Stages of Higher Knowledge: The Authorized New Translation from the Original German Formerly Translated by the Title 'Gates of Knowledge': The ... A supplement to 'Knowledge of Higher Worlds' - Softcover

Steiner, Rudolf

Softcover

ISBN 10: 140679693X ISBN 13: 9781406796933

Publisher: Light House, 2006

Synopsis

Rudolf Joseph Lorenz Steiner (1861 – 1925) was an Austrian social reformer, philosopher, economist, architect, esotericist, and economist. He rose to celebrity during the latter part of the twentieth century as a literary critic and author of philosophical works, later founding a spiritual movement called “anthroposophy” which was heavily influenced by German theosophy and idealist philosophy. Originally published in 1930, this volume explains how different stages of material cognition and higher states of knowledge can be achieved through meditation, concentration exercises, and a connection to the spirit world. This fascinating book will appeal to those with an interest in spiritualism, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage spiritualist literature. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

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About the Author

Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) was born in the small village of Kraljevec, Austro-Hungarian Empire (now in Croatia), where he grew up. As a young man, he lived in Weimar and Berlin, where he became a well-published scientific, literary, and philosophical scholar, known especially for his work with Goethe's scientific writings. At the beginning of the twentieth century, he began to develop his early philosophical principles into an approach to systematic research into psychological and spiritual phenomena. Formally beginning his spiritual teaching career under the auspices of the Theosophical Society, Steiner came to use the term Anthroposophy (and spiritual science) for his philosophy, spiritual research, and findings. The influence of Steiner's multifaceted genius has led to innovative and holistic approaches in medicine, various therapies, philosophy, religious renewal, Waldorf education, education for special needs, threefold economics, biodynamic agriculture, Goethean science, architecture, and the arts of drama, speech, and eurythmy. In 1924, Rudolf Steiner founded the General Anthroposophical Society, which today has branches throughout the world. He died in Dornach, Switzerland.

Synopsis

Originally published in 1930, this is the authorized new translation from the original German formerly translated by the title "Gates of Knowledge". Beginning with the stages of material cognition, then moving on to the higher stages of knowledge, this book deals with using Meditation and Concentration as exercises to draw the soul from its connection to the physical senses, and looks at the spirit world. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Contents Include: Stages - Sleep - Imagination-The Duty of A Guide - Inspiration - Inspiration and Intuition

Edition details

• Publisher: Light House
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 140679693X
• ISBN 13: 9781406796933
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 73