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The three New Testament letters of John are concerned with the
development and well-being of the early Christian congregations.
They share the significance of Christ's incarnation and his unique
sacrifice, urging the churches to continue to seek God. Although
written in the first century, the letters remain a source of wisdom
and inspiration for people today. Respected Christian Community
priest Roger Druitt offers a new translation of the letters
alongside a thought-provoking commentary, which includes both the
historical and cultural background to the letters and insightful
studies on key aspects such as righteousness, love and truth.
Throughout, the author illuminates the truly modern character of
the letters, showing how they speak to a universal vision of
humanity.
`[The student] should look at the world with keen, healthy senses
and quickened power of observation, and then give himself up to the
feeling that arises within him... This feeling penetrates the
superficial aspect of things and in so doing touches their
secrets.' - Rudolf Steiner How can one progress from the ordinary,
everyday vision of the senses to a perception of the subtle life-
and spiritual forces around us - the very forces that shape nature?
Basing his work on the research of both J. W. Goethe and Rudolf
Steiner, Roger Druitt begins with the fundamental question, `What
can you see?' He presents a series of practical exercises for
observing nature which, through diligent practise, allow for the
maturation of subtle capacities of perception. Considering multiple
species of leaves, for example, leads to the concept of `leaf'
itself. After this basic groundwork is established, steps can be
taken towards a comprehension of further aspects, such as
metamorphosis, gesture and type. Druitt demonstrates how this
method - what he calls `anthroposophical phenomenology' - can be
applied in other fields of nature observation, opening the way for
its use in all areas of life. In each case, whether working with
bees, rocks, stars or colour, he shows how one can access the
`individuality' manifested in what is studied. Through a thorough
step-by-step process we are led to the ultimate task: that of
redeeming the beings of nature and of the earth itself.
'I invite you to travel with me along the spiral of the yearly
festivals, to share what I have discovered there in the 40 years I
have been exploring this path. I hope you will find a fuller
feeling for your own festivals and a latent creative talent for
them within your domestic or working situation. I also hope your
festivals become a real link between your own spirit and the spirit
that weaves through the year.' - from the Introduction The esoteric
path of development described in this book is suitable for anyone,
regardless of religious persuasion. It offers ways - through
meditative and contemplative work - in which each of us can
participate in the yearly festive and seasonal cycle. Festivals of
the Year takes as its premise that the Earth is a living being. In
earlier ages, she existed through her inherent vitality, but now
the Earth needs us to help nourish and sustain her. Basing his work
on the research of Rudolf Steiner, the author indicates how we can
participate in festivals through our inner, spiritual self. The
human 'I' or ego can be enhanced by accessing forces from beyond
Nature, which in turn can re-enliven the Earth. Engaging with
festivals through meditative effort, we become creators ourselves,
transcending the purely commemorative, and entering a living,
creative dynamic. The practical exercises in this book enable an
experience of this, allowing for a perception of the true power of
Christianity.
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