The Temple Sleep of the Rich Young Ruler: How Lazarus Became the Evangelist John

Description: The Temple Sleep of the Rich Young Ruler by Edward Reaugh Smith Who wrote the Gospel of John? The author identifies himself only as "the disciple whom Jesus loved," and Christian tradition tells us that this disciple was the apostle John. However, during the past century, scholars have increasingly come to doubt that attribution. In 1902, Rudolf Steiner wrote that the author of the Gospel of John was in fact Lazarus. Steiners position stemmed from his insight that Lazaruss encounter with death involved far more than people realized--an initiation into higher spiritual realities that uniquely qualified him to write this gospel. Edward Smith takes up this argument and shows that subsequent research has tended to favor Lazarus for reasons grounded in Johns Gospel itself. More important, Smith shows that subsequent discoveries at Nag Hammadi and Mar Saba corroborate Steiners reasoning about the nature of the raising of Lazarus, pointing to Lazarus as "the rich young ruler" of Marks Gospel. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Edward Reaugh Smith (1932-2020) was an Illinoisan transplanted to Texas at mid-century. He was a husband, father, and grandfather with broad interests in life. A successful lawyer and businessman, amateur musician, and athlete, his lifelong search for the deeper meaning of the Bible--which he taught for over twenty-five years before discovering the writings of Steiner--expressed itself in his many works. Ed passed away in August at his home in Lubbock, Texas. Review "A bold undertaking! Smith aims at a broad synthesis of the teachings of the early twentieth-century esoteric philosopher Rudolf Steiner with the ancient mysteries, certain religio-philosophical texts in the Nag Hammadi Library, pre-Constantinian esoteric Christianity, and the Secret Gospel of Mark.... The brief excerpts from the Secret Gospel, quoted in the Letter of Clement to Theodore, fit well the esoteric fabric out of which Christianity emerged in its earliest days. In his excellent legal analysis of the failed proofs offered by Stephen Carlson and Peter Jeffery that the Secret Gospel is a modern forgery, Smith reveals his thorough grasp of the literature and a keen sense of what should qualify as proof. A provocative study!"--Charles W. Hedrick, Missouri State University"Few scholars have dared to put the insights of historical critical biblical scholarship into dialogue with the esoteric wisdom of Rudolf Steiner. Ed Smith has done so again and again. Smiths latest contribution is a treasure trove of information on the controversy surrounding Morton Smiths discovery of a Secret Gospel of Mark, on Rudolf Steiners understanding of the ancient mysteries, and on anthroposophys revitalization of allegorical exegesis. All of this points to the possibility that John the evangelist, Lazarus, and the rich young ruler of Mark 10:17 to 22 are one and the same. Those who are not convinced by Smiths analysis will surely be stimulated and challenged to contemplate what disparate exegetical traditions might learn from one another."--Dan McKanan, Harvard Divinity School Long Description Who wrote the Gospel of John? The author identifies himself only as "the disciple whom Jesus loved," and Christian tradition tells us that this disciple was the apostle John. However, during the past century, scholars have increasingly come to doubt that attribution. In 1902, Rudolf Steiner wrote that the author of the Gospel of John was in fact Lazarus. Steiners position stemmed from his insight that Lazaruss encounter with death involved far more than people realized--an initiation into higher spiritual realities that uniquely qualified him to write this gospel. Edward Smith takes up this argument and shows that subsequent research has tended to favor Lazarus for reasons grounded in Johns Gospel itself. More important, Smith shows that subsequent discoveries at Nag Hammadi and Mar Saba corroborate Steiners reasoning about the nature of the raising of Lazarus, pointing to Lazarus as "the rich young ruler" of Marks Gospel. Details ISBN0880107324 Author Edward Reaugh Smith Short Title TEMPLE SLEEP OF THE RICH YOUNG Language English ISBN-10 0880107324 ISBN-13 9780880107327 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 229.8 Imprint SteinerBooks, Inc Subtitle How Lazarus Became the Evangelist John Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Birth 1932 Year 2011 Pages 366 Illustrations black & white illustrations Publication Date 2011-11-01 NZ Release Date 2011-11-01 US Release Date 2011-11-01 UK Release Date 2011-11-01 Publisher Anthroposophic Press Inc Audience General AU Release Date 2011-12-20 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:129936741;

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