Angels, Stars, and Heralds: A Bahá’í Perspective on Christmas
In this insightful session dated 17th December, 2023, Eileen Maddock provides a Baha’i perspective on Christmas, by sharing interpretations on angels, stars, and heralds. As part of the talk, Eileen highlights the similarities and differences between Christian and Baha’i understanding of festive symbols and narratives. She explores the deeper meanings of these Christmas symbols, and […]
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What is the Divine Curriculum and how does it work?
This presentation will focus on certain fundamental truths commonly referred to in the Bahá’í Faith as “progressive revelation”, and which I also refer to as “The Divine Curriculum.” The main concepts to be discussed, and which will be used to answer the question expressed in the title of this talk, are as follows: The oneness […]
Read MoreA Psychological Perspective on the Laws of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas (The Most Holy Book of the Bahai-Faith)
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Read MoreChrist’s “Quickening Power” and Bahá’u’lláh’s “Quickeners of Mankind”: Comparing Syriac Christian…
The Meaning of Christ’s Quickening Power – A Discussion with Dr Christopher Buck In this enlightening video, Dr. Christopher Buck addresses the audience about the significance of Christ’s quickening power from a Baha’i perspective. Starting off by introducing Dr. Buck’s extensive works and his impact on different areas of study, the discussion sheds light on […]
Read MoreAngels, Stars, and Heralds: A Bahá’í Perspective on Christmas
The topic for Eileen’s presentation today is “Angels, Stars and Forerunners: A Bahá’í Perspective on Christmas.” Have you ever wondered if there really was a star foretelling Jesus’s birth? If the Magi really did visit the infant Jesus? Or are the Gospel birth stories part of a larger fabric?
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Christ’s “Quickening Power” and Bahá’u’lláh’s “Quickeners of Mankind”: Comparing Syriac Christian and Bahá’í Paradigms of Salvation, with Special Reference to Theōsis
The concept of “Quickening Power” in the context of Syriac Christian theology and the idea of “Quickeners of Mankind” in Bahá’í teachings represent theological concepts associated with the transformative and redemptive power believed to be at work in the spiritual journey of individuals and humanity as a whole. While the specific terminology and doctrinal nuances […]
Read MoreStorytelling Sundays #19: Dawn-Breaker: The story of Nabíl
This presentation explores the life of Nabil-iAzam, Apostle of Baha’u’llah, eminent Baha’i Historian, author of Nabil’s Narrative. Nabil was one of the foremost teachers of the Cause in his day, sent on many teaching missions by Baha’u’llah Himself, he was the first Baha’i to complete pilgrimage rites in Shiraz and Baghdad and was the one […]
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A Psychological Perspective on the Laws of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas (The Most Holy Book of the Bahai-Faith)
There are 8 billion ways to view the Book of Aqdas. The psychotherapeutic-psychiatric perspective is particularly interesting, as almost all commandments and laws deal with human relationships and only become understandable in this context. After an introduction to the book’s claim as a “charter of the future world civilization,” nine guiding principles are presented that […]
Read MoreJourney of Grace: Exploring the Remarkable Life of Rúḥíyyih Khánum
Legacy and Stories of Baha’i Faith: Ruhiyyih Khanum’s Impact & Ruhiyyih Khanum’s Vibrant Life This video discussion led by Dr. Hussein Ahdieh delves into the extraordinary lives of Ruhiyyih Khanum (Mary Sutherland Maxwell), in 1910, was a prominent figure in the Baha’i Faith, dedicating her life to its principles of unity, peace, and social justice. […]
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Dawn-Breaker: The story of Nabil
This presentation explores the life of Nabil-iAzam, Apostle of Baha’u’llah, eminent Baha’i Historian, author of Nabil’s Narrative. Nabil was one of the foremost teachers of the Cause in his day, sent on many teaching missions by Baha’u’llah Himself, he was the first Baha’i to complete pilgrimage rites in Shiraz and Baghdad and was the one […]
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