Conclusion

Rudolf Steiner stands at a fork in the road for humanity. Either what is made manifest by him about the Nativity and all that came therefrom is prophecy of the highest and most divine nature, or his teachings comprised some combination of abysmal ignorance and fraud.

From the earliest days of Christendom, the genealogies have been looked upon as inconsistent. Various attempts have been made to explain or reconcile, but all of these have been thoroughly discredited by eminent theological authorities. Only Steiner's account stands thoroughly plausible and consistent with everything that is set out in both Gospel accounts.

For the first time, the biblical Nativity accounts now constitute a magnificent, consistent whole. One who contemplates the full implications of the Nativity as here presented must see in it anew the unspeakable majesty of Jesus Christ and therein the profoundly stimulating meaning and hope which is spoken by Isaiah:

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shined.

Thou has multiplied the nation, thou hast increased its joy; they rejoice before thee as with joy at the harvest, as men rejoice when they divide the spoil.

For the yoke of his burden, and the staff for his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, thou hast broken as on the day of Midian.

For every boot of the tramping warrior in battle tumult and every garment rolled in blood will be burned as fuel for the fire.

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government will be upon his shoulder, and his name will be called "Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."

Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, upon the throne of David, and over his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and for evermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.