Johannes Hemleben

Hemleben's concise, informative biography throws a clear light on Steiner's life and his numerous struggles and achievements. Beginning with Steiner's childhood, he guides us through his youthful years as a respected Goethean scholar and philosopher in Weimar; his work in the Theosophical Society and the establishing of the Anthroposophical Society; the development of anthroposophy as a spiritual science; the creation of spiritual initiatives in art, social sciences, education, medicine, agriculture, religion and architecture.