The Conditions of Discipleship is a book written by Rudolf Steiner that delves into the requirements and challenges of becoming a disciple of spiritual wisdom. Steiner argues that discipleship is not just a matter of following a spiritual teacher, but requires a deep commitment to personal growth and inner transformation. He outlines the various obstacles that can arise on the path to discipleship, such as egoism, materialism, and skepticism, and offers practical guidance for overcoming these challenges. Throughout the book, Steiner emphasizes the importance of cultivating spiritual qualities such as humility, devotion, and selflessness, and provides insights into the nature of spiritual reality and the role of the disciple in the larger scheme of things. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in deepening their spiritual practice and understanding the conditions necessary for true discipleship.THIS 22 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Way of Initiation, by Rudolf Steiner. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766144321.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Rudolf Steiner (1861 1925) was born in the small village of Kraljevec, Austro-Hungarian Empire (now in Croatia), where he grew up. As a young man, he lived in Weimar and Berlin, where he became a well-published scientific, literary, and philosophical scholar, known especially for his work with Goethe s scientific writings. At the beginning of the twentieth century, he began to develop his early philosophical principles into an approach to systematic research into psychological and spiritual phenomena. Formally beginning his spiritual teaching career under the auspices of the Theosophical Society, Steiner came to use the term Anthroposophy (and spiritual science) for his philosophy, spiritual research, and findings. The influence of Steiner s multifaceted genius has led to innovative and holistic approaches in medicine, various therapies, philosophy, religious renewal, Waldorf education, education for special needs, threefold economics, biodynamic agriculture, Goethean science, architecture, and the arts of drama, speech, and eurythmy. In 1924, Rudolf Steiner founded the General Anthroposophical Society, which today has branches throughout the world. He died in Dornach, Switzerland.
