the Hour of Decision: Human Responsibility for World Evolution Through Our Spiritual Connection with Earth and Stars (Cw 203)

Eighteen lectures held in Stuttgart, Dornach, and The Hague from January 1 to April 1, 1921 (CW 203)Published here for the first time in English, these lectures offer a unique glimpse into Rudolf Steiner's activity during the challenging post-war years. Already in the lecture of January 30, 1921, reading the signs of the times, Steiner warned: "If things continue like this, then Ahriman will get his due. . . . He will certainly lend a hand if it comes to something like the destruction of this Goetheanum."The word decision, as if written in golden letters, stands at the heart of these lectures, appearing nearly twenty times in the pages of this volume. And while Steiner speaks of many decisions facing us today in all aspects of life, at the core of this age of decision lie the three paths open to humanity: the path of Lucifer, the path of Ahriman, and the path of Christ. This volume is a must-read for anyone seeking deeper insights into the nature of our times and the decisions facing humanity today.