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Ahriman is a significant figure of Persian mythology. Rudolf Steiner, however, spoke of Ahriman as an actual, living spiritual entity. This being, he said, works to embed human beings firmly into their physicality, thus encouraging dull, materialistic attitudes and a coarse, dry intellect. In these extraordinary lectures, Steiner assumes a rare prophetic mode. He talks about an actual incarnation of Ahriman on Earth and the potential consequences of this event. Just as Christ incarnated in a physical body, so would Ahriman incarnate in the Western world—before "a part" of the third millennium has passed.

Steiner places this incarnation in the context of a "cosmic triad" that includes Ahriman, Lucifer, and Christ. Ahriman will incarnate as a counterpoint to the physical incarnation of Lucifer, which took place in the East during the third millennium B.C. The incarnation of Jesus Christ took place in Palestine as the point of balance between the two.

During the period when Steiner developed Anthroposophy—a teaching career of more than twenty years that included over than six thousand lectures—he spoke of Ahriman’s incarnation only six times. For the first time, these six lectures (plus a supporting excerpt) are reproduced in their entirety in a single volume.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #289140 in Books
• Published on: 2006-05-30
• Original language: German
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 115 pages

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• ISBN13: 9781855841789
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About the Author
Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) became a respected and well-published scientific, literary, and philosophical scholar, particularly known for his work on Goethe's scientific writings. At the beginning of the twentieth century, he began to develop his earlier philosophical principles into an approach to methodical research of psychological and spiritual phenomena. His multifaceted genius has led to innovative and holistic approaches in medicine, philosophy, religion, education (Waldorf schools), special education (the Camphill movement), economics, agriculture (biodynamics), science, architecture, and the arts (drama, speech and eurythmy). In 1924 he founded the General Anthroposophical Society, which has branches throughout the world.

Customer Reviews

wonderful reading
Great book detailing the polarity of the universe and the spirits that represent it. A reason that exstremist are always wrong and the middle path is the best and the only way to progress with any balance in your life. I recomend this book.

Essential Reading
These lectures are very insightful for anyone alive today. Highly recommended. The lectures do repeat themselves somewhat, but each individual lecture gives something new and different than the others.

In explaining the coming incarnation of Ahriman, Steiner also gives insight into the dualistic nature of thought prevalent today. There is also an explanation of the incarnation of Lucifer...essential to understanding the incarnation of Ahriman.