January 10, 2017

37th Association for Baha’i Studies, 2013: The Ocean of Revelation – Dynamic Source of All Learning – by Hooper Dunbar, former member of the Universal House of Justice

Mr. Dunbar pays a tribute to the passing of a former member of the Universal House of Justice, Mr. Hushmand Fatheazam, and refers to some explanations that the beloved Guardian has given to the Baha’is of the East concerning the welcoming that such distinguished believers receive as they enter the next world. He explores our interactions with the Ocean of Baha’u’llah’s Writings, and ‘Abdu’l-Baha’s explanations concerning the attributes of the learned in this Cause. Quoting some passages from the Writings concerning Baha’u’llah’s presence being also compared to the Ocean, Mr. Dunbar explores the various dimensions associated with the Revelation of Baha’u’llah, their recording by His secretaries, and the circumstances pertaining to them. He also explains how studying the life of Baha’u’llah, as a Person, is an aspect of our interaction with this Ocean that has been brought to humanity.

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