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 Secret
Brotherhoods
and the Mystery of the Human Double
Seven lectures by Rudolf Steiner
Rudolf Steiner speaks of the
secret brotherhoods who manipulate world events, and of the
mysterious human double, the existence of which has only been known
to occultists until Steiner's descriptions in these and other
lectures.
In the age of the
internet and the proliferation of 'conspiracy theories', the idea
that secret brotherhoods and groups are seeking to gain control over humanity is no
longer uncommon. This was not the case in 1917, however, when Rudolf
Steiner spoke on this theme in these extraordinary lectures. His
unique contribution to this controversial topic is no abstract
theory, but arose from his specific research methodology involving
the use of advanced forms of perception and cognition. With the
firsthand knowledge available to him, Steiner takes us behind the
scenes of external events, revealing the dark world of elitist,
secret brotherhoods working to control the masses through the
forces of economics, technology and political assassinations. These
hidden groups, he explains, seek to gain power through the use of
ritual magic and suggestion.
Among the many other
topics tackled here, Steiner speaks on the geographical quality of
the American continent and the forces that proceed from it; the
nature of the double (doppelganger) and the dangers of
psychoanalysis; the spiritual origin of electromagnetism; the abuse
of inoculations and vaccinations; the meaning of Ireland for world
development; the confusion of angels with higher beings and the
divinity; and, above all, the need for clear insight into world
events based on spiritual knowledge.
Never before available
in English as a complete volume, the text of this book has been
freshly translated for this edition.
Rudolf Steiner Press
7 lectures; St. Gallen, Zurich, Dornach; 6-25 Nov 1917; GA178
220pp; paperback
ISBN: 1-85584-162-2
Rudolf Steiner
(1861-1925) called his spiritual philosophy 'anthroposophy', meaning
'wisdom of the human being'. As a highly developed seer, he based
his work on direct knowledge and perception of spiritual dimensions.
He initiated a modern and universal 'science of spirit', accessible
to anyone willing to exercise clear and unprejudiced thinking.
From his spiritual
investigations Steiner provided suggestions for the renewal of many
activities, including education (both general and special),
agriculture, medicine, economics, architecture, science, philosophy,
religion and the arts. Today there are literally thousands of
schools, clinics, farms and other organizations involved in
practical work based on his principles. His many published works
feature his research into the spiritual nature of the human being,
the evolution of the world and humanity, and methods of personal
development. Steiner wrote some 30 books and delivered over 6,000
lectures across Europe. In 1924 he founded the General
Anthroposophical Society, which today has branches throughout the
world.
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