The Vocabulary of the Seelenkalender: A German-English Glossary of Rudolf Steiner’s Calendar of the Soul: A German-English Vocabulary of Rudolf Steiner's Calendar of the Soul - Softcover

Inhaltsangabe

This special volume contains Rudolf Steiner’s Seelenkalender along with:

• Per-verse definitions of German words newly introduced in each verse
• Highlighting of newly introduced German words verse by verse
• English language translation of each verse
• Prefatory material on how to study the original German
• A complete Alphabetic Glossary of the entire Vocabulary

The work is designed for the English-speaking reader with either no, or limited, knowledge of German who wishes to form a connection with Rudolf Steiner’s original.

Presented verse by verse, with English language definitions of newly introduced words in each verse printed on the page
facing the text of the verse. An English language translation by Ernst Lehrs, a contemporary student of Rudolf Steiner, is also provided alongside the original.

Armed with a knowledge of the actual vocabulary, the reader can actively deepen their understanding, and begin to see across and through the English language literary translations. This engagement can lead to a more direct appreciation of the rhythms and meanings of the original.

The focus is on beginning the study of the original by grasping its vocabulary. A short summary of key elements of the German language is also provided to help orient the reader to the overall text.

Die Inhaltsangabe kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.