Coming Events
Covid shut down our live events of 2020. Instead, join an online study group! Next groups commence in January 2021. Now booking events for all of 2021. Send a request for a lecture or webinar.
Leonardo’s Christmas Tale.
In 1481, Leonardo abruptly stopped his Adoration of the Magi. He then began his original Virgin of the Rocks. What happened? The Platonic Academy of Florence offered Leonardo insights into the ‘heresies’ of Early Christianity. What was Leonardo really depicting in his original Virgin of the Rocks? Get ready for an entertaining art history journey exploring paintings by several Renaissance artists who supported this ‘heresy.’ Andrew has been a featured speaker at the Springfield Art Museum and for other cultural organizations in numerous cities.
Click Here to register for 9Dec2020 at 8:30 pm ET.
Click Here to register for 17Dec2020 at 2:30 pm ET.
Ancient Mysteries Study Group: from Egypt to the Founding of America (6 lectures)
Lecture 1, 9Sep2020: They were Christian before the term came into being
February 2019
16 (Sat) Virgin of the Rocks, The Theology and ‘Heresy’ of Leonardo
Honan-Allston Boston Public Branch Library, 300 N Harvard St, Allston, MA. Free.
Through the Plato Academy of Florence, Leonardo was aware of the ‘heresies’ of Early Christianity. Andrew will speak about his 35 years of research that has led to his forthcoming book, The Hidden Heretic of the Renaissance, Leonardo.
What was Leonardo really depicting in his original Virgin of the Rocks? Get ready for an entertaining art history journey exploring paintings by several Renaissance artists who supported this ‘heresy.’ Andrew has been a featured speaker at the Springfield Art Museum and for other cultural organizations in numerous cities. Art historians and Walter Isaacson fans alike will enjoy this talk.
February 2018
25 (Sun) Leonardo’s Virgin of the Rocks Montpelier VT, An Esoteric Christmas Story. Why were there two paintings? What was Leonardo attempting to depict in the original Virgin of the Rocks? Which one is the original? Get ready for an entertaining journey exploring how Florentine schools sought to revive the ancient mysteries. Dan Brown fans and art historians will enjoy this mystery adventure! 3:30 PM to 5 PM, The Old Meeting House, 1620 Center Road, Montpelier, VT.
27 (Tues) Renaissance 2.0 and Steiner’s Surprising View of the Future. Massive change is underway in the fields of science, art, and religion. Michaelites are here! So much is near at hand. At first, Ray Kurzweil (The Singularity is Near) and Rudolf Steiner would seem to be polar opposites. Andrew Linnell, former CTO of OmegaBand and a 42-year veteran of the computer industry will explore how similar yet different these two views of the future are. We’ll cover the dramatic changes foretold by Spiritual Science for the Post-Atlantean ages. Rudolf Steiner spoke similarly to modern concerns on job loss, social chaos, and merger with machines, e.g. the “welding together of Mankind with machines will be a great and important problem for the rest of the earth-evolution.” The Wrong and Right Use of Esoteric Knowledge, Lecture 3, 25Nov1917. 7:30 PM to 9 PM, The Old Meeting House, 1620 Center Road, Montpelier, VT.
April
28 (Sat) MysTech Workshop. 9727 Lake City Way NE., Seattle, Washington, 98115, USA. Phone 206-985-2059
May
18 (Fri) Esoteric Secrets of the Virgin of the Rocks, An Esoteric Christmas Story. Why were there two paintings? What was Leonardo attempting to depict in the original Virgin of the Rocks? Which one is the original? Get ready for an entertaining journey exploring how Florentine schools sought to revive the ancient mysteries. Dan Brown fans and art historians will enjoy this mystery adventure! 7:30 PM to 9 PM, Location TBD.
19 (Sat) Vulcan Beings and the Future of the Human Body, Cain and the Western Esoteric Path, Lecture 7:30 – 9 pm. Location TBD. “Supermen of Vulcan, Supermen of Venus, of Mercury, of the Sun, will unite with earth-existence. But if human beings persist in nothing but opposition to them, earth-existence will pass over into chaos in the course of the next few 1000 years.” — Rudolf Steiner, A Picture of Earth-Evolution in the Future, May 13, 1921, GA 204. Futurologists such as Ray Kurzweil predict a time is coming when humans will merge with robotics. Rudolf Steiner’s similar statement is the “welding together of Mankind with machines will be a great and important problem for the rest of the earth-evolution.” The Wrong and Right Use of Esoteric Knowledge, Lecture 3, Nov. 25, 1917. We will explore the help being offered by Vulcan beings – but do they intend to merge us with machines?
June
15 (Fri) Lecture: Renaissance 2.0: Technology on Fire, Massive change is underway in the fields of science, art, and religion. Michaelites are here! So much is near at hand. At first, Ray Kurzweil (The Singularity is Near) and Rudolf Steiner would seem to be polar opposites. Andrew Linnell, former CTO of OmegaBand and a 42-year veteran of the computer industry will explore how similar yet different these two views of the future are. We’ll cover the dramatic changes foretold by Spiritual Science for the Post-Atlantean ages. Rudolf Steiner spoke similarly to modern concerns on job loss, social chaos, and merger with machines, e.g. the “welding together of Mankind with machines will be a great and important problem for the rest of the earth-evolution.” The Wrong and Right Use of Esoteric Knowledge, Lecture 3, 25Nov1917. 7:30 – 9 pm, Eurythmy Hall, Austin Waldorf School
16 (Sat) Workshop: Renaissance 2.0: Technology on Fire, Massive change is underway in the fields of science, art, and religion. Michaelites are here! So much is near at hand. At first, Ray Kurzweil (The Singularity is Near) and Rudolf Steiner would seem to be polar opposites. Andrew Linnell, former CTO of OmegaBand and a 42-year veteran of the computer industry will explore how similar yet different these two views of the future are. We’ll cover the dramatic changes foretold by Spiritual Science for the Post-Atlantean ages. Rudolf Steiner spoke similarly to modern concerns on job loss, social chaos, and merger with machines, e.g. the “welding together of Mankind with machines will be a great and important problem for the rest of the earth-evolution.” The Wrong and Right Use of Esoteric Knowledge, Lecture 3, 25Nov1917. 9 am – 1 pm., Eurythmy Hall, Austin Waldorf School
Previous Events
2017
December
15 (Fri) The Esoteric Secrets of Virgin of the Rocks An Esoteric Christmas Story. Why were there two paintings? What was Leonardo attempting to depict in the original Virgin of the Rocks? Which one is the original? Get ready for an entertaining journey exploring how Florentine schools sought to revive the ancient mysteries. Dan Brown fans and art historians will enjoy this mystery adventure! 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, NYC Branch, 138 West 15th Street, NY, NY 10011, Telephone: 212-242-8945
16 (Sat) Vulcan Beings and the Future Human Body, Exploring the Western Esoteric Path, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, NYC Branch, 138 West 15th Street, NY, NY 10011, Telephone: 212-242-8945
(scroll down for previous events):
October
15 (Sun) For the Rest of Earthly Evolution, The Welding of Mankind with Machine, 2:00 – 3:30 pm, Heard Museum in Phoenix as part of the annual general meeting of the Anthroposophical Society in America
27 (Fri) Rudolf Steiner’s Surprising View of the Future with Andrew Linnell. 7:30 – 9 pm. Student Lounge, Waldorf High School of Massachusetts Bay, Belmont. At first, Ray Kurzweil (The Singularity is Near) and Rudolf Steiner would seem to be polar opposites. Andrew Linnell, former CTO of OmegaBand and a 42-year veteran of the computer industry will explore how similar these two views of the future are. We’ll cover the dramatic changes foretold by Spiritual Science for the Post-Atlantean ages.
28 (Sat) Workshop: Exploring the Future Mysteries of Technology with Andrew Linnell. 9:30 – 12:30 pm. Student Lounge, Waldorf High School of MA Bay, Belmont. Following the lecture of the previous evening (10/27/17), we will explore as a workshop the meaning of “Mechanical Occultism” and how various organizations have tried to explore it. Why must the West develop this? How is MysTech working to cultivate this knowledge? What approaches to “harmonic oscillations” can be fruitful?
November
8 (Wed) – 12 (Sun) Natural Science Section Annual Conference, CW 323 Astronomy, Rudolf Steiner House, Ann Arbor, MI. For details, see https://www.naturalsciencesection.org/2017-conference-save-date/.
Aug 9-12 George Washington Carver Institute
Venue: The Seminary of the Christian Community, Chestnut Ridge, NY.
A group of 15 met at the Seminary for the Christian Community where we worked together with the theme Confronting Ahriman in our Workplace. Each day we spent the morning studying together and in the afternoons we did eurythmy together followed by short presentations by our colleagues that included constructive reviews. As the last speaker and due to a cancellation, I was offered the opportunity to do a longer talk (45 minutes rather than 20). Here is the presentation:
Building the Temple in the Coming Age of Infertility
June 11-13 Forum: Technology and Society 
Venue: Seattle Waldorf School, 7777 62nd Avenue NE, Seattle, WA.
Sponsor: Center for Anthroposophical Endeavors, Seattle, WA.
Registration Information here.
Lecture slides: Vulcan Supermen
Lecture Slides: Foundations for a Moral Technology
Technology and the Fate of the Human Body
Lectures and Workshop for the Portland, OR Branch of the Anthroposophical Society
June 16 Lecture: Spiritual Science’s Anticipation of the Challenge to Our Humanity Technology & Human Body Flier
- Portland, OR Branch of the Anthroposophical Society lecture: click for slides of Portland Lecture Jun2017
June 17 Workshop: How to Merge the Human Body with Machines
2017
Technology and the Human Body
Lectures and Workshop for the Berkshire-Taconic Branch of the Anthroposophical Society
March 24 Lectures
- Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School, for students and faculty lecture, PDF
- Berkshire-Taconic Branch of the Anthroposophical Society lecture, PDF
March 25 Workshop
Chestnut Ridge Technology Retreat
January 2-4, 2017. A group of 12 individuals from various professions and generations will gather to examine the social and evolutionary challenge arising from technology. I will be one of the presenters and here is my first draft of my presentation: CR Tech Retreat 2016.
TECHNOLOGY and SPIRITUAL SCIENCE STUDY GROUP
An online study group(perhaps two if we overflow) that will use Zoom (similar to Skype) for up to 12 people will study together the subject of Technology and Spiritual Science. This is perhaps the most important question of our times especially for the West.
The group will start in early January on a weekday and at a time that works for most of the participants. We will meet for only 30 minutes each time, but we will have a 30-minute reading assignment (from a Steiner lecture) each week as well. If you would like to commit to participating for the January through March period, message me (jandrewlinnell [at] yahoo.com). We will assess at the close of each quarter how to continue.
Please, in your message, state what day/times are best as well as what days/times do not work for you. Zoom software will not post ads to you. It will allow us to meet with video conferencing for 30 minutes with 5 minutes on each end. It is best but not necessary to have a PC, laptop, or Mac with a video camera and mic so that participants can see each other. There will also be a telephone only method of access. The simple instructions will be sent to all participants.
(Booking future events now) – send me a message if you would like to book a lecture or workshop.
2016
How Does Technology Affect My Will?
December 27, an online lecture for the Youth Section of the Anthroposophical Society. 8 pm EST. Details can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1709594066036972/?active_tab=discussion and the PDF of this lecture here.
Technology and the Human Body, Seattle Waldorf High School
Dec. 5, (Monday), 7:15-9:15 pm
PDF file of the lecture here or at this website’s Lecture Archive
Technology’s Role in Human Evolution, Ann Arbor, MI
November 30. Rudolf Steiner House. Opening lectured for the 2016 Natural Science Section annual conference
PDF file of the lecture is here or at this website’s lecture archive.
The Western Esoteric Path, Toronto Waldorf School
Apr. 28 (Thursday), 7:30-9 pm
250 Madison Ave. Toronto. Contact grant.davis[at]rogers.com for more details.
Details are here: The Western Path Flyer
PDF files of the lectures are now available at this website’s lecture archive.
Technology’s Role in Human Evolution, Silver River, Toronto
Lecture on Friday, April 29, 7 – 9 pm, 
Workshop on Saturday, April 30, 9 am – 5 pm.
Please register here.
Cost: Full workshop – $100. Friday lecture only – $25.
Location: The Waldorf Academy, 250 Madison Ave. Toronto.
Option to attend over distance through video conference. See register link above.
The Role of Technology in Human Evolution, NYC
Workshop on Saturday, April 9, 2016. 138 West 15th Street, NYC
- 10:30 – 4:30 pm
- 10:00 – 10:30 Social time, tea/coffee
- 10:30 – 11:30 Legends, Hephaestus, preparations for our time
- 11:30 – 12:30 Electricity and evil, EMR, sensitivity and safety, magnetism
- 12:30 – 01:30 Lunch (BYO)
- 01:30 – 02:30 Resonance, robotics, vibrations, and life
- 02:30 – 03:00 Break tea/coffee
- 03:00 – 04:00 Artificial intelligence, artificial soul, consciousness soul development, a path to Jupiter
- 04:00 – 04:30 Concluding remarks
$40 workshop. For more, contact anthroposphyNYC[at]gmail.com
Spiritual Science and the Role of Technology in Evolution, Wilton, NH Branch of the Anthroposophical Society in America
Jan. 29 (Friday) Lecture 7:30 – 9 pm & Jan. 30 Workshop (Saturday), 9 – 12 pm, Garden Room, Groh’s Farm, 135 Temple Rd. Wilton, NH.
Michael’s battle with Ahriman as manifesting in machines, robotics, and Human-Machine hybrids. Preparations for today given by mythology, electricity and evil, artificial intelligence, consciousness soul development. A path to Jupiter -The Western Path.
Spiritual Science and the Role of Technology in Evolution, Seattle, WA Branch of the Anthroposophical Society in America
Feb. 28 (Sunday) Lecture 1:30 – 3 pm TBD Seattle, WA.
Michael’s battle with Ahriman as manifesting in machines, robotics, and Human-Machine hybrids. Preparations for today given by mythology, electricity and evil, artificial intelligence, consciousness soul development. A path to Jupiter -The Western Path.
Secrets of Leonardo da Vinci’s Virgin of the Rocks Revealed, Toronto, ON
Apr. 28 (Thursday), 7:30-9 pm Lecture slides
TBD Toronto, ON. Contact grant.davis[at]rogers.com for more details.
Enjoy an artistic investigation together in time for Christmas! Andrew Linnell, an experienced lecturer and researcher of the Ancient Mysteries, will lead us through an entertaining discussion of the mysteries revealed in the original Virgin of the Rocks. Why were there two paintings? What was da Vinci attempting to depict? Who are the characters? Are they the two Messiahs anticipated in Essene-lore? Did any other artist paint similar scenes? If so, what might this mean to our Christian theology? Many fun questions to explore with a heavy dose of beautiful Renaissance art. Note: this is not a religious lecture, rather an unusual and entertaining art history talk meant for for public and academic enrichment. New findings to be shared. Dan Brown fans will enjoy this!
Link to the Toronto’s Branch calendar for more details on this event
Spiritual Science and the Role of Technology in Evolution, Silver River, Toronto, ON
Apr. 29 (Friday) Lecture 7:30 – 9 pm & Apr. 30 Workshop (Saturday), 9 – 3 pm, Garden Room, Groh’s Farm, 135 Temple Rd. Wilton, NH.
Michael’s battle with Ahriman as manifesting in machines, robotics, and Human-Machine hybrids. Preparations for today given by mythology, electricity and evil, artificial intelligence, consciousness soul development. A path to Jupiter -The Western Path.
Something you might be interested in:
Currently on a working vacation to write the long-promised book on Technology and the Evolution of Mankind.
An earlier book, the children’s book Dance of the Elves, is now in its second edition and available from Mercury Press for $15. 
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2015
Secrets of Leonardo da Vinci’s Virgin of the Rocks Revealed, Springfield, MA
Dec. 3 (Thursday), Noon-1 pm Lecture slides
The Springfield Art Museum, 21 Edwards St. Springfield, MA. 413-263-6800
Enjoy an artistic investigation together in time for Christmas! Andrew Linnell, an experienced lecturer and researcher of the Ancient Mysteries, will lead us through an entertaining discussion of the mysteries revealed in the original Virgin of the Rocks. Why were there two paintings? What was da Vinci attempting to depict? Who are the characters? Are they the two Messiahs anticipated in Essene-lore? Did any other artist paint similar scenes? If so, what might this mean to our Christian theology? Many fun questions to explore with a heavy dose of beautiful Renaissance art. Note: this is not a religious lecture, rather an unusual and entertaining art history talk meant for for public and academic enrichment. New findings to be shared. Dan Brown fans will enjoy this!
Link the Springfield Art Museum’s calendar for this event
Spiritual Science and the Role of Technology in Evolution, Kimberton (PA) Branch of the Anthroposophical Society in America
Sept. 27 (Sunday), 2 – 4 pm, no slides – this was a daytime talk.
Venue: Rose Hall, 1601 Pughtown Rd., Phoenixville, PA.
Michael’s battle with Ahriman as manifesting in machines, robotics, and Human-Machine hybrids. What can we learn from artificial intelligence and the predictions of a Singularity. What picture of our human future is emerging? The Western Path.
Ancient Warnings of Our Destiny with Machines, Beaver Run (PA) Branch of the Anthroposophical Society in America
Sept. 26 (Saturday), 8:30 – 10 pm, possible Lecture Slides
Venue: Rainbow Hall, 1784 Fairview Rd., Glenmoore, PA
Hephaestus, the God of Technology. Automatons. Zeus, Prometheus, Epimethius, and Pandora. Sleeping Beauty. The Western Path.
The Role of Technology in Human Evolution, Princeton (NJ) Branch of the Anthroposophical Society in America
Sept. 25 (Friday), 7 – 9 pm, possible Lecture Slides
Venue: The Princeton Waldorf School, 1062 Cherry Hill Rd, Princeton, NJ . Check back for more info.
Human-Machine hybrids are already here. From simple software to artificially intelligent robots: what does it say about the Human? Why must we deal with machines for our evolution? The Western Path. Will We Become Creators?
Spiritual Science and the Role of Technology in Evolution, NY Branch of the Anthroposophical Society in America
Sept. 24 (Thursday), 7 – 9 pm, possible Lecture Slides, Flyer
Venue: 138 West 15th St, (between 6th & 7th Aves), Manhattan NYC 212-242-8945. Check www.asnyc.org for more info.
Will We Become Creators? From robotics to Human-Machine hybrids, artificial intelligence, avatars, and the Singularity: is this a human future? Why must we deal with machines for our evolution? The Western Path.
The Role of Technology in Mankind’s Evolution, Vancouver Branch of the Anthroposophical Society in Canada
Aug. 14 (Friday), 7 – 9 pm, possible Lecture Slides
Venue: Rudolf Steiner Center, North Vancouver.
Will We Become Creators? From robotics to Human-Machine hybrids, artificial intelligence, avatars, and the Singularity: is this a human future? Why must we deal with machines for our evolution? The Western Path.
Regaining Our Lost Esoteric Christianity, House of Peace, 1 High St., Ipswich, MA.
July. 27 (Monday), 7:30 – 9 pm, draft Lecture Slides (PDF)
Did Christianity succumb to materialism? Did it once have deep mysteries now lost? How might one rediscover the esoteric wealth of Early Christianity? Andrew Linnell will explore these questions at the final installment of the 2015 Summer Lecture Series.
There are two lectures in this series. Only the first one will be presented. the second lecture’s PDF file can be downloaded here.
Additional material may be found in a previous lecture (Christianity and the Ancient Mysteries) here.
Spiritual Science and the Role of Technology in Evolution, Threefold Mainhouse Living Room
May 22 (Friday), 7:30 pm Lecture Slides Flyer
Threefold Mainhouse Living Room, 285 Hungry Hollow Road, Chestnut Ridge, NY. (845) 352-5020 x25 for more info.
Topics: From robotics to Human-Machine hybrids, artificial intelligence, avatars, and the Singularity: is this a human future? Why must we deal with machines for our evolution? The Western Path.
The Early Christianities, Christian Community, Brookline, MA
May 17 (Sunday), 12:30 – 2 pm Lecture (no slides)
The Christian Community, 366 Washington Street, Brookline, MA. (617) 277-6266
We’ll explore the many Christian streams in the first and second centuries and the Niceaen attempt for a single Universal, Catholic theology. We’ll also look at the role played by the ancient mysteries and what becomes of these mysteries with the spread of Christianity.
No slides available as this will be a talk without pictures. The public is invited to attend. The Consecration of Man service is at 11 am.
Secrets of Leonardo da Vinci’s Virgin of the Rocks Revealed, Amherst/Hadley, MA
April 25 (Saturday), 7-9 pm Lecture slides
The Hartsbrook School, Great Room, 193 Bay Road, Hadley, MA 01035
Let’s do an artistic investigation together! Andrew Linnell, an experienced lecturer and researcher of the Ancient Mysteries, will lead us through an entertaining discussion of the mysteries revealed in the original Virgin of the Rocks. Why were there two paintings? What was da Vinci attempting to depict? Who are the characters? Are they the two Messiahs anticipated in Essene-lore? Did any other artist paint similar scenes? If so, what might this mean to our Christian theology? Many fun questions to explore with a heavy dose of beautiful Renaissance art. Note: this is not a religious lecture, rather an unusual and entertaining art history talk meant for for public and academic enrichment. New findings to be shared. Dan Brown fans will enjoy this!
Tracking the Ancient Mysteries, 3 Lectures, one day, March 29
Mirabella, 116 Fairview Avenue North, Seattle, WA
Sponsored by: Center For Anthroposophical Endeavors & The Rudolf Steiner Books Store & Children’s Shop
Schedule
1 – 2:20 pm Lecture 1: The Vanishing of the Mysteries: From Plato, Aristotle & Alexander to Theodosius & Justinian
2:20 – 2:30 Break
2:30 – 3:45 Lecture 2: The Many Streams of Christianity, role of Islam, Harun al Rashid, Heretical Theology Destroyed: Arians, Manicheans, Templars, and Cathars Slides for Lectures 1 & 2
3:45 – 4:00 Break
4 – 5:40 Lecture 3: The Flowering of the Ancient and Early Christian Mysteries in Renaissance Art, Leonardo’s Virgin of the Rocks Lecture 3 slides
Eugenics in the 21st Century, Chicago, IL
March 27 (Friday), 7-9 pm Lecture Rudolf Steiner Center, 4249 North Lincoln Avenue
If you knew you would pass on a defective gene to your child causing him or her a life of suffering, what would you do? Would you consider being sterilized and adopting? If your egg or sperm could be altered to replace the gene defect with a healthy gene, would you opt for this? Medical miracles are at our doorstep. Might they alter what it means to be Human? We are in the Age of the Consciousness Soul development when our social, ethical, and moral choices will be challenged. Chicago March 2015 Flyer. Available: Eugenics Lecture in PDF.
Mankind’s Destiny with Machines, Lexington, MA
March 25 (Wednesday), 7-9 pm Lecture Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Ave
We will examine the future of Human-Machine interaction, robotics and avatars, use of neuroplasticity of the brain, relationship of electricity, thinking, and consciousness. Spiritual Science and the Role of Technology in Evolution. Will We Become Supermen, Creators? Slides.
Electricity and Our Destiny with Machines, Chicago, IL
March 27 (Friday), 2-4:30 pm workshop Rudolf Steiner Center, 4249 North Lincoln Avenue
Workshop will wrestle with questions about electricity, thinking, and light in the evolution (past and future) of humanity. Since this is a workshop, there are no slides but click Background material for workshop Mankind’s Destiny with Machines for outline and quotes.
Which is the Correct Christmas? At the Concord Public Library Jan. 5th 6:45-8:45 pm, Slides are available here.
Why do those in the Eastern Church celebrate Christmas on January 7th while the Western Church celebrates this festival on December 25th? Is it merely the drifting of Gregorian and Julian calendars? Could both be both right? Two Messiahs as anticipated in Jewish and Essene mystery-lore. Are the stories of Luke and Matthew so different because they are different? Why do John and Mark start with the baptism? Many fun questions to explore with a heavy dose of beautiful Renaissance art appropriate for the 12 Days of Christmas. Note: this is not a religious lecture, rather an unusual history and entertaining art history talk meant for for public and academic enrichment. New findings to be shared. Free. 6:45-8:45 pm 129 Main St., Concord, MA.
An Evening of Art History, CSI, and Mystery at the Framingham Public Library Dec. 15th 6:45-8:45 pm, Click here for Lecture slides.
Why are there two paintings called Virgin of the Rocks? And what was Leonardo attempting to depict in this painting? Who are the characters? Are they the two Messiahs anticipated in Essene-lore? If so, what is meant by two Anointed Ones? Did any other artist paint similar scenes? If so, what might this mean to our Christian theology? Many fun questions to explore with a heavy dose of beautiful Renaissance art just in time for Christmas. Note: this is not a religious lecture, rather an unusual and entertaining art history talk meant for for public and academic enrichment. New findings to be shared. Free. 7-9 pm 49 Lexington St., Framingham, MA. For more details, call 978-562-3528.
Eugenics in the 21st Century, Seattle, WA
Dec. 3 (Wed) Mennonite Church 3120 NE 125
If you knew you would pass on a defective gene to your child causing him or her a life of suffering, what would you do? Would you consider being sterilized and adopting? If your egg or sperm could be altered to replace the gene defect with a healthy gene, would you opt for this? Medical miracles are at our doorstep. Will they alter what it means to be Human? We are in the Age of the Consciousness Soul development when our social, ethical, and moral choices will be challenged. Flyer. Eugenics Lecture in PDF.
Was Leonardo a Mystic? Cary Memorial Library, Lexington, MA
Sept. 17 (Wed) Click here for Lecture slides. 7 – 9 pm. An Evening of Investigative Fun with Art History as we explore the Mystery of Leonardo da Vinci’s painting(s) The Virgin of the Rocks. This is a prelude to the performance The Incarnation of the Logos on Friday 9/19. Free. Large CR, Cary Memorial Library, Lexington, MA. See flyer: Was Leonardo a Mystic? for more info. See Archived Lectures for a copy of the slides.
2014
Village University
Each morning at 11 am, June 19 to July 4, 2014 (go to www.concordium.us for the program)
Tracking the Ancient Mysteries from Egypt to the Founding of America: every day, 11 am to 12:30 p.m.
Concord Masonic Lodge (basement – its cooler there), 58 Monument Square, Concord, MA. 01742
(PDF versions of each lecture are available – click on Lecture Archive for PDF versions of each lecture).
The Mysteries of Color, House of Peace, July 21, Gloucester, MA
Mystery of Color lecture pdf (part of the Summer Lyceum).
Sponsored by: Anthroposophical Group in Boston’s North Shore
2013
Tracking the Ancient Mysteries, Thayer Memorial Library, Lancaster, MA
(TH) Sept. 6 to Dec. 13, 2013 and (Mon) March 3 to March 31, 2014
15 Lectures: Tracking the Ancient Mysteries from Egypt to the Founding of America: every Monday, 6:30 pm to 8 p.m.
717 Main St, Lancaster, MA 01523, (978) 368-8928
(PDF versions of each lecture are available – click on Lecture Archive for PDF versions of each lecture).