Partial Inventory subject: Infinity and eternity, sorted by inventory #, ascending

Partial Inventory subject:
"Infinity and eternity"
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inventory	title	# of words	language	found in catalog	found in tags	abstract	subjects
AB00023	Lawh-i-Aflakiyyih (Tablet of the Celestial Spheres)	3020	Arabic	Tablet of the Universe (Lawh-i-Aflákiyyih); Abdu'l-Bahá — de l'Univers	Lawh-i-Aflakiyyih (Tablet of the Universe)	Treatise highlighting the intimate connection between physical and spiritual realities and laws. Opens with an exordium on the names and attributes of God, which move "in the firmament of perfection in descending and ascending arcs", and "in the orbits of sanctity and circles of glorification", occupying "spiritual spheres" which are "subtle", "fluid", and "vibrating". Explains that since motion is intrinsic to existence, and this motion must be governed that order and perfection may be maintained, a universal attractive force was brought into being between the "holy and resplendent suns" and their planets and satellites. Emphasizes that the creation of God has no limits. Clarifies that the preceding are "spiritual truths pertaining to the spiritual world" and that material truths can also be inferred from this, for "physical things are signs and imprints of spiritual things". Describes the interconnected and relative nature of "earthly" and "heavenly", "material" and "spiritual", "accidental" and "essential", "particular" and "universal", "foundation" and "structure". States, quoting a Hadith, that particular and universal realities in both the physical and spiritual realms are infinite. Explains that the divine grace is manifested according to capacity, both individually in the human reality and collectively in this new cycle: thus "in this most great manifestation ... the gates of revelation and discovery have been thrown wide open". Clarifies that it is not possible that God's grace should have appeared all at once, but that a gradual and progressive revelation is necessary. Warns that the knowledge and sciences of past ages are "superstitious fancies" compared to those realities which have become unveiled in this Revelation, and so all matters must be weighed in the balance of this Cause. Directs that all things be investigated "in a methodical and scientific way", and that conventional wisdom be rejected, in order "to discover the undisclosed verities and the hidden mysteries, which are concealed in the inmost heart of the universal realities". Reiterates that the discoveries and opinions of earlier philosophers, including those regarding the celestial spheres, were unsound, since it is only in this age that the mathematical sciences have been systematized. Defends the statements of the Prophets about the celestial spheres, that they merely referred to the orbits of the planets. Affirms that the planets move within a subtle, fluid and vibrating substrate, and that "the heavens are a restrained wave because a void is impossible and inconceivable". Rejects the notion that the celestial spheres are solid and glassy. Returns to the topic of the errors of the ancient philosophers, in relation to the orbit of the Earth around the sun: while Pythagoras, Plato and Aristarchus affirmed the correct theory, their opinions were based on presentiment and not on evidence; while most of the sages, including al-Farabi, followed the erroneous theory of Ptolemy (in contradiction to the explicit text of Qur'an 36:38). Reiterates that sound scientific theories are supported by logical proofs and careful observation, as well as being "in conformity with the principles of the universal themes expounded in the divine sciences". Praises the careful observations of Copernicus. Closes with a prayer in praise of God and this Day and asking for steadfastness.	All things are in motion; kinds of motion; Celestial spheres [aflak]; planets; astronomy; Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Infinity and eternity; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Microcosm and macrocosm ['alam-i-akbar and 'alam-i-asghar]; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God
AB09244		80	mixed				Eternality vs. origination; creation from nothingness; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Infinity and eternity; Transcendence; unknowability of God
ABU0085	Words spoken at Theosophical Society in Paris, 1913-02-13	1320	mixed				Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Infinity and eternity; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; The mind's power of discovery; Unity in diversity; Universal language
ABU0403	Public address given on 1912-07-05	620		Promulgation of Universal Peace, The			Adam; Adam and Eve; Creation of the world; Cycles in the physical and spiritual worlds; God's attributes require the existence of objects; Infinity and eternity; Literal interpretation; Names and attributes of God; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; The Adamic cycle and the Baha'i cycle
ABU0469	Words to Zoroastrian pilgrims, spoken on 1913-11-15	560					Infinity and eternity; Law of pilgrimage; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Travels to Egypt by Abdu'l-Baha
ABU0819		370					Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Effort; striving; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Higher encompasses the lower; Infinity and eternity; Progress only takes place within its own degree; Realms of being; three realms; five realms; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation
ABU1069	Words spoken ca. April 1910	300					Existence; immortality of the human soul; Existence and nonexistence; preexistence; Infinity and eternity; Microcosm and macrocosm ['alam-i-akbar and 'alam-i-asghar]; Existence; immortality of the human soul; The human soul; The human soul at midpoint of creation; the isthmus [barzakh]; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures; Transcendence; unknowability of God
ABU1707	Words to Mrs Rosenberg, Cropper, and Heron, spoken on 1913-01-20	180					Celestial spheres [aflak]; planets; astronomy; Infinity and eternity; Limits of the intellect; Plenitude; the pervasiveness of life in the cosmos; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God
ABU2254	Words spoken on 1912-12-26 in London	110	Persian	Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913			Existence and nonexistence; preexistence; Infinity and eternity; Law of transformation and change; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Reincarnation
ABU2315	Words spoken on 1913-02-12 in Paris	100	Persian	Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913			Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Celestial spheres [aflak]; planets; astronomy; Infinity and eternity; Predictions and prophecies
ABU2382	Words spoken at Rue St. Didier 30 in Paris, 1913-02-12	100					Celestial spheres [aflak]; planets; astronomy; Infinity and eternity; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation
ABU2615	Words spoken at Rue St. Didier 30 in Paris, 1913-02-16	80					Celestial spheres [aflak]; planets; astronomy; Infinity and eternity; Plenitude; the pervasiveness of life in the cosmos; Present and future expansion of arts and sciences; of technology
ABU2797	Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-01-03	70					Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Infinity and eternity; Pride; vanity; laying claim to inner knowledge
ABU3569	Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-07-03	10	Persian	Mahmúd's Diary			Creation of the world; Eternality vs. origination; creation from nothingness; Infinity and eternity; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God
BB00105	Tafsir-i-Suratu'l-Qadar I	1700	Arabic				Infinity and eternity; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Multiple meanings; interpretations in scripture; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Transcendence; unknowability of God; Word of God and human limitations
BB00523	Li’l-Khalil	180	Arabic				He Whom God Shall Make Manifest; the Bab and Baha'u'llah; Infinity and eternity; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Transcendence; unknowability of God
BH08106		120	mixed				Infinity and eternity; Knowledge; recognition of God; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Thankfulness; gratitude

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