Bibliography: BIB29514

web link	bahai-library.com/bibliography/BIB29514
reference type	Journal Article
title	The Reconstruction of the Concept of Religion in the Baha’i Writings
journal	Journal of Ecumenical Studies (Philadelphia, Pa.)
author	Saiedi, Nader
authority control	Nader Saiedi
year	2021
date	Winter 2021
issue	1
volume	56
abstract	The writings of Bahá’u’lláh, the founder of the Bahá’í faith, provide a fundamental reconstruction of the concept of religion. In this new spiritual orientation, religion is perceived as a dialogue between God and humanity. This dialogical approach emphasizes the historical nature of religion, offers a dialectical conception of the Word of God, reinterprets the concept of the Day of Resurrection, provides a new and allegorical interpretation of various scriptures, argues for the harmony between religion and reason, and defines the true aim of all religions as the spiritualization of life, the liberation of humans from various forms of prejudice, and the promotion of unity and love in the world.
language	English
keywords	RELIGION; WORLDVIEW; TRANSFORMATION; SCIENCE; RELIGION; REASON; INTERPRETATION; SPIRITUALIZATION
pages	76–100
Legal note	11.