"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.

This is a must-read. Star Wisdom is a great experience in the discovery of higher consciousness. Read on to learn of the real truths about life and death, God and man, and religion and spirituality. " - Randolph Winters, author of "The Pleiadian Mission" The journey of the human spirit is a wondrous voyage from a primitive state of ignorance, going through innumerable lifetimes in which one grows in wisdom, until at last one merges with all spirits in a state of absolute love and light. On and on, say the Pleiadians, one progresses into greater love and light. This book is for those who want to grow spiritually-to find deep inner happiness and freedom of spirit. Pleiadian Spirituality is for those willing to take complete responsibility for their own lives, for those who have seen through the false promises of religions, cults, and gurus and yet are still seeking greater spiritual development.

"Scott R. Jones deftly breaks down the barriers between the bright logic of our daytime intellect and the fearful non-Euclidean symmetries of our darkest dreams, revealing the Black Gnosis: a radical mode of being that anticipates a new appreciation of humanity's place in an increasingly dire and indifferent cosmos. When The Stars Are Right asks the reader a simple question: 'Are you keeping it R'lyeh?' The answers may surprise you"--Back cover.

A wealth of information on how angels can add a new dimension to faith, without getting caught up in the New Age mythology or diverting attention away from Christ.

A fascinating collection of short biographies of the greatest spiritual stars of the last thousand years, ranging from St Anselm to Martin Luther King. Some of the greatest living scholars have contributed to this series - Eamon Duffy on Dante, Rowan Will

This volume presents interdisciplinary, intercultural, and interreligious approaches directed toward the articulation of a pneumatological theology in its broadest sense, especially in terms of attempting to conceive of a spirit-filled world.