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Page 103
... God's purpose for man to the two aspects of religion , the spiritual and the social : God's purpose in sending His Prophets unto men is twofold . The first is to liberate the children of men from the darkness of ignorance , and guide ...
... God's purpose for man to the two aspects of religion , the spiritual and the social : God's purpose in sending His Prophets unto men is twofold . The first is to liberate the children of men from the darkness of ignorance , and guide ...
Page 122
... God and thereby becoming aware of the spirit of God , he is also capable of " inspiration . " The Bahá'í writings distinguish be- tween inspiration and revelation . Revelation is that infallible and direct perception of God's creative ...
... God and thereby becoming aware of the spirit of God , he is also capable of " inspiration . " The Bahá'í writings distinguish be- tween inspiration and revelation . Revelation is that infallible and direct perception of God's creative ...
Page 128
... God founded their own religious tradi- tion . They have , so to speak , " kept the Covenant " in recognizing the succession of God's Manifestations instead of following only one and holding onto his teachings as superior to all others ...
... God founded their own religious tradi- tion . They have , so to speak , " kept the Covenant " in recognizing the succession of God's Manifestations instead of following only one and holding onto his teachings as superior to all others ...
Contents
The Bábí Faith | 6 |
Baháulláh | 28 |
The Succession to Leadership | 50 |
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