True Knowledge of the Christ: Theosophy and Rosicrucianism – The Gospel of John (CW 100)

22 lectures, Kassel and Basel, June 16 – November 25, 1907 (CW 100)“All existence is spirit. Just as ice is water, so matter is also spirit. Mineral, vegetable, animal, or human—all are a condensed form of spirit.”  —Rudolf Steiner In the two lecture courses featured in this volume, Rudolf Steiner presents a radical new paradigm. Tackling the central dilemma of modern civilization—the polarization of science and spirituality—he seeks to broaden natural science through a comprehensive spiritual science. Rather than harking back to old spiritual forms or religions, Steiner’s approach is based on a conscious and systematic intensification of thinking and perception.Steiner approaches this spiritual-scientific task from two perspectives. First, he deepens insight into Theosophy and Rosicrucianism, showing their relationship to science and religion. Although presented as an “introduction,” Steiner was never interested in simply providing information—not even in the form of new revelations—a