By Rudolf Steiner

Translated by G. A. Kaufmann
Edited by H. Collison
Bn 125.D; GA 125; CW 125

From the lecture series entitled, Method and Purpose among Spiritual Persons, a single lecture, number 5 of 14, discussing self-knowledge and the anthroposophical background to the events depicted in the dramas as well as symbolism and fantasy in relation to the first mystery drama, ‘The Portal of Initiation.’ It were published in German in the volume entitled, Wege und Ziele des Geistigen Menschen. Lebensfragen im Lichte der Geisteswissenschaft. This lecture was translated by G. A. Kaufmann, and edited by H. Collison.

This translation is presented here with the kind permission of the Rudolf Steiner Nachlassverwaltung, Dornach, Switzerland. From Bn 125.D, GA 125, CW 125.