Scripture and Revelation

This third volume in the George Ronald Bahá’í Studies Series brings together the work of a number of outstanding international scholars of the Bábí and Bahá’í religions. A selection from papers presented at the first two Irfán Colloquia, the volume focuses on the theme of ‘scripture and revelation’ and considers such subjects as

• The Validity and Value of a Historical-Critical Approach to the Revealed Works of Bahá’u’lláh
• Prophecy in the Johannine Farewell Discourse: The Advents of the Paraclete, Ahmad, and Comforter (Mu’azzí)
• Daéná-Dén-Dín: The Zoroastrian Heritage of the ‘Maid of Heaven’ in the Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh
• The Love Relationship between God and Humanity: Reflections on Bahá’u’lláh’s Hidden Words