{"product_id":"the-evolution-of-consciousness-rudolf-steiner-9781855841291","title":"The Evolution of Consciousness: As Revealed Through Initiation Knowledge (Cw 227)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13 lectures, 2 addresses, Q\u0026amp;A, Penmaenmawr, Wales, August 18-31, 1923 (CW 227)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to the research of initiate Rudolf Steiner, humanity is in a continual process of transformation and evolution. Modern consciousness, based primarily on sensory perception and abstract logic, differs considerably from the consciousness of ancient human beings. Steiner tells us that the ancients saw human beings as microcosms, or concentrations, of cosmic laws and activities. The loss of such knowledge has led to an existential quest for meaning and even the cul-de-sac we know as atheism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn these comprehensive lectures, delivered to an English audience, Steiner discusses the very real possibility of reconnecting to the cosmos today. He explains how we can develop higher faculties of consciousness--what he calls \u003ci\u003eimagination, inspiration, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eintuition\u003c\/i\u003e--and vividly describes life after death and how individuals progress through the planetary spheres. In these spheres, he tells us, tasks and purpose for future incarnations are prepared in cooperation with spiritual beings of the heavenly hierarchies. The lectures culminate in a call for us to take charge of our own destiny through conscious, free development of our spiritual potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new edition of a fundamental work from Rudolf Steiner features a revised translation, as well as previously unavailable addresses and Steiner's answers to questions from his audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis volume is a translation from German of \u003ci\u003eInitiations-Erkenntnis\u003c\/i\u003e (GA 227).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rudolf Steiner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1855841290\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781855841291\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rudolf Steiner Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/01\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.99lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.57w x 1.09d","brand":"Rudolf Steiner","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43939023061247,"sku":"9781855841291","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_5854ddae-4f3e-43ea-aef2-7efd6a57ee05.jpg?v=1681439042","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-evolution-of-consciousness-rudolf-steiner-9781855841291","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}