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Tag "- Bible"

tag name: - Bible type: Religions, Middle Eastern
web link: -_Bible
related tags: * Christianity; * Judaism
referring tags: - Torah; Apocrypha (Bible); Bible translations; Book of Revelation (Bible); Cain and Abel (Bible); Daniel (Bible); David (Bible); Elijah (Prophet); Esther (Bible); Ezekiel (Prophet); Genesis (Bible); Gog and Magog; Isaiah (Bible); Jesus Christ, Transfiguration of; Job (Bible); John (Bible); Jonah (Bible); Joshua (Bible); Lot (Bible); Noah (Bible); Plagues (Bible); Prophecies; Psalms (Bible); Quotations from the Bible; Rapture (Bible); Samson (Bible); Sermon on the Mount (Bible); Song of Songs (Song of Solomon); Typology; Zechariah (Prophet)
Inventory subject: Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible
bahaidata.org: Q6130   ·   Links to Bahá'í wikis (bahai9, bahaipedia, etc.)
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  1. 'Abdu'l-Baha: A Biblical Figure?, by Combiz Nuri (2009). — Biblical prophecies that could relate to Abdu'l-Baha and the Seventh Angel of the Apocalypse, and th...
  2. Abrahamic Covenant as the Pathway to the Glory of God, The: Exploring the Mysteries of Divine Unity, by Ray Estes, Miles Lane (2006/2011). — 77 audio files of talks and interviews by a born-again Christian who became a Baha'i, and related ma...
  3. Additional Tablets and Extracts from Tablets Revealed by Bahá'u'lláh, by Bahá'u'lláh, Bahá'í World Centre, trans. (2018/2024). — 85 selections, last updated August 2024.
  4. Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks, by Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'í World Centre, trans. (2018/2025). — 216 selections, last updated 2025.
  5. Anatomy of Figuration, The: Maimonides' Exegesis of Natural Convulsions in Apocalyptic Texts (Guide II.29), by Christopher Buck (2020). — Insights of medieval Jewish philosopher Maimonides on figurative language and symbolic exegesis in h...
  6. Answered Questions, Some, by Abdu'l-Bahá (2014). — 'Table talks' given by ‘Abdu’l‑Baha in ‘Akka between 1904 and 1906 in response to questions ...
  7. Apocalypse Unsealed, by Robert Riggs (1981). — Early draft of the later book Apocalypse - An Exegesis.
  8. Apocalypse Unsealed, The: Some thoughts on the use of Christian Scripture in the Bahá'í community, by Robert Riggs: Review and Commentary, by Sen McGlinn (2002). — On Baha'i use of Biblical literature, especially interpretations of end-time symbolism and the Book ...
  9. Apocalypse, The: An Exegesis, by Robert Riggs (1998-12). — Detailed study of astrology, numerology, and other esoterica, in an attempt to understand The Revela...
  10. Apostle Paul, a "False Teacher"?, by Universal House of Justice (1998/2012). — Whether Baha'i Writings state that Paul was a "false teacher," the relationship between apostles Pau...
  11. Apparent Contradictory Dates in Bahá'í Texts Regarding the Public Announcement of the Prophet Muhammad, by Rauf Murtuzov (2023). — Short discussion of quotes showing an apparent discrepancy between writings of the Bab and Abdu'l-Ba...
  12. Are there indications of a Second Coming of a Messiah in the Old Testament?, by David Friedman (1999). — Some claim that the New Testament teaching of a "Second Coming" is not found in the Old Testament; h...
  13. Armageddon and Megiddo / Mt. Carmel, by Universal House of Justice (2018-09-02). — One-paragraph note saying that no reference has been found in the Baha'i Writings tying "armageddon"...
  14. As It Was in the Days of Noah: So Unfolds the Surprising Fulfilment of Biblical Foresights of the 'Return', by Don Dainty (2009). — Booklet exploring the biblical and Baha'i concept that rejection of the Manifestation results in cal...
  15. "As to what is meant by Gog and Magog, these were two factions that were in constant strife…", by Abdu'l-Bahá, Adib Masumian, trans. (2025-01). — Provisional translation of a metaphorical interpretation of Gog and Magog by ‘Abdu’l-Baha, with ...
  16. Aspects of Isrá'íliyyát and the Emergence of the Bábí-Bahá'í Interpretation of the Bible, Some, by Stephen Lambden (2002). — Islamic "Israelitica" literary traditions, the Bible, and their relationship to the Babi and Baha'i ...
  17. Bahá'í Cosmological Symbolism and the Ecofeminist Critique, by Michael W. Sours (1995). — Constituents of Baha'i cosmological symbolism; introduction to the main feminist/environmentalist ar...
  18. Bahá'í Fireside Notebook, The, by Reginald L. Priestley (2012). — A believer's personal fireside notebook, compiled for his study and deepening: notes, timelines, and...
  19. Bahá'í Principle of Religious Unity and the Challenge of Radical Pluralism, by Dann J. May (1993/1997). — A shorter version of this thesis is published as "The Baha'i Principle of Religious Unity: A Dynamic...
  20. Bahá'í Studies Bulletin: Index by volume, Robert Stauffer, comp. (1998). — List of articles in all issues of Bahai Studies Bulletin, 1982-1992.
  21. Bahá'í Teachings Concerning Christ: List of References, Author unknown, comp. (n.d.). — Five-page index to the Baha'i Writings on various topics of Christian history and teachings, and cro...
  22. Bahá'í View of the Bible, A, by Colin Dibdin (1996). — From a Baha'i viewpoint, the Bible is a reliable source of divine guidance and salvation, but is not...
  23. Bahá'í-Christian Dialogue: Some Key Issues Considered, by Francis Beckwith (1989 Winter/Spring ). — An antagonistic and polemical overview of the Baha'i Faith by a Christian.
  24. Bahá'í-Christian Dialogue: Some Key Issues Considered, by Francis Beckwith: A Bahá'í Response, by David Friedman (1998). — Lengthy theological apologia.
  25. Bahá'u'lláh and Peace: A Series of Four Talks, by Nader Saiedi (2018). — Talks at the Santa Monica Baha’i Center in California on four areas within the context of Baha'u'l...
  26. Bahá'u'lláh and the New Era Regarding the Explanation of Daniel 12:12: Beckwith's Allegations, by Universal House of Justice (1990-11-06). — Responses to allegations Francis Beckwith makes in his booklet "Baha'i" about changes to this book.
  27. Bahá'u'lláh et le Carmel, by Chowghi Rouhani, Ulfet Bouchoucha Mustapha, trans. (2017). — Baha’u’llah honore la terre sainte; la révélation de la Tablette du Carmel; la grande resurrec...
  28. Bahá'u'lláh's Life and Mission: "This is the One Who Hath Glorified the Son", by JoAnn M. Borovicka (2018). — Ways in which Baha’u’llah glorifies Jesus Christ and His Cause: He quotes, explains, and defends...
  29. Behold the Man: Baha'u'llah on the Life of Jesus, by Juan Cole (1997). — Baha'u'llah's lessons from the Judeo-Christian experience for founding a new, post-Islamic religion;...
  30. Behold the Man: Baha'u'llah on the Life of Jesus, by Juan Cole: Review, by Christopher Buck (1997).
  31. Bible Stories and Themes in the Bahá'í Writings and Guidance, Anonymous, comp. (2021). — Baha'i interpretation of Biblical stories and topics.
  32. Bible, Preferred English Translation of, by Universal House of Justice (1996-11-03). — While Shoghi Effendi recommended the use of the King James translation of the Bible, Baha'is are yet...
  33. Bible, The: Extracts on the Old and New Testaments, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. (n.d.).
  34. Bible, The: King James version in Multilinear Format with Bahá'í References by Verse, Brett Zamir, comp. (n.d.).
  35. Biblical Questions, Interpretation of: Ezekiel 10:19, Jeremiah 49:38 and Micah 7:12, by Universal House of Justice (1998-05-12). — Can certain passages from the Hebrew Bible be taken as prophetic references to the Babi or Baha'i Fa...
  36. Biblical References in Tablets of the Divine Plan, by JoAnn M. Borovicka (2017). — Knowledge of the Bible is now at an all-time low; a study of the contexts of four biblical reference...
  37. Biblical References in Baha'i Writings, by Marian Lippitt, Peter Terry, ed. (1955/2016). — Correlation between verses of the Bible and references to these verses in Baha'i literature, includi...
  38. Biblical Verses, Interpretation of, by Universal House of Justice (1986-01-07). — Interpretation of Biblical verses. Includes chart showing all references in the Baha'i writings to v...
  39. Black and Beautiful: Skin Color in the Biblical Song of Songs, by Ted Brownstein (2023). — Racial biases can be found in several translations of the biblical Song of Solomon; a look at the or...
  40. Book of Revelation Revealed in Glory, The: A Summary of Glorious Revelation, by William Ridgers (2000). — Baha'i interpretation of St. John's Book of Revelation.
  41. Book of Revelation, The: Explanations from the Letters of 'Abdu'l-Bahá and Mirza Abul Fazl, by Author unknown (1933). — Discussion of the content and symbolism of the biblical Book of Revelation.
  42. Brief Account of My Visit to Acca, A, by Mary Lucas (1905). — Detailed notes of a visit to Haifa, January-February 1905, and Abdu'l-Baha's interpretations of seve...
  43. "By the Fig and the Olive": `Abdu'l-Bahá's Commentary in Ottoman Turkish on the Qur'ánic Sura 95, by Necati Alkan (2001). — A translation and discussion of an Ottoman-Turkish Tablet by `Abdu'l-Baha: his commentary on the Qu...
  44. Catastrophe, Armageddon and Millennium: Some aspects of the Bábí-Bahá'í exegesis of apocalyptic symbolism, by Stephen Lambden (1999). — Preliminary consideration of selected Babi-Baha'i doctrines expository of apocalyptic symbolism asso...
  45. Catastrophe, Armageddon and Millennium: Some Aspects of the Bábí-Bahá'í Exegesis of Apocalyptic Symbolism, by Stephen Lambden: Commentary, "The Apocalyptic Upheaval Completed?", by William P. Collins (2001). — Commentary on earlier article by Stephen Lambden.
  46. Christianity from a Bahá'í Perspective, by Robert Stockman (1998). — Includes two topics: "A Baha'i approach to the Bible" and "Baha'i Writings on Jesus Christ."
  47. Coming of the Glory, The: How the Hebrew Scriptures Reveal the Plan of God, by Eileen Maddocks (2020/2022/2023). — Prophecies dating back to the book of Genesis about the future time of glory, when their descendents...
  48. Commentary on Verses of John (Tafsír-i-Áyát-i-Yuhanná), by Abdu'l-Bahá, Khazeh Fananapazir, trans, Mehdi Wolf, ed. (2001). — Excerpt from a longer Tablet on Jesus' prophecy "It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do...
  49. Consultation, Portraits, Rakahs, Murtus, and Unknown Language, by Universal House of Justice, Research Department (2009/2010/2018). — Three replies from the Research Department to an individual, dated 2009, 2010 and 2018, on a variety...
  50. Cosmopolitan World of the Quran and Late Antique Humanism, The, by Todd Lawson (2021). — On the Qur'an's use of the themes of epic and apocalypse to reveal its most cherished sacred truths:...
  51. Covenant, The: Brit Olam, by Peter Terry (1997). — The concept of covenant is found in the Bible, the Qur'an, and Baha'i writings. Using the form of an...
  52. Covenant, The: An Analysis, by George Townshend (1950). — A study guide in outline form on the idea of a covenant, Messengers and their missions, the covenant...
  53. Creation, by Lasse Thoresen (2002). — Contributing to the creation of a new civilization as a researcher or an artist means participating ...
  54. Daniel's Prophecies, by Universal House of Justice (2007). — Regarding the fulfilment of the Biblical prophecy of Daniel concerning 1,335 days, and modifications...
  55. Dates in Baha'u'llah and the New Era: A response to Francis Beckwith, by National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United States (1992-09-24). — Response to certain allegations Beckwith makes in his booklet Baha'i.
  56. Dawn over Mount Hira and Other Essays, by Marzieh Gail (1976). — A collection of essays on various topics of interest to Baha'i studies and history. Most of these we...
  57. Day of God (Yawmu'llah) and the Days of God (Ayyamu'llah), by Khazeh Fananapazir (1997). — Comparison of Biblical and Islamic antecedents of the symbol of the "Day of God."
  58. Discerning a Framework for the Treatment of Animals in the Bahá'í Writings: Ethics, Ontology, and Discourse, by Michael Sabet (2023-01). — Baha'i exegesis can discern a framework governing the treatment of animals and our relationship to t...
  59. Dispensations of Time: Scriptural References, Author unknown, comp. (n.d.). — Short chronology and graph of biblical passages visualizing human history through seven stages of in...
  60. Does Corinthians 1:15 Teach a Physical or a Spiritual Resurrection?, by David Friedman (1999). — While literalists claim that this verse supports a physical resurrection, the evidence seems to show...
  61. Encyclopaedia Iranica: Selected articles related to Persian culture, religion, philosophy and history, by Encyclopaedia Iranica (1982-2023). — Sorted, categorized collection of links to over 170 articles.
  62. End of Days, by Moshe Sharon (2018). — On the word “messiah”, the anointed, which describes the redeemer like a priest, consecrated by ...
  63. Epistolary Style of Shoghi Effendi, The, by Ann Boyles (2022-09). — The purposes of this paper are to investigate the new style of the epistle and the roots of its deve...
  64. Essays on Jesus and the New Testament, by Peter Terry (2015). — Scripture and progressive revelation, canonization of the Bible, teachings of the New Testament, Bah...
  65. Evidence from Scripture and History of the Second Coming of Christ, about the Year 1843, by William Miller (1842). — Nineteen lectures on the upcoming return of Christ; resurrection; the 2,300 days; Daniel's vision; D...
  66. Extracts from Notes Taken at Acca, by Aline Shane-Devin (1907-10). — Discussion on spiritual concepts, prayer, the importance of loving and understanding God; creation a...
  67. Five Questions: Loss of Voting Rights, Mani, Magi, Five-Pointed Star, Joseph Smith, by Universal House of Justice (1991-01). — Responses to various questions. Closes with quotations on Confucianism and Genesis.
  68. Gems of Divine Mysteries, by Bahá'u'lláh (2002). — A lengthy tablet in Arabic on how the Mahdi was Ali Muhammad, The Bab, the Primal Point. Written dur...
  69. Genesis in King Lear: Joseph's Many-Colored Coat Suits Shakespeare, by Tom Lysaght (2019). — Creative comparison of the biblical figure of Joseph and the character of Edgar in Shakespeare's Kin...
  70. God's Secretaries: The Making of the King James Bible, by Adam Nicolson: Review, by Geza Farkas (2005-12/2015-06).
  71. Heart of the Gospel: The Bible and the Bahá'í Faith, by George Townshend (1939). — Using only the text of the Bible, Townshend provides a new reading of Scripture as a guidebook for t...
  72. His New Name: A Biblical Examination of the Claims of Bahá'u'lláh, by Stephen D. Dighton (1994). — Summary of Baha'i concepts, including quotes from both the Bible and the Baha'i Writings, answering ...
  73. I Daniel: Index, by Bruce Limber (1999). — An index to the contents of Robert Riggs' book I, Daniel.
  74. I, Daniel, by Robert Riggs (1998). — Spiritual, metaphorical, and esoteric teachings from the Bible's book of Daniel.
  75. Images of Christ in the writings of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, The, by Maryam Afshar (2004). — 'Abdu'l-Baha addressed Christian subjects in his talks with Baha'is of Christian background and his ...
  76. Immanence and Transcendence in Theophanic Symbolism, by Michael W. Sours (1992). — Baha'u'llah uses symbols to depict theophanies — the appearance of God and the divine in the real...
  77. Importancia de las Escrituras en la Ética Laboral Protestante, by Saul Palacios (2022). — La ética laboral protestante (PWE) se fundamentaba en un fuerte componente. La PWE ya no esta únic...
  78. Institute on Islam, by Peter J. Khan (1971). — Transcription of tape #7 which deals with prophecies in the Qur'an, and recordings of a one-weekend ...
  79. Interview Between a Prominent Rabbi and 'Abdu'l-Bahá (1912-06-24). — Interview in New York, c. April 1912, emphasizing true religion and prophetic influence over traditi...
  80. Introduction to the Kitáb-i-Iqán, An, by Nasser Sabet (1991). — The importance, style, and contents of the Book of Certitude, and its five major themes: the true se...
  81. Introduction to the Súratu'l-Haykal (Discourse of The Temple), An, by Mohamad Ghasem Bayat (2001). — One of Baha’u’llah's major writings. It includes references to the manifold stations of the Mani...
  82. Islam, the Baha'i Faith and the Eternal Covenant of Alast, by Susan Maneck (2009-02-09).
  83. Islám: The Road Ahead: Reflections of a Bahá'í on Islamic Topics, by Rowshan Mustapha (2014). — Questions about the finality of religion, the Day of Judgment, the role of Jesus and the Mihdi, and ...
  84. Jesus Christ in the Bahá'í Writings, by Robert Stockman (1992). — While Christians traditionally believe the Gospels to be substantially accurate, little is known abo...
  85. John the Baptist and Baha'i Prophetic Categories: An Atypical Paradigm, by Jack McLean (2013). — Comparative Jewish-Christian-Islamic-Baha’i study of the prophetic station of the prophet John the...
  86. John the Baptist and Interpretation, by Universal House of Justice, Research Department (1989-08-25). — Various questions about the the Baha’i position on John the Baptist, his station and teaching, and...
  87. Joseph in Religious History and the Bahá'í Writings, by Christopher Buck (2022-08-27). — Just as the story of Joseph is the "best of stories," the metaphor of Joseph is the "best of metapho...
  88. Kaleidoscope: Some Aspects of Angelology, Light, the Divine Throne and Color Mysticism in Bábí and Bahá'í Scripture, by Stephen Lambden (2004). — Miscellaneous notes relating to religious cosmology, angelology, color and “throne” symbolism in...
  89. Kitab-i-Iqan: Key to Unsealing the Mysteries of the Holy Bible, by Brent Poirier (1998). — Examination of the Bible in light of interpretations of its symbolism offered by Baha'u'llah's Kitab...
  90. Kitáb-i-Íqán: The Book of Certitude, by Bahá'u'lláh, Shoghi Effendi, trans. (1931). — Major theological work by Bahaʼu'llah, written prior to his declaration of mission.
  91. Kitáb-i-Iqán, The: Revolutionizing the Concepts of Religion, Eschatology and Theology, by Sohrab Kourosh (2018). — The Kitab-i-Íqan resolves and removes eschatological barriers and establishes the fundamentals of a...
  92. Kitáb-i-Íqán, The Book of Certitude: Wilmette Institute faculty notes, by Michael W. Sours, Brent Poirier, Ismael Velasco, Iraj Ayman (1999). — Notes on various topics related to Baha'u'llah's Book of Certitude.
  93. Land and Its Book, The: Biblical Illustrations drawn from the Manners and Customs, the Scenes and Scenery of the Holy Land, by W. M. Thomson (1910). — Description of the area around Akka in 1857. Does not mention the Faith.
  94. Last Words of Jesus, The: What Were They and What Did They Mean?, by Peter Terry (2015). — The words of Christ according to the gospels of Mark and Matthew in Syriac and Greek; comparisons of...
  95. Letters Written on Behalf of the Guardian, by Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. (2007). — Three questions: Letters Written on Behalf of Shoghi Effendi; Status of Research Department Memorand...
  96. Light of the World: Selected Tablets of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, by Abdu'l-Bahá (2021). — Tablets of ‘Abdul-Baha describing aspects of the life of Baha’u’llah including the tribulation...
  97. Lights of Guidance: A Bahá'í Reference File, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Helen Bassett Hornby, comp. (1988). — The classic Baha'i reference book. This is its first online edition.
  98. List of Articles by John Hatcher on BahaiTeachings.org, by John S. Hatcher (2021). — List of online essays and articles by Dr. John Hatcher.
  99. List of Bahá'í Studies and Translations, by Stephen Lambden, Arjen Bolhuis, comp. (2018). — A list of content available at Lambden's personal website, Hurqalya Publications, with select links ...
  100. Lists of Articles, by Brent Poirier (2009-2019). — Lists of 126 articles at the author's six blog websites.
  101. Lot and His Daughters, by Universal House of Justice (2015-03-29). — Discussion of two Baha'i references on the Biblical story of Lot; an interpretation of a Bible verse...
  102. Maid of Heaven, the Image of Sophia, and the Logos, The: Personification of the Spirit of God in Scripture and Sacred Literature, by Michael W. Sours (1991). — The Logos in Christianity and the Maiden for Baha'u'llah can be equated as one and the same eternal ...
  103. Mark of the Beast and Implanted Computer Chips, by Universal House of Justice (1998-08-12). — Concerns about implanted computer chips as the "Mark of the Beast," and the response of individual B...
  104. Mary Magdalene: Lioness of God in the Bahá'í Faith, by Lil Osborn (2013). — On the symbolic role of Mary Magdalene in the Baha’i tradition as a female archetype in the contex...
  105. Messianic Roots of Babi-Bahá'í Globalism, The, by Stephen Lambden (2005). — Contrast of the continuity between the globalism of the Bab’s Qayyum al-asma’ and Baha’u’lla...
  106. Metaphor and the Language of Revelation, by Ross Woodman (1997). — To enter the realm of metaphor as the language of the soul is to come into direct contact with the W...
  107. Miracles and Metaphors, by Mírzá Abu'l-Faḍl Gulpáygání, Juan Cole, trans. (1981). — Collection of essays on metaphysical topics and Baha'i answers to old religious controversies: are t...
  108. Notes on Bahá'í Proofs Based on the Bible, Some, National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Central and East Africa, comp. (1963). — Compilation by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Central and East Africa
  109. Notes on Words of the Guardian, by Virginia Orbison (1956). — Ten pages of notes, preserved as an appendix to Orbison's lengthy manuscript "Diary of a Pilgrimage ...
  110. On Jesus' Cry from the Cross, by Christopher Buck (1983-03). — Comments on an article by Stephen Lambden on "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?"
  111. One Common Faith, by Universal House of Justice (2005). — Review of relevant passages from both the writings of Baha'u'llah and the scriptures of other faiths...
  112. Presentations on Various Topics of Bahá'í Teachings, by Mohammad Norozi (2024). — Eight presentations: references to the next Manifestation; equality in the writings of the Bab; list...
  113. Profezie con Valore Scientifico, by Hossein Avaregan (1981). — L’autore illustra le quattro condizioni necessarie affinché a una profezia si possa dare valore s...
  114. Progressive Revelation: The Bible and Bahá'u'lláh, David F. Young, comp. (2010). — A facilitator and a participant guide on studying The Bible and Baha’u’llah, prepared for the Co...
  115. Proof Based on Establishment (Dalíl-i-taqrír) and the Proof Based on Verses (Hujjiyyat-i-ayát), The: An Introduction to the Bahá'í-Muslim Polemics, by Kavian Sadeghzade Milani, Leila Rassekh Milani (1997). — Study of Baha'i apologetics based largely on the work of Mirza Abu'l-Fadl.
  116. Prophecies Fullfilled by Baha'u'llah, by William Sears (n.d.).
  117. Prophecies of Jesus, by Michael Sours: Commentary and Responses, by Michael W. Sours, Christopher Buck (1994). — Editorial statement about the nature of Baha'i scholarship and academic debate, followed by response...
  118. Prophecy of Daniel; Modifications of Baha'u'llah and the New Era, by Universal House of Justice (1996-06-02). — Regarding the fulfilment of the Biblical prophecy of Daniel concerning 1,335 days, and modifications...
  119. Punti Razionali Comuni fra Corano e Vangelo, by Hossein Avaregan (1990). — Ricerca personale della verità, origine divina di tutte le religioni, analogia delle profezie, uso ...
  120. Questions about the Second Coming, by George Townshend (1953). — Answers by Townshend to questions asked by the Baha’is of Kampala, Uganda about the return of Chri...
  121. Qur'anic and Biblical References in the Kitáb-i-Íqán: A Guide to Further Study, Dalton Garis, ed, Mohebat Sobhani, ed. (2020). — List of quotes from the Bible and the Qur'an referenced by Baha’u’llah in the Kitab-i-Iqan as sh...
  122. Qur'anic Kerygma: Epic, Apocalypse, and Typological Figuration, by Todd Lawson (2022). — Article contains no mention of the Babi or Baha'i Faiths, but includes themes of relevance to Baha'i...
  123. Quranic Witness to Biblical Authority, The, by Sam Shamoun (1999). — Written for a Muslim audience, this article expounds on the Muslim view that the Bible is authentica...
  124. Reis naar het Hart van de Qur'án: Het Heilige Boek van de islam voor hen die nadenken (door een niet-moslim), by David Russell Garcia, Kees Poolman, trans. (2022). — Een overzicht van de Koran en zijn thema's: islam versus het christendom; wetten, geestelijke en soc...
  125. Resurrection and Return of Jesus, by Universal House of Justice (2008). — The body of Christ; the burial of Christ; His return; and explaining the Baha'i view to Christians.
  126. Resurrection of Christ and the Bible, by Universal House of Justice (1987-09-14). — Information on Baha'i concepts related to the Resurrection of Christ.
  127. Revelation of Bahaullah in a Sequence of Four Lessons, The, Isabella D. Brittingham, comp. (1902-02). — One of the earliest English-language histories of the Faith, written to prove the truth of Baha'u'll...
  128. Role of Wonder in Creating Identity, The, by Todd Lawson (2023). — The term badi', "wondrous" or "new," is used dozens of times by the Bab in his proclamatory work the...
  129. Scriptures of Different Faiths, The, by Pritam Singh (1942). — Overview of Hindu, Buddhist, Zoroastrian, Christian, and Islamic scriptures, emphasizing their teach...
  130. Scriptures of Previous Dispensations, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. (1981). — Excerpts on what writings constitute the holy scriptures of previous Dispensations.
  131. Secret of Divine Civilization, by Abdu'l-Bahá, Marzieh Gail, trans. (1957). — Originally issued anonymously in 1875, this was ʻAbdu'l-Baha's program for the developmental reform...
  132. Seeing With the Eye of God: Relationships Between Theology and Interpretation, by Michael W. Sours (1991). — Various spheres of interpretation and how their hierarchies reflect theological truth.
  133. Selected Topics of Comparison in Christianity and the Bahá'í Faith, by Peter Mazal (1999). — Comparison of Baha'i and Christian morality, archetypal events and people (e.g. the ideal woman) in ...
  134. Sequential Outline of the Kitáb-i-Íqán: condensed version, Arjen Bolhuis, ed. (2021). — Aid to locating main themes and various subjects in Baha'u'llah's Book of Certitude, adapted from Ho...
  135. Shoghi Effendi: An approach to his artistic contribution to style in English literature and to standards in translation, by Nobel Augusto Perdu Honeyman (published as Nobel Perdu), Ismael Velasco (2004). — On the technical and literary features of Shoghi Effendi's translations of Baha'i scriptures: transl...
  136. Sinaitic Mysteries, The: Notes on Moses/Sinai Motifs in Bábí and Bahá'í Scripture, by Stephen Lambden (1986/2007). — Writings of the Bab and Baha'u'llah which relate to the Pentateuchal account of Moses' call (Exodus ...
  137. Study of Bahá'u'lláh's Tablet to the Christians, by Michael Sours, A: Review, by Jack McLean (1990).
  138. Suggestions for Bahá'í Hermeneutics, by Mark A. Foster (1999). — Four essays: "Non-Overlapping Magisteria [science, religion, and Stephen Jay Gould]," "Infallibility...
  139. Sul Valore Scientifico delle Profezie: Considerazioni di uno Studioso, by Hossein Avaregan (1987). — Illustrazione del “calcolo della probabilità”, ramo della scienza matematica scoperto dal matem...
  140. Tablet about Jonah and the Whale, by Abdu'l-Bahá, Ameen Ullah Fareed, trans. (1893). — Short Tablet for an Iranian Bahaʼi named Yúnis (Jonah), discussing the story of Jonah and the whal...
  141. Tablet of Patience (Surih Sabr): Declaration of Bahá'u'lláh and Selected Topics, by Foad Seddigh (2014). — This significant Tablet from Ridvan 1863 covers the Seal of the Prophets, appearance and presence of...
  142. Tablet of the Temple (Súratu'l-Haykal): Comparison with the Prophecies of Zechariah, by Cynthia C. Shawamreh (1998-12). — Comparison of Baha'u'llah's symbol of the Manifestation as "temple" and its analogues from the Hebre...
  143. Tablet of Wisdom Questions and Answers, by Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'í World Centre, trans. (1995). — Authorized translation of unpublished Tablet of 'Abdu'l-Baha to Ethel Rosenberg in 1906 in reply to ...
  144. Tablet on Understanding the Cause of Opposition to the Manifestations of God, by Bahá'u'lláh, Keven Brown, trans. (2016). — Summary of some themes from the Kitab-i-Iqan, concluding with a long prayer inviting the reader to s...
  145. Tablet to Hájí Mírzá Kamálu'd-Dín (Lawh-i-Hájí Mírzá Kamalu'd-Dín): Excerpt, by Bahá'u'lláh, Iskandar Hai, trans. (2002). — Brief comments by Baha'u'llah on the Isaac/Ishmael controversy.
  146. Tafsir and the Meaning of the Qur'an: The Crucifixion in Muslim Thought, by Todd Lawson (2010-10-23). — Using Qur'an 4:156-7 as an example, classical tafsīr, “scholastic" exegesis, has not always taken...
  147. Taking Care with Translation of Sacred Scripture, by Edward Price (2016/2020). — Examination of the importance of using reliable translations of the Qur’an. Includes technical dis...
  148. Teaching Christians More Effectively: Handbook and Seminar, by David F. Young (1999). — Baha'i views of Christianity; questions Christians might ask; interpretation of the Bible; theology ...
  149. Ten Plagues of the Exodus in Light of the Bahá'í Writings, The, by JoAnn M. Borovicka (2015). — The historical accuracy of Exodus is not essential to an appreciation of it; scholarship regarding t...
  150. Text and Context in the Bahá'í Heroic Age, by Nader Saiedi (2014). — A series of 12 talks by Nader Saiedi exploring Baha'i history, key writings, and the need for schola...
  151. The Prophecies of Jesus, by Michael Sours: Review, by Christopher Buck (1992).
  152. Themes of 'Abdu'l-Bahá's Tablets of The Divine Plan Illustrated by Scriptural References to the Bible and the Qur'án, by Lameh Fananapazir (2017). — The Tablets of the Divine Plan, as well as Abdu'l-Baha's Will and Testament and the Tablet of Carmel...
  153. These Perspicuous Verses: A passage from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, by Robert W. McLaughlin (1982). — Detailed study of a section from Ishraqat and Epistle to the Son of the Wolf.
  154. Thief in the Night: The Case of the Missing Millennium, by William Sears (1961). — In the early 19th-century there was world-wide and fervent expectation that during the 1840s the ret...
  155. Towards the Summit of Reality: Table of Contents and Bibliography, by Julio Savi (2003). — Front- and back-matter only of Savi's book Towards the Summit of Reality: An Introduction to the Stu...
  156. Translating the Bahá'í Writings, by Craig L. Volker (1990). — In translating the Baha’i writings, faithfulness to the original text is paramount, reflecting bot...
  157. Translating the Bahá'í Writings into Languages Other Than English, by Craig L. Volker, Mary Goebel Noguchi (2024-12). — Challenges in translation, including questions about spelling, terminology, politeness strategies em...
  158. Translation List: Provisional Translations of Baháʼí Texts, Adib Masumian, trans. (2009-2025). — Index to talks, letters, and other items translated from Persian and Arabic to English by Adib Masum...
  159. Translations of the Bible Used by Abdu'l-Baha, by Universal House of Justice (1996-06-12). — Which translations of the Bible were used by Abdu'l-Baha.
  160. Truth Triumphs: A Bahá'í Response to Misrepresentations of the Bahá'í Teachings and Bahá'í History, by Peter Terry (1999-12). — Rebuttal of Francis Beckwith's thesis "Baha'i, A Christian response to Baha'ism, the religion which ...
  161. Twelve Table Talks Given by 'Abdu'l-Bahá in 'Akká, by Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'í World Centre, trans. (2019). — Talks from 1904-1907.
  162. Two Comings of Messiah as Foretold in the Hebrew Scriptures, by Author unknown (n.d.). — The Hebrew Scriptures foretell the Messiah’s two comings: as a suffering servant and as a triumpha...
  163. Understanding Exclusivist Texts, by Seena Fazel (1997). — Contemporary religions, esp. Christianity, must examine their exclusivist claims to account for othe...
  164. Unity of Religions in This Century, Jews and the Crucifixion, and the Sacrifice of Ishmael, The, by Universal House of Justice (1990-11-06).
  165. Unknown Hour, The, by David Friedman (1998). — Christians believe the Bible does not specify the time of Christ's return, but the Baha'i teachings ...
  166. Unpublished Talks by 'Abdu'l-Bahá, by Abdu'l-Bahá (1928). — Four short talks given by ‘Abdu'l-Baha in London, December 1912. These talks have not been publish...
  167. Unsealing the Choice Wine at the Family Reunion, by John S. Hatcher (1994). — Baha’i scripture portrays human progress as propelled by two inextricably related capacities: inde...
  168. Use of Trees as Symbols in the World Religions, The, by Sally Liya (2004). — The tree is a universal symbol found in the myths of all peoples. This Jungian archetype figures in ...
  169. Views of the Prophecies and Prophetic Chronology: Selected from Manuscripts of William Miller with a Memoir of His Life, by William Miller, Joshua V. Himes, ed. (1842). — Miller's memoir; scriptural interpretation; Bible chronology; various addresses and lectures; variou...
  170. Voyage to the Heart of the Koran: The Holy Book of Islám for Thinking Minds (By a Non-Muslim), by David Russell Garcia (2003-10). — A lengthy overview of the Qur'an and its themes for a Baha'i audience; holy war and fighting; reason...
  171. Wise Men of the West, The: A Search for the Promised One in the Latter Days, by Jay Tyson (2019). — Sample chapters from a 2-volume novel of historical fiction on Miller and the Adventists through the...
  172. Wittgensteinian Language-Games in an Indo-Persian Dialogue on the World Religions, by Juan Cole (2015 Fall). — Reflections on Baha'u'llah's theology of previous religions and Ludwig Wittgenstein’s concept of "...
  173. Word is the Master Key for the Whole World, The: The Bahá'í Revelation and the "Teaching and Spirit of the Cause" in Dialogical and Personal Thinking, by Wolfgang A. Klebel (2007). — The Word of God is the master key that opens all doors; it assures the opening to the meaning of the...
  174. Writings of the Báb: Lecture Series at the Norwegian Summer School, by Nader Saiedi (2019). — On topics including the concept of God; Manifestations of God; Day of Resurrection, heaven and hell;...
  175. Writings of the Báb, The: Notes from Talks given by Dr. Nader Saiedi, by Nader Saiedi, Anonymous, comp. (2020-04-10). — Structured summarized notes from Dr. Saiedi’s 2019 talks on the Bab’s Writings, delivered at the...

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  1. 1861-01-00 — Baha'u'llah revealed the Kitab-i-Íqan (The Book of Certitude), 'a comprehensive exposition of the n...
  2. 1866-11-14 — The 'star-fall' of 1866. [RB2:270, 422–6] The falling of stars was predicted in Matthew 24:29....
 
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