The Descent of the Spirit

By Rudolf Steiner and Dr Rudolf Steiner

Book Overview

The Descent of the Spirit is a book written by Rudolf Steiner, a philosopher, esotericist, and founder of anthroposophy. The book explores the nature of the human spirit and its relationship with the divine. Steiner argues that the spirit descends from the divine realm to enter the physical body, and that this descent is a necessary part of human evolution. He also discusses the role of the spirit in human consciousness and creativity, as well as its connection to the natural world. Throughout the book, Steiner draws on a range of spiritual and philosophical traditions, including Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism, to offer a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the human spirit. The Descent of the Spirit is a thought-provoking and inspiring work that will appeal to anyone interested in spirituality, philosophy, or personal growth.1922. This volume combines lectures given by Rudolph Steiner on the following topics: The Descent of the Spirit: Gaining a Relationship to the Dead Through the Language of the Heart; Supersensible Knowledge: Anthroposophy as a Demand of the Age; Escape From Truth: The Living Relationship of the Word with Reality; and Ancient Ghosts and Modern Specters Eastern and Western World Contrast: and an essay on the Outline of Occult Science.#This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430441984
• ISBN13: 9781430441984
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"