Christianity as Mystical Fact: And the Mysteries of Antiquity by Rudolf Steiner

Description: Book Details Title: Christianity as Mystical Fact: And the Mysteries of Antiquity Author: Rudolf Steiner Collected Works: Cw 8 Format: Trade Paperback Pages: 205 Condition: Brand NewDescription During the fall and winter of 1901-02, 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. Steiner wrote of the idea behind his book: "The title Christianity As Mystical Fact was one I gave to this work eight years ago, when I gathered together the content of lectures given in 1902. It was meant to indicate the special approach adopted in the book. Its theme is not just the mystical side of Christianity in a historical presentation. It was meant to show, from the standpoint of a mystical awareness, how Christianity came into being. "Behind this was the idea that spiritual happenings were factors in the emergence of Christianity, which could only be observed from such a point of view. It is for the book itself to demonstrate that, by 'mystical, ' I do not in any way imply a vague intuition rather than strict scientific argument. In many circles, mysticism is understood as just that, and therefore it is distinguished from the concerns of all 'genuine' science. "In this book, however, I use the term to mean a 'presentation of spiritual reality'--a reality accessible only to a knowledge drawn from the sources of spiritual life itself. Anyone who denies the possibility of such knowledge in principle will find its contents hard to comprehend; any reader who accepts the idea that mysticism may coexist with the clarity of the natural sciences, may acknowledge that the mystical aspect of Christianity must be described mystically." This is a significant book--for Steiner's own development, that of Western esotericism, and our own understanding of the Christ event. Readers will find the evolutionary development from the ancient Mysteries through the great Greek philosophers to the events portrayed in the Gospels. Included are an informative introduction and annotated notes by Andrew Welburn and an afterword by Michael Debus, a priest of The Christian Community, who summarizes the book and places it in context. CONTENTS: Introduction by Christopher Bamford Preface by Andrew Welburn 1. The Mysteries and Mysteriosophy 2. The Mysteries and Pre-Socratic Philosophy 3. Platonic Mysteries 4. Myth and Mysteriosophy 5. The Egyptian and Other Eastern Mysteries 6. The Evidence of the Gospels 7. The "Miracle" of Lazarus 8. The Apocalypse of John 6. Jesus in His Historical Setting 10. The Essence of Christianity 11. Christian and Pagan Wisdom 12. Augustine and the Church Appendix: Original Prefaces and Additional Materials Afterword by Michael Debus Translator's NotesFree Shipping USA & No Customs SHIPS SAME BUSINESS DAY BEFORE 12PM EST ESTIMATED SHIPPING TIMES AND SERVICES USA: USPS Economy (2-9 business days) Canada: Economy (2-9 business days)Premium Packaging Our cardboard mailers assure that your order is packed to survive the sometimes perilous journey to your mailbox. 30-Day Returns Returns must be in exact same condition and packaging as sold. Buyer pays return shipping unless our error.Satisfaction Guarantee If you are not happy with your order, please let us know before leaving feedback so we can make it right!

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