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Edited by Jack McLean
This book is the first academic volume of essays which is dedicated
to the serious understanding of Bahá'í theology as
an area of Bahá'í Studies. It is an historic first
attempt to investigate Bahá'í theological teachings
and Bahá'í Sacred Texts using systematic and scholarly
methods.
Revisioning the Sacred provides seven scholars with an opportunity
to offer their views on some current issues in Bahá'í
theology. For example, Dann May discusses some implications of the
Bahá'í principle of religious unity, and Stephen Lambden
writes on the historical background of Bahá'í teachings
about God. Each essay in the book is argued thoroughly and is the
product of scholarly research. Since the Bahá'í Faith
has no clergy, the opinions of the authors are only their own. Of
course, they are not intended as authoritative statements of Bahá'í
belief. Yet the insights that these scholars bring to bear will
impel the reader to a closer, more prayerful, reflection on the
Bahá'í scriptures.
This is a pioneering work of Bahá'í scholarship and
a must-have for all serious students of the Bahá'í
Faith.
Retail price: $39.95, paperback only (96-0)
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