Matthew Barton Books

" ... Find out : how to produce abundant and tasty crops ; how special preparations can transform you soil and produce ; how the moon affects planting and growth ; the difference between root, leaf and blossom plants ; what the best storage methods are ; and much more. Accompany the author on a journey through the seasons and discover lots of new tips and suggestion. There is a wealth of advice here for gardeners seeking to manage nature responsibly and successfully."--Back cover

From ancient British tales of King Arthur to modern blockbuster narratives, the Grail has remained an enigmatic symbol in Western culture, representing a lost treasure, the chalice of the Last Supper, and even a secret royal lineage. Rudolf Steiner's profound esoteric insights into the mysteries of the Holy Grail are presented in this collection, which combines his spiritual research with commentary and notes. These passages create vivid tableaux that resonate deeply with the human soul, transcending mere intellectual interpretations. Just as Parzival faced illusions and doubts, Steiner challenges readers on a similar path, inviting them to embark on a personal quest for the elusive Grail. This work serves not only as a treasure of thought but also as a guide for developing the vision and capacity to understand the Grail's true essence. As editor Matthew Barton notes, "The vessel of the Grail gradually descends toward us and comes into focus as we raise ourselves individually to it by piercing through the illusions of materialism, acknowledging that we ourselves can ultimately become true vessels for the spirit."

In a series of nine lectures to doctors, pharmacists and students, Rudolf Steiner presents a wealth of medical ideas with numerous therapeutic and diagnostic insights. As with his first series of lectures on medicine held a year previously (Introducing Anthroposophical Medicine), the range, depth and scope of Steiner's subject-matter is breathtaking.

Following his first major lecture course for medical practitioners, Rudolf Steiner sought to elaborate and deepen his 'extension' of the art of healing from a spiritual-scientific perspective. In this collection of addresses, discussions, question-and-answer sessions and lectures - running parallel to his major medical cycles - Steiner comments on contemporary medicine's emphasis on experimental, materially-based research and its subsequent lack of attention to therapy. Steiner's intention is not to detract from developments in medical science but to build on them with spiritual science - not quackery but a true art of medicine