I was but a man like others, asleep upon my couch, when lo, the breezes of the allglorious were wafted over me, and taught me the knowledge of all. I usually recommend this series to young people or new bahais who ask for books with more details about the full history of the life of. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. However, if you are having problems downloading these audio books, you may contact us by. Some answered questions, pages 6772 bahai reference library. First, these seven last plagues are typed by some of the punishments god brought upon the nation of egypt in order to free the ancient israelites from slavery. The bahai teachings promote the agreement of science and religion, the equality of the sexes and the elimination of all prejudice and racism just about anywhere you go on the planet, youll find bahaisthe bahai faith is the worlds secondmost widespread religion after christianity, spanning the globe and working. Consider that which we have revealed in our most holy book. Bahai reference library some answered questions, pages. Having inspiring individuals throughout our time to serve as a means of bringing us back to what matters, and the goodness of it at that, is a blessing. Know ye that the world is even as a mirage rising over the sands, that the thirsty mistaketh for water. Selections from the writings of abdulbaha audio book mp3 zip file.
He explained to the believers that, as bahaullah prophesied, the only way the world would wake from its lethargy of materialism and moral decay is through a worldconvulsing catastrophe. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. The materials on this website were compiled by parvine and her parents, bahiyeh afnan and hassan shahid, with the help of other descendants of abdulbaha. In the holy hands of abdulbaha is the revelation of bahaullah.
The talk is recorded in persian and published in khetabate abdulbaha vol. The wine of this world is but a vapor in the desert, its pity and compassion but toil and trouble, the repose it proffereth only weariness and sorrow. Shoghi effendi devoted much of his writings to reiterating the prophecies of bahaullah and abdulbaha as to the great world catastrophe that is to happen. Here also was revealed the most holy book of the bahaf revelation, the. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. This most great law, is the everlasting covenant of god, spoken of throughout the bible named as the everlasting covenant of peace in ezekiel chapter 37 and promised in the book of the prophet isaiah as culminating in the institution of the house of the. From the pit of error the book of revelation says the primordial dragon, that. Theories of evolution had gained currency in the decades prior to the books publication, including those that. Revelation of a token of gods grace, 434, 45, 66 brings new life, 41, 50, 241, 2456 need for gradual revelation, 4950 not to be judged by human standards, 53 potency of, 501 sovereignty of, 44, 57, 231 universal, 623, 2445. Book 2 of 3 in the revelation of bahaullah baghdad series. The needs of humanity seem never to come to an end. The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible.
For those who acknowledge that there is at least reasonable evidence even if not all 5 points of evidence are accepted then they can no longer claim to be atheist. This is a compilation of recollections and recounts connected to the ascension of the master, intended for use when commemorating the ascension of abdulbaha as complimentary to prayers and passages from the writings. The book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. Eunice braun, in know your bahai literature 1968, writes. The paperback of the the revelation of bahaullah, vol. The main purpose of the book is to demonstrate the truth of bahaullahs revelation. In 1936 the guardian wrote to the nsa not to make a new edition of this work because this book has in large part been taken from notes recorded at the time but which do not constitute an authentic text of the masters words. So in chapter 21, verses 1, 2 and 3 of the revelation of st. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. The evidence for the existence of god is available. For those bahais or seekers who wish to deepen their understanding of why god has given we human beings the greatest gift, the manifestation of god, all 4 volumes of the revelation of baha ullah are most excellent sources to benefit from serious study. On the festival of naw ruz this is an authorized translation, provided in 2016 by the research department at the bahai world centre, of a talk abdulbaha gave in the victoria hotel in alexandria egypt.
Bahaullah says in the book of certitude quoting an islamic hadith, therefore, hath it been said. Bahai prayers audio book,revealed by bahaullah, the bab, and abdulbaha,bahai prayers. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Some answered questions, pages 4561 bahai reference library.
Knowledge is a light which god casteth into the heart of whomsoever he willeth. John the divinean alternative name for the book of revelation was written by a prophet, it makes perfect sense that its interpretation is best given by another prophetespecially by the prophet who fulfills the prophecies in the book of revelation. Bahais believe in peace, justice, love, altruism and unity. It was in this prison that he received the first intimations of a divine revelation within him. They describe the content and background of numerous tablets and books. Stories known in the family regarding covenantbreaking.
Also, this short video captures the essence of the text below followed by some pictures of the master. It is incumbent upon the aghsan, the afnan and my kindred to turn, one and all, their faces towards the most mighty branch. He stated that the 35 days spoken of by daniel represented 35 solar years from muhammads flight to medina in. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. The term antichrist does not appear in the book of revelation. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The ascension of abdulbaha reflections on the bahai. Hearthewritings is pleased to announce the release of the unabridged audiobook of the will and testament of abdulbaha. The revelation of bahaullah in a sequence of four lessons.
Revelation of bahaullah baghdad 3 book series kindle. Abdulbahas commentaries on the quran, by vahid rafati. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The book of revelation, the most prophetic book in the new testament, is now a test for christians because a significant part of it is prophecies about muhammad. Since the book of revelation offers a prophetic look into the future, its fulfillment is also prophetic. In the 10 plagues preceding the exodus, water was turned to blood exodus 7.
Bahai reference library tablets of bahaullah revealed. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. When the ocean of my presence hath ebbed and the book of my revelation is ended, turn your faces toward him whom god hath purposed, who hath branched from this ancient root. Read by the acclaimed actor phillip hinton, this audiobook is a must have for all bahai libraries. A thcentury persian poet, rumi was also known for being an islamic scholar, jurist, theologian, and a. In the beginning of the eleventh chapter of the revelation of st. This incredible document, from the pen of abdulbaha, is a cornerstone of the administrative order of the bahai faith. When the ocean of my presence hath ebbed and the book of my revelation is ended, turn your faces toward him whom god hath purposed, who hath branched from this ancient.
Invite students to move into an area where individual spaces are arranged in the form of a large circle. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Taherzadeh was one of the few brilliant bahai scholars to live on this planet. The law of god is also compared to an adorned bride who appears with most beautiful ornaments, as it has been said in chapter 21 of the revelation of st. This is a fourvolume series surveying the writings of bahaullah. He wrote a book on the science of astronomy and mathematics called almagest. In the first centuries of islam, alfarabi translated this book into arabic, and the views it propounded became well known to muslim scholars. Lowly and tearful, i raise my suppliant hands to thee and cover my face in the dust of that threshold of thine, exalted above the knowledge of the learned, and the praise of all that glorify thee. For in the texts of the holy book, each day is a year. In the terminology of the holy book these twelve hundred and sixty days mean. Refer to the library to find the volume relevant to your studies. Invalid argument supplied for foreach in homecontent646238064htmlwpcontentthemesv1category.
The bahai faith is not made out of people either, but it is a faith made out of law. Progressive revelation is a core teaching in the baha. He was given many titles during his lifetime, including the master. Explain that the class will experience the progressive revelation of some facts about the members of this class through a game. So abdulbaha interprets the bottomless pit as the pit of error. His book of certitude kitabe iqan, among other themes, includes extensive coverage of new insight that he has offered on understanding of the most important ontological and scatological concepts in the quran, such as the meaning of resurrection, bridge, hell. And i john saw the holy city, new jerusalem, coming down from god out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Charles darwins book, on the origin of species, was printed in britain on november 24, 1859, and reached american readers two months later. The mind and spirit of man advance when he is tried by suffering.
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