Atlantis: The Fate of a Lost Land and Its Secret Knowledge (Pocket Library of Spiritual Wisdom)

The wisdom contained in this book is not derived via the usual methods of scholarly and historical research, and neither is it based on theory or speculation. Rudolf Steiner acquired his original contribution to human knowledge from metaphysical dimensions of reality which are hidden to most people - but visible to anybody who is prepared to develop spiritual means of perception. With his philosophical and scientific training, Steiner brought a new systematic discipline to the field of spiritual research, allowing for fully conscious methods and comprehensive results. A natural seer, he cultivated his spiritual vision to a high degree, enabling him to speak with authority on previously veiled mysteries. Samples of his work is to be found in this book of edited texts, which brings together excerpts from his many talks and writings on the subject of Atlantis. This volume also features an editorial introduction, commentary and notes by Dr Andrew Welburn. Chapters: The Continent of Atlantis; The Moving Continents; The History of Atlantis; The Earliest Civilizations; The Beginnings of Thought; Etheric Technology - Atlantean 'Magic' Powers; Twilight of the Magicians; The Divine Messengers; Atlantean Secret Knowledge - it's Betrayal and Subsequent Fate; The Origins of the Mysteries; Atlantis and Spiritual Evolution. The Pocket Library of Spiritual Wisdom is an exciting new book series of original contributions by Rudolf Steiner to human knowledge from metaphysical dimensions of reality normally hidden from everyday consciousness. With his philosophical and scientific training, Steiner brought a new systematic discipline to the field of spiritual research, as well as fully conscious methods and comprehensive results. These books highlight samples of his work with excerpts from his many talks and writings on some of the most fascinating themes in contemporary spiritual research. They are easy-to-read, accessible texts with helpful introductions, commentary, and notes.

This Volume discusses:

- The Continent of Atlantis

- The Moving Continents

- The History of Atlantis

- The Earliest Civilizations

- The Beginnings of Thought

- Etheric Technology - Atlantean Magical Powers

- Twilight of the Magicians

- The Divine Messengers

- Atlantean Secret Knowledge - its Betrayal and Subsequent Fate

- The Origins of the Mysteries

- Atlantis and Spiritual Evolution

Author Biography: Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) became a respected and well-published scientific, literary, and philosophical scholar, particularly known for his work on Goethe's scientific writings. At the beginning of the twentieth century, he began to develop his earlier philosophical principles into an approach to methodical research of psychological and spiritual phenomena. His multifaceted genius has led to innovative and holistic approaches in medicine, philosophy, religion, education (Waldorf schools), special education (the Camphill movement), economics, agriculture (biodynamics),science, architecture, and the arts (drama, speech and eurythmy). In 1924 he founded the General Anthroposophical Society, which has branches throughout the world.

Introduction: Atlantis and Prehistory-A Modern Perspective by Andrew J. Welburn 1. The Continent of Atlantis The moving continents 2. The History of Atlantis The earliest civilizations The beginnings of thought 3. Etheric Technology: Atlantean ‘Magic’ Powers Etheric technology Twilight of the magicians 4. The Divine Messengers 5. Atlantean Secret Knowledge: Its Betrayal and Subsequent Fate The origins of the Mysteries 6. Concluding Survey: Atlantis and Spiritual Evolution With his philosophical and scientific training, the author brought a systematic discipline to the field of spiritual research. This book contains samples of his work. It brings together excerpts from his many talks and writings on the subject of Atlantis.