Bibliography: BIB36307

Key	BIB36307
Reference type	Book Section
Title	Biblical References in Tablets of the Divine Plan
Book title	Lights of 'Irfán : Studies in the Principal Bahá'í Beliefs : Papers Presented at the 'Irfán Colloquia and Seminars : Book Eighteen
Author	Borovicka, JoAnn
Year	2017
Publisher	'Asr-i-Jadíd Publisher
Place published	Darmstadt, Germany
ISBN	9783942426329
Abstract	Throughout His Tablets of the Divine Plan, 'Abdu'l-Bahá makes liberal reference to biblical stories, verses, and images. A problem that may arise for many contemporary readers is that of biblical illiteracy; research shows that knowledge of the Bible is at an all-time low at this time. Lack of familiarity with the contexts of 'Abdu'l-Bahá's biblical references could not only undermine one's full understanding of His instruction, but may also render one incapable of following 'Abdu'l-Bahá's example of integrating biblical references into one's teaching. The purpose of this paper is to explore the contexts of four biblical references found in the Tablets of the Divine Plan in order to demonstrate the value that biblical literacy brings to the study and implementation of these Tablets.
Language	English
Keywords	'ABDU'L-BAHA. SECRET OF DIVINE CIVILIZATION; BIBLE; BIBLE. NEW TESTAMENT. LUKE 8:15; BIBLE. NEW TESTAMENT. MATTHEW 10:14; BIBLE. NEW TESTAMENT. LUKE 6:20; BIBLE. NEW TESTAMENT. MARK 16:15
URL	http://irfancolloquia.org/u/borovicka_biblical
Pages	31–52
Section	7.