Thus, as Tomberg came to see, Hermetism is not in competition to the exoteric church but instead confirms its teaching. The foundation of these meditations is the Hermetic Tradition from Hermes Trismegistus up through its manifestation in France up to the early part of the 20 th Steiner, then, is one figure within that tradition, and not the sole authority as he is for the anthros.īy placing Steiner within a larger tradition, he cannot play the role of an extra “pope”. Steiner plays an important role in it, but he is placed in a much larger context. Obviously, this is Tomberg’s mature work, and the one he wanted to be known by. Since the thesis was intended to be academic, there are no references to Steiner or other Hermetic teachings. By this point, he had entered the Catholic Church. This was a thesis written by Tomberg in 1944 concerning his understanding of law and jurisprudence. Degeneration and Regeneration of Jurisprudence.

It seems that he believed that the Michael Community (a church inspired by Rudolf Steiner’s teachings) would be the bearers of a new future. This is the English translation of a series of seven lectures delivered in 1938, when he was separated from the society. However, by the end of the 1930s, he was being eased out. These meditations were composed during the period when Tomberg was fully committed to the Anthroposophical Society. Anthroposophic Meditations on the New Testament.The different versions show a remarkable consistency, especially for someone who allegedly underwent a radical conversion. The following works contain discussions of the three temptations in the wilderness. An interpretation of the three temptations, highlighting any development and changes over time.A brief summary of four works from different periods of his life.Hence, it will serve to demonstrate the consistency of Tomberg’s understanding. The story of Jesus’ three temptations in the wilderness, as described in Matthew and Luke, was commented on by Valentin Tomberg in all the phases of his public life. It is within the grasp of the most naive consciousness and at the same time it is a challenge to the deepest wisdom. And the greatness of the Christian religion is that it is there for every stage of development. The most profound thought is bound up with the historical, external figure of Christ.

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