The The Fall of the Spirits Of Darkness: The Spiritual Background to the Outer World: Spiritual Beings and their Effects, Vol. 1

Rudolf Steiner discusses the spiritual roots of the crises of our times, revealing that human minds have been influenced by backward angels since 1879. He encourages people to engage with the spirits of light to emancipate human beings from bonds of race, nation, and blood. The new edition of this classic work features a revised translation, notes, and appendices.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 324 pages
Publication date: 17 October 2022
Publisher: Rudolf Steiner Press

In the aftermath of the devastating Great War, Rudolf Steiner delves into the spiritual origins of the crises that plague our modern world. According to him, since 1879, human minds have been under the influence of backward angels, dark spirits that were exiled from the heavens after their defeat by Archangel Michael. This war in the spiritual realms had far-reaching consequences, and it is crucial for individuals today to be aware of the retrogressive influences surrounding them. However, there is a positive aspect to this situation. We have the ability to choose to engage with the spirits of light, who strive to liberate human beings from the constraints of race, nation, and blood.

In this remarkable series of lectures, Rudolf Steiner sheds light on hidden aspects of global affairs. At the time of their presentation, he discusses the events in Russia and humanity's quest to establish theoretically perfect social orders, particularly in the context of the Bolshevik Revolution. Steiner also delves into the roles and spiritual backgrounds of prominent individuals, including mystics such as Johann Valentin Andreae, Vladimir Soloviev, and Saint-Martin, as well as American and British politicians like Woodrow Wilson and Lloyd George. Additionally, he explores the spiritual influences of world-historic figures such as Charles Darwin and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.

The new edition of this classic work includes a revised translation, extensive notes, and comprehensive appendices prepared by editor Frederick Amrine. Furthermore, it features a new introduction by Christopher Schaefer, providing fresh insights into the significance of Steiner's work.

Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781855846067
Edition number: 2 New edition