The Marian Way of Heart Knowledge

Quick Look

• An inspiring journey through the mystery of Mary as she appears in the New Testament
• Argues that these holy mysteries are not allegory, poetry or fantasy but actual facts that can be experienced by everyone
• Reveals what can be achieved when life is approached by thinking with the heart

An illuminating study of Mary as she appears in the New Testament, which also draws on Rudolf Steiner's The Philosophy of Freedom, to reveal the value of devotion and thinking with the heart.

Description

"In the pursuit of an understanding of Mary that is undertaken in this book, it is clear that we are dealing with events beyond the reach of our normal faculties. Without effort on our part and help of some kind, Mary remains one more unsolvable mystery. In the activity of our striving to be open and reverent in our devoted pursuit of knowledge of these mysteries, we begin to tread the path of the Marian Way of Heart Knowledge."
-- from the Foreword

The Marian Way of Heart Knowledge guides the reader into and through the mystery of Mary as she appears in the New Testament, especially her composure and openness to life --- both its gifts and its sorrows. Reilly argues that these holy mysteries are not allegory, poetry, or simple fantasy. Rather, they are facts that can be known and experienced by everyone. This book also draws upon the wisdom of Rudolf Steiner as shared in The Philosophy of Freedom, arguing that it is possible for knowledge itself to become organically alive.

This is an inspiring book which reveals how devotion and thinking with the heart -- the Marian way of heart knowing -- can guide us on our path toward true freedom.

Author

Neill Reilly studied philosophy and Waldorf education. He was a high school and Waldorf teacher for several years and has also directed a number of plays. He is the author of Songs and Dreams: By Seeking We Are Found.