Vladimir Soloviev: Russian Mystic

by Paul Allen

Overview

Vladimir Solovyov (1853-1900), one of the greatest philosophers of the nineteenth century, was the founder of a tradition of Russian spirituality that brought together philosophy, mysticism, and theology with a powerful social message. A Platonist and a gnostic visionary, as well as a close friend of Dostoevsky, Solovyov was also a prophet who was granted three visions of Sophia, Divine Wisdom. A poet and a profoundly Christian metaphysicist, his works include The Justification of the Good; War, Progress, and the End of History; and The Meaning of Love.

This unique, timely book--the first in-depth, full-length portrait of Soloviev as a mystic to appear in English--is the rich fruit of Dr. Allen's lifelong interest in the cultural and spiritual achievements, the mysticism, and the esoteric work of the Russian people during Tsarist times leading up to the twentieth century.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781584204893
Publisher:	SteinerBooks
Publication date:	02/01/2008
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	6 MB

About the Author

Paul Marshall Allen (1913-1998) was an authority on the life and work of Rudolf Steiner and, as the "first American-born anthroposophic lecturer," was a leading pioneer of Rudolf Steiner's spiritual science across North America. He edited and wrote introductions for numerous books on Anthroposophy and spiritual wisdom, including his classic work, A Christian Rosenkreutz Anthology (1968), and wrote Vladimir Soloviev: Russian Mystic (1968). With his wife Joan deRis Allen, Paul coauthored Francis of Assisi's Canticle of the Creatures (1996); Fingal's Cave, the Poems of Ossian, and Celtic Christianity (1999); and The Time Is at Hand! (1995).

Table of Contents

C O N T E N T S:

List of Illustrations
"A Dream," a poem by Vladimir Solovief
Introduction

1. Beginnings 1853-1860
2. The First Meeting 1860-1867
3. School and University 1867-1874
4. Second and Third Meetings 1874-1881
5. Deed and Consequences 1881-1888
6. Before the Icon of Sophia 1888-1895
7. The Communication of All Things 1895-1900
8. Epilogue

"Three Meetings" by Vladimir Soloviev
"The Work of Human Beings for the Earth" by Vladimir Soloviev
"A Short Narrative about Antichrist" by Vladimir Soloviev
Regarding Soloviev's "Conversation"
Two Recollections concerning Vladimir Soloviev
"On Lake Saima in Winter" by Vladimir Soloviev
Impressions of Vladimir Soloviev

Selected Bibliography
Index