Macrocosm and Microcosm: The Greater and the Lesser World. Questions Concerning the Soul, Life and the Spirit

Rudolf Steiner explores the relationship between the human microcosm and the macrocosm, which includes hidden realms like the Elements and Archetypes. He discusses self-development paths to spiritual dimensions, transforming human soul forces into organs of higher perception. Steiner also discusses the planets, mysticism, Egyptian mysteries, initiation, the four spheres of the higher worlds, and more.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 298 pages
Publication date: 17 May 2021
Publisher: Rudolf Steiner Press

Rudolf Steiner delves into the profound interconnectedness of human beings, the microcosm, with the vast macrocosm. However, for Steiner, the macrocosm extends beyond the physical universe to encompass hidden realms such as the world of Elements and the world of Archetypes. These realms lie beneath the surface of outward manifestations, including our physical bodies. The macrocosm operates within us continuously, manifesting in the daily cycle of sleep and waking and the profound interchange between earthly incarnations and cycles of death and rebirth. Steiner explores various paths of self-development that lead to spiritual dimensions, transforming human soul forces into organs of higher perception. He also discusses the planets and their relationship with our sleeping and waking lives, the inner path of the mystic, the 'greater and 'lesser guardians of the threshold, the Egyptian mysteries of Osiris and Isis, initiation in the Northern mysteries, the four spheres of the higher worlds, mirror-images of the macrocosm in man, the strengthening powers of sleep, the symbol of the Rose Cross, reading the Akashic Record, four-dimensional space, and the development of future human capacities. This comprehensive volume includes an introduction, notes, and an index, making it a valuable resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of the interconnectedness of all things.

Weight: 480g
Dimension: 156 x 233 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781855845893