Epistemology of Mysticism in Baha’u’llah’s Writings
Epistemology refers to the philosophy of knowledge, i.e. how knowledge is acquired and verified. In a Baha’i context, epistemology would refer to the knowledge of God and how it is acquired. This talk will discuss the epistemology of mysticism, with reference to the Baha’i sacred writings. The talk will be based mainly on Jack’s recently published article, “Mystical Experience […] Read More
Mr. J. A. (Jack) McLean
J. A. (Jack) McLean (b. Toronto, 1945) is an independent Bahá’í religion scholar, writer and poet living in Ottawa, Ontario. He has published 5 books in the fields of Bahá’í theology, spirituality, biography and some 30 academic articles on Bahá’í theology and philosophical theology. Two other books are about to be submitted for publication. In […] Read More
Baháʼí Faith Worldwide Conferences 2022 Planning Part 2
Let Your Vision Be World-EmbracingWe are pleased to invite you to a meeting of all those who want to contribute to the betterment of the world we live in. The Teachings of Baha’u’llah present a vision of a peaceful global civilization based on the recognition of the oneness of humanity. If this idea touches your […] Read More
12th Day of Ridván
Festival[edit]In the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, written during 1873, Baháʼu’lláh ordains Ridván as one of two “Most Great Festivals”, along with the Declaration of the Báb. He then specified the first, ninth, and twelfth days to be holy days; these days mark the days of Baháʼu’lláh’s arrival, the arrival of his family and their departure from the Ridván garden, respectively.[11]The […] Read More
9th Day of Ridván
Context[edit]In 1844 Siyyid ʻAlí-Muhammad of Shiraz proclaimed that he was the “Báb” (Arabic: “Gate”), after a Shiʻa religious concept. His followers were therefore known as Bábís. The Báb’s writings introduced the concept of “He whom God shall make manifest“, a Messianic figure whose coming, according to Baháʼís, was announced in the scriptures of all of the world’s great religions.[5][6]Baháʼu’lláh claimed that his […] Read More
1st Day of Ridván
Riḍván (Arabic: رضوان Riḍwán; Persian transliteration: Rezván, Persian pronunciation: [ɾezvɒːn]) is a twelve-day festival in the Baháʼí Faith, commemorating Baháʼu’lláh‘s declaration that he was a Manifestation of God.[1] In the Baháʼí calendar, it begins at sunset on the 13th of Jalál, which translates to the 20th or 21st of April, depending on the date of the March equinox (exactly one month on the Gregorian calendar after the equinox).[2] On the […] Read MoreWorldwide Conferences 2022 Planning Part 1
Let Your Vision Be World-EmbracingWe are pleased to invite you to a meeting of all those who want to contribute to the betterment of the world we live in. The Teachings of Baha’u’llah present a vision of a peaceful global civilization based on the recognition of the oneness of humanity. If this idea touches your […] Read More
