“Asleep in this world, awake in the other”: The Legend of the Seven Sleepers in the Christian-Islamic Tradition and the Babi-Baha’i Writings
Young noble Christian men save themselves from persecution by a Roman emperor in a cave where they sleep for centuries, protected by God. So goes the legend of the “Seven Sleepers of Ephesus”. It is the story and fate of those young men who believe in one God, resist idol worship in their city and […] Read More
PREVIEW OF THE UPCOMING COURSE ON THE PENTATEUCH — HOW TO SPEAK ABOUT THE BIBLE WITH JEWS, CHRISTIANS AND MUSLIMS (A FEW CLUES)
In this weekend’s Bahá’í Explorations Presentation and Discussion, Peter Terry will offer a preview of his upcoming course on the Pentateuch and provide insights into how Bahá’ís can effectively discuss the Bible with followers of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The discussion will focus on how to convey the Bahá’í teachings in a way that resonates […] Read MoreThe Corinne True Center and the Importance of Studying Baha’i History
In January 2024, the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of the United States approved the creation of the “Corinne True Center for Baha’i History.” The Center defines “history” broadly to include the study of Baha’i history, philosophical and theological teachings, the translation and commentary of authoritative texts, and the exploration of the Faith’s relationship […] Read More
Science and Art – Meaning and Understanding Explored
The Baha’i writings frequently refer to science and art, craft and knowledge together; however, in our present society it appears that science and art have no meaningful connection. This presentation explores not only the Baha’i writings, but aspects of cultural and language history to examine the connections between science and art, and how an alternative […] Read MoreFor “the betterment of the world”: Reformist Movements in the 19th Century and Bahaʼuʼllah as “World Reformer”
Embedded in an overview of messianic and reformist movements in different parts of the world aiming for creating a better world and a brief outline of the Ottoman reform period in the 19th century, this presentation aims to review the role and goal of Baha’u’llah, the prophet-founder of the Bahaʼi Faith, as self-declared “World Reformer”. […] Read MoreMr. Nasser Rohani
Nasser Rohani was born in Iran. At 18 he left his birthplace for India to pursue higher education. After the advent of the Islamic Revolution in 1979, Nasser who intended to return to Iran, was unable to go back, due to his religious affiliation with the Baha’i Faith. The Baha’is are being persecuted by the […] Read MoreAbdu’l-Bahá in Europe
Summary: Since it was first published around twenty-five years ago, many English-speaking Baháʼís have enjoyed reading Maḥmúd’s Diary, a translated account of ʻAbdu’l-Bahá’s journey throughout the United States from April to December 1912. What is not well known in the West, however, is that the chronicler of this account, Mírzá Maḥmúd Zarqání, wrote a sequel […] Read MoreThe Bábí and Bahá’í Revelations
Sunday, August 4, 2024 (11 AM EDT): The Bábí and Bahá’í Revelations The close associations between the Bábí and Bahá’í laws and their continuity will be presented. It will also present the main laws of previous religions in the context of the teachings of the Báb. Furthermore, this presentation will analysis past religious laws confirmed, […] Read MoreHe Whom Shall Make Manifest
Sunday, July 28, 2024 (11 AM EDT): He Whom Shall Make Manifest The fourth presentation will elaborate on the continuity between the teachings of the Báb and the teachings of Bahá’u’lláh from a doctrinal and legislative perspective, with emphasis on the Figure of Him Whom God shall make manifest. It will include and elaboration on […] Read More
