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The Bab and the Babi Community of Iran

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Description:In 1844, Sayyid Ali-Muhammad of Shiraz, Iran – better known as the Bab, an Arabic word meaning door or gate – declared himself a messenger of God, announcing the beginning of a new age. At a time when many in Iran anticipated the return of the messiah of Islam, he amassed thousands of followers, even as he contradicted traditional Shi‘i beliefs by declaring his religion a new revelation, appearing after Islam and other faiths. Regarded as a threat by state and religious authorities, the Babis were subject to intense persecution for the duration of the Bab’s short ministry, which ended with his execution on 9 July 1850. In this volume, leading scholars of Islam, Baha’i studies and Iranian history come together to offer a unique exploration of the life and legacy of the Bab, from his childhood to Baha’u’llah’s founding of the Baha’i faith and beyond.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Bab and the Babi Community of Iran. To get started finding The Bab and the Babi Community of Iran, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: In 1844, Sayyid Ali-Muhammad of Shiraz, Iran – better known as the Bab, an Arabic word meaning door or gate – declared himself a messenger of God, announcing the beginning of a new age. At a time when many in Iran anticipated the return of the messiah of Islam, he amassed thousands of followers, even as he contradicted traditional Shi‘i beliefs by declaring his religion a new revelation, appearing after Islam and other faiths. Regarded as a threat by state and religious authorities, the Babis were subject to intense persecution for the duration of the Bab’s short ministry, which ended with his execution on 9 July 1850. In this volume, leading scholars of Islam, Baha’i studies and Iranian history come together to offer a unique exploration of the life and legacy of the Bab, from his childhood to Baha’u’llah’s founding of the Baha’i faith and beyond.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Bab and the Babi Community of Iran. To get started finding The Bab and the Babi Community of Iran, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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