Böcker av Judith von Halle

A study of the spiritual background to the coronavirus pandemic.

The first part of the autobiography of writer Judith von Halle, covering her spiritual experiences in childhood and youth.

In this succinct but rich study, Judith von Halle describes her investigations into the phenomenon of dementia, beginning with a general outline of the anthroposophical conception of the human being and society, and applying that knowledge to what today is increasingly referred to as an epidemic.

Discusses the Mystery of Golgotha in its relationship to the formation of the Resurrection Body; the Mystery of the Spear-Wound in Christ's side and the Grail Blood; and how Christ's Seven Words on the Cross relate to the Stations of the Cross.

In this book, the main focus is not on the distressing social developments that have arisen as consequence of the coronavirus pandemic - and for good reason: Although there are already (thankfully) many quality descriptions and articles about this complex of problems and questions, at the same time on the other hand a dangerous knowledge-vacuum has arisen. Therefore in this book Judith von Halle will refrain from elaborating on the problems already made widely visible in favor of this knowledge-vacuum, which will be outlined as an addition to what has already been described in Volume I. A spiritual-scientific look into this condition.

What is the meaning of life? As human beings, we cannot avoid this most basic question of earthly existence. Is consciousness simply an accident of the universe, as modern science would claim? On the other hand, many established religions suggest that life is a one-time experience, culminating in 'eternal life' in heaven or some kind of purgatory or hell. But how could this be equitable, given people's vastly differing life circumstances? As a response to such questions, the author discusses the concept of reincarnation -- the development of individual souls over multiple lifetimes. She examines the idea of fate in relation to one's occupation. What is more important: a well-paid career or finding one's true vocation? Are our 'innate' talents and abilities the result of a gene-lottery at conception, or could they be related to pre-birth existence -- to our own intentions for our forthcoming life on earth? The notion of reincarnation is a prerequisite for understanding one's personal destiny or karma -- a personal life plan created before our incarnation on earth. Through such ideas, the consciousness of one's immortal soulcore -- our inner being, that exists both before birth and after death -- can be awoken. The transcript of this enlightening talk is a stimulating introduction to contemporary perspectives on the ancient teaching of reincarnation and karma.

At Passiontide 2004, Judith von Halle received the stigmata - the duplication on her body of the wounds of Christ. The phenomenon of the stigmata is seen as a sheer miracle or is denied. Here, she attempts to arrive at an understanding of it - based on the scientific knowledge of Rudolf Steiner - and its significance for one's personal destiny.