John's Gospel: The Cosmic Rhythm, Stars and Stones

Hermann Beckh's writings show how John the Evangelist became the source of undying love and wisdom in Christ, based on personal spiritual knowledge and experience. He established new links with philosophical Alchemy, Jakob Boehme, Goethe, Nietzsche, and Novalis, and his Mark's Gospel of 1928 was the capstone of his writings. This revised translation by Alan Stott is enhanced by addenda that shed further light on Beckh's achievements.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 434 pages
Publication date: 26 October 2021
Publisher: Temple Lodge Publishing

The existence of a vibrant and ongoing stream of Johannine Christianity is no longer a matter of doubt. A wealth of literature has emerged from Rosicrucian and esoteric traditions, encompassing profound prayer and meditation, which explores the exalted nature of John the Evangelist as conveyed in his Gospel, Letters, and the Book of Revelation. However, it was the remarkable work of Hermann Beckh that shed light on the individual known as John and his profound influence in Christ. According to Rudolf Steiner, John was ailing Lazarus, whom Jesus loved and raised from the dead to a new life as a disciple. Beckh meticulously demonstrates how John's invaluable writings were rooted in his personal spiritual knowledge and experiences, expressing the divine work of the Cosmic Christ on human nature and the Earth. His writings extend far into the future, offering insights that resonate across time. While Beckh's authorship originated within the context of the emerging Christian Community founded in 1922, his profoundly original books transcended that framework. He possessed the ability to tackle original texts in Tibetan, Sanskrit, and Avestan, as well as establish new connections with philosophical Alchemy, Jakob Boehme, Goethe, Nietzsche, and Novalis through his independent vision. Thus, he stands alongside these figures as a co-worker in a larger community. Having laid the groundwork with his Mark's Gospel in 1928, John's Gospel can be considered the culminating work of Beckh's writings, heralding a triumphant announcement that theology and the study of John's Gospel have reached maturity. This revised translation by Alan Stott, accompanied by valuable addenda, enhances the current volume and provides further insight into Beckh's remarkable achievements.

Weight: 696g
Dimension: 156 x 235 x 42 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781912230815