Hermann Beckh, A Celebration Items from Professor Beckh's Literary Estate with Essays and Appreciations
Produktdetaljer
Biographical note
HERMANN BECKH (1875-1937) studied Law and later Sanskrit, becoming Professor of Oriental Studies at the University of Berlin. A master of ancient and modern languages, he wrote extensively on religious and philosophical subjects, including Buddhism, Indology, Christianity, Alchemy and Music. In 1911 he heard a lecture by Rudolf Steiner and was inspired to join the Anthroposophical Society, where he soon became a valued co-worker. In 1922, he helped found The Christian Community, a movement for religious renewal. His many books have now been translated from the original German and published in English.
The universal scholar Hermann Beckh (1875-1937), Orientalist and Christian priest, 'carried in his soul love for the Word, love for the stars, and love for music'. A long-overdue reassessment of his life's work is presented here, marking the completed publication of his Collected Works in English. Featuring previously unknown items from his literary estate, appreciations by contemporary colleagues and results of current research, this celebration significantly contributes to our understanding of Beckh's achievements.
Such a comprehensive 'Renaissance man' as Professor Beckh is rare in an age of specialists. In his search for the eternal sources of Creation, he was inspired by his spiritual teacher, Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925). In anthroposophy, Beckh discovered confirmations of his search into the cultural origins of both East and West. Thus, he applied accurate scholarship and a new thinking in studies devoted to language, music, the origins of speech, the life of Buddha, the secrets of the Gospel, the Apocalypse, and the liturgy.
Previously unpublished surveys of Schiller's plays, Wagner's music dramas and research into the Zodiac are included, as well as surviving letters written by Beckh to Rudolf Steiner. Appreciations from ten colleagues - including Rudolf Meyer and Alfred Heidenreich - feature along with ten essays by Neil Franklin, Alan Stott, Katrin Binder and others, exploring what Beckh means in the 21st century. Celebration also pays tribute to Beckh's biographer, Gundhild Kacer-Bock. The book comprises a 'first-and-final' volume - a true commemoration of Beckh's legacy.
INTRODUCTION
FROM THE LITERARY ESTATE
Atman and Brahman
The Twelve Deeds / Acts of the Buddha The Zodiac and the Human Supersensory Members
The Apocalypse and The Act of Consecration of Man
The Text of The Act of Consecration of Man in relation to the Text of the Old Latin Mass
Richard Wagner's 'Lohengrin': A Pentecostal Mystery
The Peoples of Europe in Schiller's Plays: A Pentecostal Mystery
Surviving Letters to Rudolf Steiner
CELEBRATION: APPRECIATIONS
Rudolf Meyer: Memories of Hermann Beckh
Harro Ruckner: A Memory of Hermann Beckh
Eduard Lenz: From Memories of H.B.
Reinhardt Wagner: Memories of H.B.
Alfred Heidenreich: In Memoriam Hermann Beckh
Wilhelm Hoerner: Decisive Experiences through Hermann Beckh
Kurt von Wistinghausen: Hermann Beckh
Edzard Clemm: Hermann Beckh, A Sketch of his Life's Motif
Gertrud von Hohnorst: Memories of Prof. Beckh
Johannes Lenz: Prof. Hermann Beckh
ESSAYS IN HONOUR OF HERMANN BECKH
Neil Franklin: Introduction
Katrin Binder: Buddha's Life & Teaching One Hundred Years On
Manfred Kruger: Daniel Simeon and the Sage Asita
Susana Ulrich-Alvarez Ulloa: The Search for the Lost Word
Oliver Heinl: Prof. Dr Hermann Beckh: Pioneer Linguistic Work in the Light of Christ
Alan Stott: Hermann Beckh: Musician-on the occasion of the newly discovered MS: The Mystery of Musical Creativity
Neil Franklin: A Title for Beckh's Manuscript?
Alan Stott: Celebrating the Musical System: Bach & Chopin
Alan Stott: The Music of Freedom: Rudolf Steiner's 'Dry Mathematical Style'
Ne il Franklin: 'Farther In!': Hermann Beckh, Passing Through Four Levels of Consciousness
GUNDHILD KACER-BOCK: A TRIBUTE
Johannes Lenz: A Special Personality. The H.B. Biography-a book review
Gundhild Kacer-Bock: The Great Friend
Memories & Appreciations of Gundhild Kacer-Bock (1924-2008)
Neil Franklin: Up the Stairs: Hermann Beckh and the Divine Feminine 1921-1929
BOOK REVIEWS
John's Gospel: The Cosmic Rhythm-Stars and Stones (2022) Hermann Beckh: Life and Work (2016) The Language of the Stars (2021) The Language of Tonality in the Music of Bach to Bruckner (2015) Collected Articles (2023) The Song of the Earth (1935) Kalidasa's Meghaduta (1907)
Notes
THE WORKS OF PROF. HERMANN BECKH, Dr JUR. ET PHIL.
Produktdetaljer
Biographical note
HERMANN BECKH (1875-1937) studied Law and later Sanskrit, becoming Professor of Oriental Studies at the University of Berlin. A master of ancient and modern languages, he wrote extensively on religious and philosophical subjects, including Buddhism, Indology, Christianity, Alchemy and Music. In 1911 he heard a lecture by Rudolf Steiner and was inspired to join the Anthroposophical Society, where he soon became a valued co-worker. In 1922, he helped found The Christian Community, a movement for religious renewal. His many books have now been translated from the original German and published in English.