Wonders of the World

Wonders of the World: Trials of the Soul and Revelations of the Spirit is a book written by Rudolf Steiner. The book is a collection of lectures given by Steiner in 1923, where he discusses the spiritual significance of various wonders of the world, including the pyramids of Egypt, Stonehenge, and the Parthenon. Steiner explores the spiritual and mystical dimensions of these ancient sites, arguing that they hold important lessons for modern humanity.Throughout the book, Steiner emphasizes the idea that these wonders of the world were created by people who had a deep understanding of the spiritual world. He suggests that these people were able to access spiritual realms that are not accessible to most modern people, and that their creations were infused with spiritual energy and meaning.The book is divided into three parts. The first part focuses on the pyramids of Egypt and their relationship to the spiritual world. The second part explores the significance of Stonehenge, and the third part discusses the Parthenon and its relationship to Greek mythology and spirituality.Overall, Wonders of the World: Trials of the Soul and Revelations of the Spirit is a fascinating exploration of the spiritual dimensions of some of the world's most famous ancient sites. Steiner's insights and observations are sure to inspire readers who are interested in the intersection of spirituality and history.1929. Contents: Mercury or Hermes and His Connection with Man; Pluto or Hades; The Mystery of the Eleusis; Greek Mythology; Nature and Spirit; Dionysos; Luciferic Beings; Contradictions Exist Everywhere and must Exist; Differences of the Upper Gods and those of the Mysteries; The Soul's Probation; The Human Phantom; Wonder. Highly Recommended!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.