17. The Idea of Christ in Egyptian Spiritual Life
GA 87/1902-03-01/p016
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With him who was at a sufficiently high level, who was as far as I have just indicated, the initiation was made. This initiation means nothing other than a repetition of the old myth of Isis and Osiris. We know that Osiris is one of the oldest gods of heaven and earth. Together with Isis, he rules heaven and earth. "Osiris can also incarnate in human form, so that they once lived as real people. They are said to have ruled our earth before the Hyksos invaded. They are therefore identical to the incarnated deities. Later, however, they all withdrew into service. That which was once worldly withdrew and was worshipped in service.
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