Astronomy And Spiritual Science

Author : Elisabeth Vreede
Publisher : SteinerBooks
Page : 610 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2007-12
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780880109604

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Astronomy and Spiritual Science by Elisabeth Vreede Pdf

"Rudolf Steiner was in fact not merely a phenomenally educated and articulate philosopher but also a Man of Destiny.... By comparison, not only with his contemporaries but with the general history of the Western mind, his stature is almost too excessive to be borne." --Owen Barfield The New Essential Steiner is an illuminating, completely new introduction to the philosophy and essential writings of Rudolf Steiner, introduced and edited by Robert McDermott, who also edited the now-classic Essential Steiner. This new volume offers selections from a wide variety of Steiner's published works, presenting a broad, accessible overview of Anthroposophy. In his introduction, McDermott recounts Steiner's life and work, from his childhood and education to his work as a natural scientist, philosopher, scholar, educator, artist, interpreter of culture, and seer. He places Steiner in relation to major traditions of thought and explores the genesis and development of Anthroposophy. Although Rudolf Steiner is considered by many to be the greatest spiritual seer and philosophical thinker of the twentieth century and is credited with major cultural contributions such as the worldwide Waldorf school movement and the ever-growing biodynamic agricultural movement, he nevertheless remains relatively unknown to both academics and the public. The purpose of this volume is to redress that situation by introducing Steiner's work to a broader audience and making his name more universally recognized. Includes selections from Steiner's writings, which are grouped into chapters that demonstrate the breadth of his thinking and spiritual accomplishments. The New Essential Steiner is an invaluable compendium and introduction to the works that form the foundation of Anthroposophy.

Author : Rudolf Steiner
Publisher : Rudolf Steiner Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781855842236

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Astronomy and Astrology by Rudolf Steiner Pdf

From the Publisher: In the Middle Ages, Astronomia-one of the Seven Liberal Arts-was as much about astrology as astronomy. In fact the two disciplines only parted company in the seventeenth century, as the materialistic world-view gained greater prominence. Where once human destiny was connected to stars and planets, and spiritual or soul qualities were associated with the natural world, now the cosmos was seen as consisting of gases, fire and dead rock. Rudolf Steiner brings a new spiritual perspective to our study of the heavens. Humanity, he says, is intimately connected to cosmic beings, who in turn are related to planets and stars. There is meaning in the cosmos. Although Steiner rejects the simplistic notion of the planets determining our lives and behaviour, he makes a clear connection between the heavenly bodies and human beings. Whilst criticizing the superficial nature of much astrology, Steiner shows that as individuals, and with the guidance of spiritual beings, we choose an appropriate time of birth to match the destiny we are to live. This enlightening anthology, expertly collated by Margaret Jonas, features excerpts of Steiner's work on the spiritual individualities of the planets, the determination of human characteristics by the constellation at birth, the cultural epochs and the passage of the equinox, cosmic influences on the individual and humanity, life in the planetary spheres between death and rebirth, solar and lunar eclipses, comets, and much more.

Author : Pete Stewart
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2007-11-30
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781594777387

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The Spiritual Science of the Stars by Pete Stewart Pdf

The profound influence of ancient cosmologies on our ideas about the human spirit • Shows how ancient myths contain a sophisticated understanding of our relationship to the cosmos, derived from thousands of years of observation of the night sky • Explains how ideas of the mind and spirit are still entwined with these ancient cosmologies despite the disruptive effects of modern astronomy • Reveals how ancient ideas and contemporary cosmology might be combined into a new model for spiritual meaning Thousands of years before the first written records, humans were turning to the night sky as a source of meaning for existence and their place within it. The conclusions drawn from these observations are embodied in stories from across the world known as Creation Myths. Contrary to the popular belief that these myths were meant to explain the origins of the universe, Pete Stewart shows that they were actually designed to create a harmony and order in the lives of humans that reflected, in their society and architecture, the ordered patterns they saw evidenced in the sky. These ancient myths also record, in the story of “the separation of Heaven and Earth,” the discovery of a disastrous discord in this ancient harmony, which the mythmakers overcame by imagining a vastly expanded architecture, one in which the individual soul had a role to play in the evolution of the cosmos. Today science presents a similar challenge to our sense of meaning. Stewart explores how, by reexamining the myths of creation in this light, we can learn how contemporary cosmology might yield a new architecture for the spirit and how the ancient sense of being in the cosmos might be reconstructed for our age.

Author : J. C. Watts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1883
Category : Devotional literature
ISBN : OCLC:54185204

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The Orb of Day by J. C. Watts Pdf

Author : J. C. Watts
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2018-01-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0483620092

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The Orb of Day by J. C. Watts Pdf

Excerpt from The Orb of Day: A Treatise on Spiritual Philosophy and Intellectual Astronomy; Spiritual Science Against the World; A Celestial Bible Hear this, all ye people; give ear all ye inhabitants of the world, _both high and low, rich and poor together; Man, that is in honor, and understands not, is like the beasts that perish - (psalm, 49 - 1, 2. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : James Mullaney
Publisher : Hay House, Inc
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-21
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781401941727

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Celebrating the Universe! by James Mullaney Pdf

The very first work of its kind, Celebrating the Universe: The Science & Spirituality of Stargazing is a guide to the wonders of the heavens visible to the unaided eye and in binoculars, with a focus on the "soul" of the night sky! This travel guide to the stars is written from a metaphysical and spiritual perspective in additional to a scientific one. The unique unifying theme throughout is the personal benefits of communing with celestial wonders firsthand—the joy and heady excitement of participating in the great cosmic drama unfolding nightly overhead. This involves such little-known aspects of stargazing as therapeutic relaxation, celestial meditation, expansion of consciousness, spiritual contact, and astral travel. Everything the budding stargazer and celestial pilgrim needs for this cosmic journey is contained within this volume, from how to observe the sky . . . to what to see—and why! Covered are the Sun, Moon, and all of the planets; comets, asteroids, meteors, and artificial satellites; variable and exploding stars, colorful double and multiple stars, and glittering star clusters; and eerie glowing nebulae, our majestic Milky Way, and even the remote galaxies. Astronomer and author James Mullaney explores profound concepts such as our heritage as children of the stars (we are made of stardust!) and our cosmic destiny (as citizens of the universe!)—all from an aesthetic viewpoint.

Author : Elisabeth Vreede
Publisher : Steiner Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Anthroposophy
ISBN : 0880104902

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Anthroposophy and Astrology by Elisabeth Vreede Pdf

Written in the late 1920s, these astronomical writings of Dr. Vreede are culled from her monthly newsletter and explore both modern astronomy and classical astrology in the light of spiritual science.

Author : Chris Corbally,Darry Dinell,Aaron Ricker
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781000217278

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Intersections of Religion and Astronomy by Chris Corbally,Darry Dinell,Aaron Ricker Pdf

This volume examines the way in which cultural ideas about "the heavens" shape religious ideas and are shaped by them in return. Our approaches to cosmology have a profound effect on the way in which we each deal with religious questions and participate in the imaginative work of public and private world-building. Employing an interdisciplinary team of international scholars, each chapter shows how religion and cosmology interrelate and matter for real people. Historical and contemporary case studies are included to demonstrate the lived reality of a variety of faith traditions and their interactions with the cosmos. This breadth of scope allows readers to get a unique overview of how religion, science and our view of space have, and will continue to, impact our worldviews. Offering a comprehensive exploration of humanity and its relationship with cosmology, this book will be an important reference for scholars of Religion and Science, Religion and Culture, Interreligious Dialogue and Theology, as well as those interested in Science and Culture and Public Education.

Author : J. C. Watts
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2024-02-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783385339163

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The Orb of Day. A Treatise on Spiritual Philosophy and Intellectual Astronomy by J. C. Watts Pdf

Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.

Author : Chet Raymo
Publisher : Cowley Publications
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2005-08-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781461660750

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The Soul of the Night by Chet Raymo Pdf

Probing the depths of science and faith, scientist Chet Raymo investigates the mysteries of human spirituality and meaning contained in astronomy. Ranging through the stars and the myths humans have told about them for millennia, Raymo delves into “a pilgrimage in quest of the soul of the night.” Chet Raymo's elegant essays link the mysterious phenomena of the night sky with the human mind and spirit, as he ranges through the realms of mythology, literature, religion, history, and anthropology. Originally published two decades ago, The Soul of the Night is a classic work that is a must for those interested in the relationship between science and faith.

Author : Helge Kragh
Publisher : Imperial College Press
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Science
ISBN : 186094485X

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Matter and Spirit in the Universe by Helge Kragh Pdf

Cosmology is an unusual science with an unusual history. This book examines the formative years of modern cosmology from the perspective of its interaction with religious thought. As the first study of its kind, it reveals how closely associated the development of cosmology has been with considerations of a philosophical and religious nature. From nineteenth-century thermodynamics to the pioneering cosmological works of Georges LemaŒtre and Arthur E Milne, religion has shaped parts of modern cosmological theory. By taking the religious component seriously, a new and richer history of cosmology emerges.

Author : Dave Pruett
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2012-05-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9798216136743

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Reason and Wonder by Dave Pruett Pdf

In this enlightening and provocative exploration, Dave Pruett sets out a revolutionary new understanding of our place in the universe, one that reconciles the rational demands of science with the deeper tugs of spirituality. Defining a moment in human self-awareness four centuries in the making, Reason and Wonder: A Copernican Revolution in Science and Spirit offers a way to move beyond the either/or choice of reason versus intuition—a dichotomy that ultimately leaves either the mind or the heart wanting. In doing so, it seeks to resolve an age-old conflict at the root of much human dysfunction, including today's global ecological crisis. An outgrowth of C. David Pruett's breakthrough undergraduate honors course, "From Black Elk to Black Holes: Shaping Myth for a New Millennium," Reason and Wonder embraces the insights of modern science and the wisdom of spiritual traditions to "re-enchant the universe." The new "myth of meaning" unfolds as the story of three successive "Copernican revolutions"—cosmological, biological, and spiritual—offers an expansive view of human potential as revolutionary as the work of Copernicus, Galilleo, and Darwin.

Author : C. Kaliks et al.
Publisher : Temple Lodge Publishing
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2024-04-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781915776167

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The School of Spiritual Science by C. Kaliks et al. Pdf

In a thoroughly revised and updated second edition, this important volume describes the character, intentions and working methods of the pioneering School of Spiritual Science, as established by Rudolf Steiner within the framework of the re-founded Anthroposophical Society in 1924. It explains the School’s prerequisites for membership and examines the role of the First Class and its representatives’ responsibilities. The main body of the book features descriptions of the sections within the School of Spiritual Science, contributed by individuals responsible for leadership of those sections. They indicate how the School connects with daily work in various aspects of life – including medicine, agriculture, education, science and the arts – and how they relate to contemporary society. Also included are significant articles and lectures by Rudolf Steiner regarding his original intentions for the School, and practical information on the process of becoming a member. In keeping with the transparency that he called for, The School of Spiritual Science is available to anyone who wants to explore the work of this invaluable cultural institution.

Author : Johannes Kühl,Bodo v Plato
Publisher : Temple Lodge Publishing
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781906999162

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The School of Spiritual Science by Johannes Kühl,Bodo v Plato Pdf

In 1924, Rudolf Steiner established the School of Spiritual Science within the framework of the newly reestablished Anthroposophical Society. This book represents a beginning attempt at describing the nature, intent, and methods of this pioneering school and its place in modern culture. It describes the school's three prerequisites for membership and studies its connection with the Anthroposophical Society and the anthroposophic movement. It also examines the role of its "First Class" in relation to Rudolf Steiner's original intentions and the responsibilities of its representatives. The bulk of the book involves descriptions of the various sections in the School of Spiritual Science, contributed by those who are currently their leaders. These descriptions indicate how the school connects with daily work in various areas of life, in keeping with an esotericism based on the idea that "life and its depths can be confronted in the most energetic way." Also featured is practical information, including a description of the process for becoming a member and an appendix containing significant statements by Rudolf Steiner. In keeping with the transparency that Steiner requested from the outset, this book is suitable for anyone interested in the School of Spiritual Science.

Author : Cometan
Publisher : Astronist Institution
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Astronomy in the Origins of Religion by Cometan Pdf

Official title: Do the prehistoric interactions between astronomy and religion form a distinct religious tradition? In the dissertation for his Master's of Arts degree from the University of Central Lancashire, Cometan introduced and thoroughly explored his theory of the existence of the oldest religious tradition based on astronomical observation which he titles the Astronic tradition, or Astronicism. In this work, which received a Distinction Grade of 87 following its examination, Cometan discovers that astronomy and religion were indeed intertwined in prehistoric and ancient times. Through archaeological evidence, Cometan makes the case for the existence of an Astronic religious tradition stretching back to the Upper Palaeolithic period of the Stone Age some 40,000 years ago. Key ideas of Cometan's dissertation work include astromorphism, astrolatry, astroglyphs, astromancy, astronomical religion, and the theory of an astronomical Urreligion (an original or primordial religion).