Week 5
Within the light that out of spirit depths
Weaves germinating power into space
And manifests the gods' creative work:
Within its shine, the soul's true being
Is widened into worldwide life
And resurrected
From narrow selfhood's inner power.
Week 31
The light from spirit depths
Strives to ray outwards, sun-imbued;
Transformed to forceful will of life
It shines into the senses' dullness
To bring to birth the powers
Whereby creative forces, soul-impelled,
Shall ripen into human deeds.
—Translation by Ruth and Hans Pusch
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In these lectures, Rudolf Steiner describes the after-death states and the experiences we undergo, the influences of Ahrimanic Beings, man's spiritual connections with the planetary powers, and the preparations for re-incarnation. In death we learn the significance and meaning of death on earth, and this enlightening book reveals with clarity and vision something of the vastness of our earthly and cosmic existences.
Formerly published privately for members. Translated from the German by George and Mary Adams.
Introduction | ||
Lecture I | The Threefold Sun and the Risen Christ | April 24, 1922 |
Lecture II | The Cosmic Origin of the Human Form | August 22, 1922 |
Lecture III | Man's Life in Sleep and After Death | August 30, 1922 |
Lecture IV | Life in the Spiritual Spheres and the Return to Earth | November 12, 1922 |
Lecture V | Luciferic and Ahrimanic Powers Wrestling for Man | November 16, 1922 |
Lecture VI | Christ and the Metamorphoses of Karma | November 19, 1922 |
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