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Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Alternative belief systems > Syncretist & eclectic religions & belief systems > General
Lloyd Geering forces us to respond to, rethink, and reinterpret
Christian origins, institutions, and beliefs. He demands that we
begin from a position of informed knowledge that includes a central
engagement with science, religion, and scholarship. Geering came to
prominence in an age when religion seemed to be losing its
relevance. How do we explain his move from accused heretic to New
Zealand's foremost public intellectual? Through interviews,
expansive notes, and an excellent introduction, Michael Grimshaw
guides us through the life and times of Lloyd Geering.
Born in Holland in 1893, Zeylmans van Emmichoven was one of the
original pioneers of anthroposophy, the science of spirit
established by Rudolf Steiner. As General Secretary of the
Anthroposophical Society in the Netherlands, he worked closely with
Steiner. A medical doctor and founder of the Rudolf Steiner Clinic
in Scheveningen, he also conducted important research into the
influence of colours, the psychology of peoples and nations, and
individual human psychology. Emanuel Zeylmans' biography of his
father draws on some beautifully written and moving
autobiographical extracts as well as numerous other first-hand
source materials. He traces Zeylmans' remarkable life from his
upbringing in Holland and his first contact with Rudolf Steiner to
his later attendance at the momentous Christmas Foundation Meeting
and his many travels around the world to further anthroposophy. He
examines the spiritual conflicts in which Zeylmans became
embroiled, his life during the war years, and his innovative work
in many fields. The author also catalogues Zeylmans' written works,
and gives a full chronology of his life. Willem Zeylmans van
Emmichoven is a compelling documentation of a leading figure
connected with Rudolf Steiner. It brings to life the context of his
biography - an exciting and yet difficult time in the development
of new spiritual ideas - and the vibrant individuals around him.
Zeylmans is portrayed as a warm, dynamic and fascinating
individual, with enormous interest in people from widely differing
cultures and backgrounds. A real 'world citizen', he recognized
that every nation has its own particular task and importance.
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