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Informationen zum Autor Peter Selg was born in Stuttgart in 1963. He is the director of the Ita Wegman Institute in Arlesheim, Switzerland. He lectures extensively and is the author of many books on the work of Rudolf Steiner, including The Lord's Prayer and Rudolf Steiner. Klappentext The relationship between The Christian Community and the Anthroposophical Society is complex and often misunderstood. Christian Community priests work out of an understanding of anthroposophy, and it was undoubtedly Steiner's theological lecture courses which led to the formation of the movement. Nonetheless questions remain, which Peter Selg examines closely in this unique book. Steiner's work emphasizes the importance of finding the spiritual in everyday life. So why did he help found a 'Sunday church'?In his lectures, Steiner spoke about a 'spiritual communion' without physical matter. So why is there any need for a sacramental communion with real bread and wine, as practiced in The Christian Community?In a much-quoted lecture after the founding of The Christian Community, Steiner said that anthroposophists should have no need of the new religious movement. But on another occasion he said he wished greatly that the movement should succeed. How can these be understood and reconciled? This long-overdue book is a significant exploration of Steiner's legacy which should have far-reaching implications for mutual understanding and cooperation between The Christian Community and the wider anthroposophical world. Zusammenfassung Explores the complex and often misunderstood relationship between The Christian Community and the wider anthroposophical world. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction The common ground of the anthroposophical daughter movements The special situation of The Christian Community The relationship of The Christian Community to the Anthroposophical Society Unclarity for members of the Anthroposophical Society Rudolf Steiner's appeals to theologians Steps to founding The Christian Community Subsequent problems The burning of the Goetheanum The Christmas Foundation of the Anthroposophical Society The task of priests and of ritual Rosicrucian understanding...
