The Occult Significance of Blood (1907) - Couverture souple

Steiner, Rudolf

 
9781564599117: The Occult Significance of Blood (1907)

Synopsis

The Occult Significance of Blood is a book written by Rudolf Steiner, a philosopher, social reformer, and esotericist. The book explores the spiritual and mystical significance of blood, which Steiner believes is the carrier of the human soul and the key to understanding the mysteries of life and death.Steiner delves deep into the occult and mystical traditions of various cultures, including ancient Egypt, Greece, and India, as well as the Christian tradition. He explains how blood is not just a physical substance but also a spiritual force that connects us to the divine.Steiner also discusses the role of blood in human evolution and how it has shaped our physical and spiritual development. He explores the concept of bloodlines and how they influence our destiny and spiritual path.Throughout the book, Steiner emphasizes the importance of understanding the occult significance of blood in order to gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and our place in the universe. He provides practical exercises and meditations to help readers connect with the spiritual power of their own blood.Overall, The Occult Significance of Blood is a thought-provoking and insightful book that offers a unique perspective on the spiritual and mystical aspects of blood. It is a must-read for anyone interested in esotericism, spirituality, and the mysteries of life and death.1907. Blood is a Very Special Fluid.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Each one of you will doubtless be aware that the title of this lecture is taken from Goethe’s Faust. You all know that in this poem we are shown how Faust, the representative of the highest human effort, enters into a pact with the evil powers, who on their side are represented in the poem by Mephistopheles, the emissary of hell. You will know, too, that ‘Faust is to strike a bargain with Mephistopheles, the deed of which must be signed with his own blood. Faust, in the first instance, looks upon it as a jest. Mephistopheles, however, at this juncture utters the sentence which Goethe without doubt intended should be taken seriously: “Blood is a very special fluid.”

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