The Seasons and their Festivals: Human, Earthly and Cosmic Rhythms

by Karl Konig

Overview

Through his work as a physician, Karl Konig explored the relationship between the rhythm of the seasons, the Christian festivals, thinking in particular about their effect on human beings and communities.

This fascinating collection of Konig's essays, lectures and notes looks at the cycle of the year and the different aspects of all the Christian festivals, from Easter to the Twelve Holy Days of Christmas. Konig discusses the idea that human beings can derive inner strength from festival celebrations through an active social life and participation in community, and also that a strong, healthy community life relies on the celebration of festivals.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781782507901
Publisher:	Floris Books
Publication date:	08/30/2022
Series:	Karl Konig Archive , #21
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Karl Konig (1902-66) was well-known as a physician, author and lecturer. He began his work at the Institute of Embryology at the University of Vienna. In 1940 he founded the Camphill Movement in Scotland. Based on the educational ideas of Rudolf Steiner, the special education schools for children and villages for adults with special needs are now established all over Britain and Europe, North America and Southern Africa.

Editorial Reviews

'This collection is full of deep insights and draws together many strands of philosophy, natural science and history with knowledge of anthroposophy. It is a collection to which those who are following a path of self-development through the yearly cycles of seasons and festivals can return to again and again.'
– New View

'Here is a book to treasure... Dr Konig helps us to try to understand the true nature of the festivals through delving into his own inner experiences and bringing them to light in clear images that can inspire us to live within the real meaning of these important events that illuminate our physical and spiritual year.'
– Camphill Correspondence

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