve profound lectures, Rudolf Steiner uncovers and reclaims the essential truths of Christianity, illuminating the Gospel of John in all its majesty, power, and far-reaching significance. Foremost among the revelations to be found here is the identity of the writer of John's Gospel-namely, the risen Lazarus, the disciple whom the Lord loved. Lazarus-John, the first to be initiated by Christ Himself, wrote his Gospel out of the deepest wellsprings of knowledge, implanting within it viral spiritual forces. As Rudolf Steiner states in the final lecture of this volume, "This Gospel is not a textbook but a force that can work within our souls." It is this force living in the words and rhythms of John's Gospel that purifies the soul, transforming it-in the language of esoteric Christianity-into the Virgin Sophia, receptive to the Holy Spirit. Along this path, we come to recognize that Christianity, far from being a codified system of beliefs, is a living power within the evolution of humanity, a power that is only at the beginning of its activity. What Rudolf Steiner refers to as the Mystery of Golgotha-that is, the death and resurrection, of Christ-stands as the turning-point of time, the event through which the Earth receives its meaning. The effects of this event, and the further activity of Christ as the Spirit of the Earth, will continue to evolve from year to year, century to century, until one day in the distant future, Christianity will fulfill its mission. This can only happen, however, if Christianity is first understood "in its true, spiritual form." This lecture cycle is an essential guide to an understanding of the true mission of Christianity, a guide to the spiritualization of the Earth, the transformation of the Cosmos of Wisdom into the Cosmos of Love. As with all great books, The Gospel of John not only imparts knowledge - it can change you. Book jacket.Many volumes by Rudolf Steiner on Anthroposophy and Waldorf education have been translated by Robert F. Lathe.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781621482703 |
| ISBN 10 | 1621482707 |
| Title | The Gospel of John |
| Author | Rudolf Steiner |
| Series | Collected Works Of Rudolf Steiner |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Anthroposophic Press Inc |
| Year published | 2022-09-06 |
| Number of pages | 252 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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