The Greatest Secret Of Christianity - Rudolf Steiner

Summary

This script delves into the profound mystery of Golgotha, exploring the esoteric significance of Christ Jesus' life and work. It discusses how Jesus' sacrifice at the age of 30 allowed Christ to inhabit his purified body, performing great deeds for three years. The lecture also covers the cosmic evolution of Earth, from Saturn to Sun to Moon, and how higher beings influenced human development. It explains Christ as the uniting spirit, contrasting with the Moon Spirits' role in creating diverse tribes. The script further discusses the transformation of human souls, the significance of the Last Supper, and the impact of Christ's crucifixion on humanity's collective self.

Takeaways

• 🌏 The mystery of Golgotha is considered a pivotal event in the evolution of the world, signifying a division in mankind's spiritual path.
• 🔮 To fully comprehend the mystery of Golgotha, one must delve into the depths of 'mystery wisdom', which is not immediately accessible to the simplest mind.
• 🕊 The event of Christ Jesus' life and work is not just historical but also carries a profound spiritual significance that impacts the development of humanity.
• 🌀 The concept of Christ Jesus is dualistic, distinguishing between the person who lived in Palestine and the spiritual entity that became of him after the age of 30.
• 🌑 The spiritual evolution of Earth is described through a series of cosmic embodiments, starting from Saturn, moving to Sun, then Moon, and finally Earth.
• 🔥 Fire Spirits, who had completed their human stage on the Sun, are considered a higher order of beings compared to humans, similar to how lunar pitris or Moon spirits are higher than humans.
• 🌱 The physical form of humans was shaped by higher spiritual beings during the Lemurian race, where human souls entered physical bodies to shape the human form as we know it today.
• 🌐 Christ is seen as the unifying spiritual force for all of humanity, in contrast to the Moon Spirits who created differentiated tribes.
• 🍞 Christ's sacrifice on Earth allowed humans to absorb the 'body' or 'spirit of life', which was previously outside of human reach.
• 📜 The Gospel of St. John is highlighted as a source of divine wisdom, with Christ's teachings being a fulfillment of what was prophesied in ancient mysteries.
• ✝️ The crucifixion and the act of Christ's blood being shed symbolize a transformation in the astral atmosphere of Earth, allowing for a new spiritual era for humanity.

Q & A

What is the significance of the mystery of Golgotha in the evolution of the world?

The mystery of Golgotha is considered one of the profoundest secrets of the world's evolution, signifying a pivotal event that divided mankind into two parts and allowed for a higher understanding of spiritual wisdom.

How did the event of Christ Jesus' life and work impact humanity according to the script?

The life and work of Christ Jesus had a transformative effect on humanity, as it allowed for the absorption of the 'buddy' or life spirit into human beings, which was not possible before his coming.

What is the difference between Jesus and Christ according to the occultist's perspective?

From an occultist's perspective, Jesus is the personality who lived in Palestine and reached the age of 30, while Christ is the higher individuality that took over Jesus' purified bodies in his 30th year, enabling him to perform great deeds.

What is the significance of the 30th year in the life of Jesus according to the script?

In the 30th year of his life, Jesus' ego left his three bodies, which were then sanctified, making room for the higher individuality of Christ to inhabit them.

How does the script describe the progression of cosmic bodies and their relation to human development?

The script describes a cosmic progression from Saturn to Sun to Moon and finally to Earth, with each stage representing a different phase in the development of human beings and cosmic beings.

What role do the Moon Spirits play in the development of humanity according to the script?

The Moon Spirits, also known as Angelo or Angels in Christian esotericism, played a role in the development of humanity by pouring parts of their being into mankind, allowing for further development.

What is the meaning of the 'buddy' or life spirit in the context of the script?

The 'buddy' or life spirit refers to the divine creative word or the life-giving force that was poured out over humanity by the fire spirits, which humans could not fully absorb until the coming of Christ.

How did the appearance of Christ Jesus change the spiritual landscape for humanity?

The appearance of Christ Jesus provided humanity with the capacity to absorb the life spirit or 'buddy', which was previously outside of them, and united all of mankind under a common spiritual essence.

What is the significance of the last judgment as described in the script?

The last judgment signifies the time when all of Christ's life spirit or 'buddy' will have entered into human beings, resulting in all people becoming brothers and the only distinction being between good and evil.

How does the script interpret the statement 'this is my body' in relation to Christ and the Earth?

The script interprets 'this is my body' to mean that Christ is the spirit of the Earth, and everything that grows on Earth is part of Christ, making the Earth his body.

What is the significance of the blood sacrifice of Christ according to the script?

The blood sacrifice of Christ is significant as it represents the transformation of the blood of racial communities into a blood common to all of mankind, signifying a universal self.