Edward R. Smith (1932-  )
"Edward Reaugh (pronounced "Ray") Smith, an Illinoisan transplanted to Texas at mid-century, husband, father, and grandfather, has had broad interests in life. Successful lawyer and businessman, amateur musician and athlete, his lifelong search for the deeper meaning of the Bible, which he taught for over twenty-five years before discovering the writings of Rudolf Steiner, expresses itself in his writings" (from his own website, bibleandanthroposophy.com). Author of such books as The Burning Bush (1997; Rev. ed. 2001), David's Question, "What is Man?" (2001), The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved (2000), and The Incredible Births of Jesus (1998). The Soul's Long Journey will be published in 2003.