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Uniform Title: Christentum als mystische Tatsache und die Mysterien des Altertums. English

Title: Christianity as Mystical Fact, and the Mysteries of Antiquity

Note: Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "Christianity as Mystical Fact and the Mysteries of Antiquity" by Rudolf Steiner is a philosophical exploration written in the early 20th century. This work endeavors to illuminate the mystical origins of Christianity by connecting its roots to pre-Christian mysticism, asserting that a deeper understanding of its spiritual essence can only be achieved through mystical contemplation. Steiner argues that Christianity evolved not merely as a continuation of earlier beliefs, but as an independent revelation shaped by underlying mystical truths inherent within human spirituality. The opening of the text sets a contemplative tone, addressing the influence of modern natural science on spiritual thought and the struggle of the human soul to find genuine spiritual sustenance amidst this materialistic perspective. Steiner outlines the historical context of Christianity and discusses the significant role of ancient mystical practices in shaping its core principles. He emphasizes that true knowledge of spirituality must arise not from superficial engagements with religious texts but from personal mystical experiences, likening this journey to an initiation into the mysteries that historically concealed deeper truths about existence and divinity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Steiner, Rudolf, 1861-1925

Editor: Collison, Harry

EBook No.: 24507

Published: Feb 4, 2008

Downloads: 152

Language: English

Subject: Anthroposophy

Subject: Christianity and other religions

Subject: Mysticism

Subject: Mysteries, Religious

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-09T23:35:20Z Christianity as Mystical Fact, and the Mysteries of Antiquity

This edition has images.

Uniform Title: Christentum als mystische Tatsache und die Mysterien des Altertums. English

Title: Christianity as Mystical Fact, and the Mysteries of Antiquity

Note: Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Fritz Ohrenschall, Jeannie Howse and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
book was produced from scanned images of public domain
material from the Google Print project.)

Summary: "Christianity as Mystical Fact and the Mysteries of Antiquity" by Rudolf Steiner is a philosophical exploration written in the early 20th century. This work endeavors to illuminate the mystical origins of Christianity by connecting its roots to pre-Christian mysticism, asserting that a deeper understanding of its spiritual essence can only be achieved through mystical contemplation. Steiner argues that Christianity evolved not merely as a continuation of earlier beliefs, but as an independent revelation shaped by underlying mystical truths inherent within human spirituality. The opening of the text sets a contemplative tone, addressing the influence of modern natural science on spiritual thought and the struggle of the human soul to find genuine spiritual sustenance amidst this materialistic perspective. Steiner outlines the historical context of Christianity and discusses the significant role of ancient mystical practices in shaping its core principles. He emphasizes that true knowledge of spirituality must arise not from superficial engagements with religious texts but from personal mystical experiences, likening this journey to an initiation into the mysteries that historically concealed deeper truths about existence and divinity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Steiner, Rudolf, 1861-1925

Editor: Collison, Harry

EBook No.: 24507

Published: Feb 4, 2008

Downloads: 152

Language: English

Subject: Anthroposophy

Subject: Christianity and other religions

Subject: Mysticism

Subject: Mysteries, Religious

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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