Death of Merlin - Arthurian Myth and Alchemy

Informationen zum Autor Walter Johannes Stein (1891-1957) was an Austrian philosopher and a pioneer of anthroposophy. He studied at Vienna University and was a student of Rudolf Steiner. After the First World War, Steiner invited Stein to teach history and German literature at the first Waldorf School in Stuttgart. There, Stein began his life-long research on the Grail legend. In 1928, he published a book on the subject, Weltgeschichte im Lichte des heiligen Gral (The Ninth Century and the Holy Grail). He moved to London in 1933 and was editor of the journal, The Present Age. Klappentext The story of King Arthur and the Grail still holds a remarkable fascination for many people. In this classic work, Walter Johannes Stein traces its origins in early Christianity and classical and Nordic mythology, and follows its development in medieval and modern times. In particular, Stein explores the parallels between the quest for the Grail and the medieval alchemists search for the Philosophers Stone. Zusammenfassung Traces the origins of the story of King Arthur and the Grail, and explores the parallels between the quest for the Grail and the medieval search for the Philosopher's Stone.

Product details

• Authors: Walter Johannes Stein, Stein Walter Johannes, Walter Johannes Stein
• Publisher: Floris Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.02.2008
• EAN: 9780863156410
• ISBN: 978-0-86315-641-0
• No. of pages: 240
• Subjects: Guides > Spirituality > Ancient knowledge, ancient cultures; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Society; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Folklore & Mythology, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Magick Studies, Folklore, myths & legends, Magic, spells and alchemy, Magic, spells & alchemy, Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology)