IV. Theosophy and Christianity

GA 52/1904-01-04/p033 ·1904-01-04 · English HighHigh alignmentThis translation's paragraph count matches the German original — the locus maps cleanly to the same paragraph in DE.
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Reincarnation has been taught throughout the ages within the mystery temples. And it was none other than this occult theosophical teaching that Christ imparted to his trusted disciples. They were to learn about this teaching of reincarnation. But they should also gain the living word that must come from their mouths when it is enlivened and inspired by this conviction, until another has entered. First, they should have the immediate conviction that the Spirit has risen. When they have this behind them, then they should go out into the world and, from simple hearts, strike the sparks that have been kindled in them. This was one of the initiations, one of the parables that Christ gave and explained to his confidants.

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