Rudolf Steiner and The Christian Community (Selg Peter)(Paperback)

The relationship between The Christian Community and the Anthroposophical Society is complex and often misunderstood. Christian Community priests work out of an understanding of anthroposophy, and it was undoubtedly Steiner's theological lecture courses which led to the formation of the movement. Nonetheless questions remain, which Peter Selg examines closely in this unique book. Steiner's work emphasizes the importance of finding the spiritual in everyday life. So why did he help found a 'Sunday church'? In his lectures, Steiner spoke about a 'spiritual communion' without physical matter. So why is there any need for a sacramental communion with real bread and wine, as practiced in The Christian Community? In a much-quoted lecture after the founding of The Christian Community, Steiner said that anthroposophists should have no need of the new religious
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