The Baha'i Faith: The Emerging Global ReligionHarper & Row, 1990 - 228 pages This is a study of the history, teachings, administrative structure and community life of the Baha'i faith, the youngest and fastest growing of the world's independent religions. |
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Page 26
... Promised One would appear , but indicated that it would be very soon . Several of his followers were informed that they would see with their own eyes him whom God shall make manifest and have the privilege of serving him . The Bayán and ...
... Promised One would appear , but indicated that it would be very soon . Several of his followers were informed that they would see with their own eyes him whom God shall make manifest and have the privilege of serving him . The Bayán and ...
Page 127
... promised that he will send a succession of Manifestations to guide and instruct man . In the Bahá'í writings , this promise is called " the Great Covenant . " The succes- sion of Manifestations or Messengers of God extends back to the ...
... promised that he will send a succession of Manifestations to guide and instruct man . In the Bahá'í writings , this promise is called " the Great Covenant . " The succes- sion of Manifestations or Messengers of God extends back to the ...
Page 138
... promised Kingdom on earth , he is also allowing us to learn through experience — the experience of living with the consequences of our own acts — the true nature of our capacities and limitations . Bahá- ' u'lláh warned that it is only ...
... promised Kingdom on earth , he is also allowing us to learn through experience — the experience of living with the consequences of our own acts — the true nature of our capacities and limitations . Bahá- ' u'lláh warned that it is only ...
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