Bibliography: BIB03609

Key	BIB03609
Reference type	Manuscript
Title	Will and Testament of 'Abdu'l-Bahá
Author	'Abdu'l-Bahá
Year	1925
Date	Feb. 1925
Place published	New York
Abstract	One of the charters of the world order of Baha'u'llah, in which the institution of the Guardianship is created and qualifications for succession clearly defined ; the method of election of the Universal House of Justice is set out ; the Secondary or National Spiritual Assembly is instituted ; and other details of the Baha'i administrative order are set forth.
Notes	Typed and mimeographed 8-1/2'x11' sheets: 'Issued in accordance with the conditions laid down by Shoghi Effendi. National Spiritual Assembly, February 1925.' Quote from Shoghi Effendi on front page as follows: ' 'I feel that the conditions are now favorable for the circulation of the Will and Testatment of Abdu'l Baha only in manuscript form and among recognized believers in America. Every such believer should be trusted with a single copy with the express understanding that no duplicate copies or extracts of it be made or published anywhere.' - From letter written by Shoghi Effendi to the American National Spiritual Assembly on November 27, 1924.' See 3.199, 3.44-3.45, 3.113, 3.200-3.204.
Language	English
Keywords	ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER; GUARDIANSHIP
Pages	[2], 17
Institution	Assembly, National Spiritual
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