The Life and Times of Rudolf Steiner: Volume 1 and Volume 2

Emil Bock lectured widely on Rudolf Steiner after the Second World War, and during the course of his research he uncovered many previously unknown aspects of Steiner’s life. The Life and Times of Rudolf Steiner brings together the two volumes of this insightful work, which were previously available separately, in one comprehensive book.Part one introduces the great range of people who surrounded and influenced Steiner. Bock tracked down the mysterious ‘Felix the herb gatherer’, from Steiner’s youth, and describes the Viennese social circles and coffee houses frequented by Steiner in his student days. He also details Steiner’s meeting with Friedrich Nietzsche, and the various literary, artistic and eccentric people from Steiner’s time in Berlin.Part two reveals some of the themes and ideas in Steiner’s work – the early years of Jesus, the Christmas festival and the break from the Theosophical Society to the Anthroposophical Society – as well as exploring the nature of destiny. Bock also examines the circle of people around Steiner at this time and, using Steiner’s ideas on karma and reincarnation, draws interesting parallels with Rome, Byzantium, Ephesus and the Grail Castle.

Reviews of The Life and Times of Rudolf Steiner: Volume 1 and Volume 2

'The most comprehensive account of the life of Rudolf Steniner'– David Lorimer, Scientific and Medical Network Review'An interesting feature is the intimate glimpse it provides into the mysterious old-world sensibilities and consciousness of the times in which Stenier lived'– The Beacon'This is Emil Bock's monumental biography of the great anthroposophist. More than a life history, this volume explores the development of Steiner's thought, from Theosophy to Anthroposophy and beyond.'– Inner Light Magazine'Emil Bock is able to communicate and make accesible his enthusiasm and understanding of anthroposhophy and Rudolf Steiner's mission… The reader can certainly feel animated to explore further'– Perspectives: The Journal of the Christian Community