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In the course of his pioneering work in The Christian Community,
Emil Bock made many studies of different aspects of the Gospels.
Bringing his wide knowledge of the history of that time together
with his deep insights in anthroposophy, he brings a fresh view of
the familiar stories of the New Testament. Volume 1 looks
particularly at the relationship of the New Testament to the Old,
at St Matthew and the Sermon on the Mount, Judas and Peter,
concluding with Simon of Cyrene and Joseph of Arimathea.
How can a scientifically-minded person approach the healings and
miracles of the Gospels, including such events as the raising of
Lazarus and the Resurrection itself? Emil Bock rediscovers the
works of Christ without minimizing the difficulties. He brings
together historical records and the geographical background of the
Gospels, all the while keeping sight of their spiritual wisdom.
Bock considers the Gospel of John to give the most precise record
of the events of Christ's three year ministry, as well as being the
Gospel with the deepest esoteric significance. This profound study
reveals a new understanding of Jesus' incarnation on earth.
Emil Bock interprets John's rich pictorial language, which is often
found harsh and mysterious, helping the reader understand that John
deals with the universal problems of spiritual development. This is
not merely a detailed commentary on the Apocalypse but a profound
and encouraging examination of human needs in today's world. Bock
shows how we can read The Revelation to understand Christ's
position as leader through danger, both in the present and in the
future.
In the course of his pioneering work in The Christian Community,
Emil Bock made many studies of different aspects of the Gospels.
Bringing his wide knowledge of the history of that time together
with his deep insights in anthroposophy, he brings a fresh view of
the familiar stories of the New Testament. Volume 2 looks
particularly at the teachings of Christ, and at the Gospel of St
Luke.
Describing the environment into which Saul was born, his education,
his conversion before Damascus and his subsequent journeys, Bock's
study gives a spiritual dimension to Paul's background, providing a
deeper understanding of this great Christian figure and his
teaching. Above all he shows that Paul was the apostle who carried
Christianity beyond the Jewish communities to humanity at large. As
a zealous Jew, Paul was convinced he was serving the coming Messiah
in his persecution of the followers of Jesus. When the light
suddenly came to him before Damascus, his innermost being was
opened. Paul shows that the time of the Law of Moses had run its
course and conscience as 'inner jurisdiction' was now to replace
the rules and laws imposed from without.
Emil Bock lectured widely on Rudolf Steiner after the Second World
War, and during the course of his research he uncovered many
previously unknown aspects of Steiner's life. The Life and Times of
Rudolf Steiner brings together the two volumes of this insightful
work, which were previously available separately, in one
comprehensive book. Part one introduces the great range of people
who surrounded and influenced Steiner. Bock tracked down the
mysterious 'Felix the herb gatherer', from Steiner's youth, and
describes the Viennese social circles and coffee houses frequented
by Steiner in his student days. He also details Steiner's meeting
with Friedrich Nietzsche, and the various literary, artistic and
eccentric people from Steiner's time in Berlin. Part two reveals
some of the themes and ideas in Steiner's work - the early years of
Jesus, the Christmas festival and the break from the Theosophical
Society to the Anthroposophical Society - as well as exploring the
nature of destiny. Bock also examines the circle of people around
Steiner at this time and, using Steiner's ideas on karma and
reincarnation, draws interesting parallels with Rome, Byzantium,
Ephesus and the Grail Castle.
The gospel accounts of the birth and childhood of Jesus have
puzzling discrepancies and contradictions. In particular, Matthew
and Luke give different versions of the genealogy and birth of
Jesus, and of the events that follow. A long forgotten tradition
held that there were, in fact, two families and two Jesus children
whose destinies would come together: one from the kingly line of
Solomon, and the other from the priestly line of Nathan. There are
various apocryphal texts, as well as works of art, in which both
children clearly occur. Emil Bock shows how the pattern and
structure of the four gospels support the stories of two boys
called Jesus, living side by side in Nazareth until the age of
twelve, right up to the dramatic day of their visit to the temple
in Jerusalem. He also recreates the years between this time and
Jesus' baptism. This book is essential reading for every
Christology student, and for anyone who has ever wondered about the
gospel accounts of Jesus' birth.
The biblical author of Genesis wrote in great cosmic images. The
dramatic figures of Adam, Noah, Abraham, Jacob and Joseph pass
before our eyes, each in turn revealing hidden mystery knowledge.
Emil Bock's gift is to interpret these majestic events for our
modern-day understanding, without diminishing them. He brings his
wide reading of the occult and mythological traditions, as well as
the spiritual investigations of Rudolf Steiner, to bear on the
texts, deepening our appreciation of Genesis as an outstanding work
of art, relevant to the world of today.
An unusual perspective on the cultural and political milieu in
existence at the time of the emergence of Christianity. Events such
as the Persian Wars are examined with a view to understanding the
spiritual struggles raging between those forces that wished to
promote a newly emerging human consciousness, based on independent
thought and a growing sense of egocentricity; and those forces that
wished to preserve the authoritarian structures of the past, which
were rooted in now decadent mystery practices. In particular the
role of Essenes receives prominence, given that Bock was writing
prior to the discoveries of the Dead Sea Scrolls. In the second
half of the book, Bock investigates the esoteric biographies of
some of the key figures surrounding Jesus Christ, and demonstrates
how their destinies were affected by the encounters with the being
of Christ.
During the time of Moses a fundamental change in people's
consciousness took place. Moses himself still had the ancient
faculty of natural clairvoyance while a new, intellectual faculty
was awakening. Bock describes the symbols and myths of the
Osiris-Isis mysteries, the Messianic hopes concerning the young
sun-Pharaoh, Akhenaton, and the spiritual twilight of the Egyptian
mysteries that led Moses to leave Egypt for the desert. Bock
interprets the imagery of the Bible in detail: the unconsumed
burning bush, the miracles of staff and spring, the revelation on
the Mount Sinai. He finds an inner history running parallel to the
outer, linking far past and distant future. In its trials and
temptations, the history of this people follows the same stages and
crises as the life of Jesus of Nazareth. Emil Bock brings his wide
reading of the occult and mythological traditions to bear on one of
the central Old Testament texts.
In an age where much of the Bible is frequently proclaimed to be
irrelevant, perhaps it is the prophets of the Old Testament who are
the least regarded of all. What significance could these obscure
historical figures from a small nation -- at best, examples of
moral uprightness and devotion -- have for us today? Emil Bock
argues that they are, in fact, hugely relevant. He shows that it
was among the Israelite-Jewish people of the last pre-Christian
millennium that the true pulse of the spirit of the age was
beating. For that period, they were the brightly-illuminated centre
of world history, a focus for all the life and endeavours of
humankind. He paints a picture of the Old Testament prophets as
being guided from above by the spirit of Christ, preparing the way
for his human incarnation. In a parallel analogy, he also shows how
the prophets help prepare our own souls to meet Christ.
This precious little book contains three lectures -- "The Mystery
of the Virgin Mary in Body, Soul, and Spirit" -- presented during
the Christmas Holy Nights of 1950/51. On November 1, 1950, Pius XII
proclaimed the Dogma of the Assumption--Mary's bodily assumption
into heaven--which sent shock waves throughout the Christian world.
C.G. Jung, for example, wrote his Answer to Job in response. Emil
Bock's response was these lectures, which answer some of the issues
and broaden the scope to include not only the Mary-Sophia mystery
in human history, but also the meaning of the feminine element in
the evolution of consciousness. Anyone interested in an
anthroposophic perspective on Mary in body, soul, and spirit will
gain much from this book.
Emil Bock lectured widely on Rudolf Steiner after the Second World
War, and during the course of his research he uncovered many
previously unknown aspects of Steiner's life. This book, the second
of two volumes, explores some of the themes and ideas in Steiner's
work, as well as exploring the nature of destiny. The early years
of Jesus, the Christmas festival and the break from the
Theosophical Society to the Anthroposophical Society are just some
of the many themes and events covered in this comprehensive study.
Bock also examines the circle of people around Steiner at this time
and, using Steiner's ideas on karma and reincarnation, draws
interesting parallels with Rome, Byzantium, Ephesus and the Grail
Castle.
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