Willem Zeylmans Van Emmichoven: An Inspiration for Anthroposophy: A Biography

Zeylmans van Emmichoven was one of the original pioneers of anthroposophy (see biography left). His son, Emanuel, traces Zeylmans's remarkable life and examines the spiritual conflicts Zeylmans became embroiled in, his life during World War II and his innovative work in many fields. The author brings to life an exciting and difficult time in the development of new spiritual ideas.

Author Biography:Emanuel Zeylmans was born in the Hague in 1926. In 1951 he established the Dutch journal Castrum Peregrini. He then worked for many years as a book dealer, editor and publisher. In 1966 he was ordained as a priest in the Christian Community. Later, he was instrumental in founding the Dutch journal Jonas. He has lived in Reutlingen, Germany, since 1977, and is the author of a number of works, including a major biography of Ita Wegman.