Rudolf Steiner Audio CW 155 Christ and the Human Soul: Lecture 9: (Norrkoping, July 16, 1914) by Rudolf Steiner
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Aug 30, 2023 Discussion of why Christ had to become akin to death to transform human nature. Exploration of etheric layers, human auras, and how earthly remnants risk becoming dead without spiritual intervention. Examination of cosmic music, Jordan baptism symbolism, and the role of Christ in restoring planetary and soul wholeness.
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Truths As Soul-Nourishing Life Forces
- Deep truths act as life forces that nourish the soul when absorbed even before full comprehension.
- The New Testament's simple form lets humanity ingest spiritual life now and understand it gradually later.
Why The God Had To Be Akin To Death
- Christ had to become "akin to death" to enter and lead earthly evolution.
- Entering human existence required a god to share in the death-like processes that occur when spirit meets body.
Perception Requires 'Killing' Incoming Spirit
- Everyday perception involves killing incoming spiritual elements like air and light to produce earthly consciousness.
- Our bodily functions continually convert living cosmic elements into their 'corpse' within us.