The Way of Initiation by Rudolf Steiner

The Way of Initiation” was first published in 1908, with only 1500 copies printed. Due to high demand, two subsequent reprints were made, also limited to 1500 copies each. The first reprint came in 1909, just six months after the initial publication, followed by another reprint in 1912. This third edition from 1912 is widely regarded as the best edition due to significant revisions.

The three printings had only minor aesthetic variations. This edition also contains a dual-colored title page in red and black, along with the 'Cross in Pentagram' symbol stamped on the rear board. This helps to distinguish it from the unauthorized translations that began circulating at the time due to Steiner's popularity. These details were not present in the 1908 first edition.

The Way of Initiation is the first half prequel of Steiner’s later work “Initiation and its Results” (1909). It consists of articles that were originally published in The Theosophist. In this work, Steiner delves deeper into the concepts presented in his earlier publications. He explores the processes of inner spiritual initiation, the conditions of discipleship, and the soul’s journey through esoteric realms. A year later, Steiner expanded on this work with the release of “Initiation and its Results.”

Condition: Publishers brown cloth boards, gilt title and decorative rosy cross to spine and upper board, minor darkening to spine, a clean copy, tightly bound, overall Very Good condition