Rudolf Steiner Audio CW 117a: Gospel of John & 3 other Gospels: Lecture 2 (Stockholm, 4 January 1910) by Rudolf Steiner
Nov 12, 2025
Dive into a transformative exploration of the Gospels, as the speaker compares John's account with the others. Discover how theosophy and occult research shape our understanding of Gospel truth. Learn why Christ's personality is seen as uniquely complex, and how Buddhism influenced early Palestine. The discussion also touches on the spiritual contributions of Zarathustra and offers intriguing insights into the origins of Jesus, revealing two distinct lineages. This lecture promises a thought-provoking journey into spiritual history.
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Theosophy Demands Occult Verification
- Theosophy accepts only what occult research confirms, not everything written in historic texts.
- Spiritual science uses the Akasha Chronicle as its primary historical source for validating Gospel claims.
Christ As Incarnated Logos
- Steiner portrays Christ in John's Gospel as the incarnated Logos, requiring a deep historical and spiritual background.
- To understand this, he traces spiritual currents back to early civilizations, especially Indian streams culminating in Buddha.
Buddha As An Office, Not Just A Person
- The Buddha is described as an office or honor an individuality can attain across incarnations.
- Before attaining Buddha, the individuality functions as a Bodhisattva teaching through intuition and aura rather than direct intellectual instruction.
