Part 1: The Báb’s Artistry in His Commentary on the Súrih of Joseph

Part 1: The Báb’s Artistry in His Commentary on the Súrih of Joseph | Todd Lawson

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Part 1 of "Todd Lawson Web Talk Series on the Báb, His Artistry, His Audience, and His Commentary on the Súrih of Joseph"
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The new dispensation announced by the Báb challenged existing notions of religion and revelation. The Báb’s commentary on the Súrih of Joseph is a highly intricate and complex composition which betrays the authorial presence of the young messiah at every word. Yet, almost every word is Qur’anic, however rearranged and ordered to conform to the new message. Thus revelation is seen in a different light. While it is certainly divine in origin, the creativity and the boldness it represents should be seen as coming directly from the Báb Himself. Thus revelation emerges as a cooperative activity, one shared by God and the manifestation. Details and examples of such artistry and creativity will be illustrated through provisional translation.

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@christinewelter9975 7 ай бұрын

Thank you, love the delivery, brilliant

@ivanradimov6126 7 ай бұрын

Спасибо! Смотрю ваши курсы из России, Санкт-Петербург.

@forouzmasrour620 2 жыл бұрын

A magnificent talk. Keep on listening to it over and over again.Dr. Lawson, I heard your talks particularly the Q&A session at Ibn Arabi's seminars. Awe inspiring. Grateful to you from thr bottom of my heart! A true scholar.

@waynerollack1026 3 жыл бұрын

Most enlightening! Thank-you, grateful for Baha’i Scholars!

@wendyscott8425 6 ай бұрын

One time I had Mormon young men come to my door. The day was very hot, so I invited them in for some water. I took advantage of the situation, of course, and told them about the Bahá'í Faith. One of them asked me when the Faith began so I answered, "Two hours and eleven minutes after sunset on the eve of May 23rd, 1844." He looked at me in awe and breathed, "Wow." We're the only religion that knows exactly when it began. I find that kinda remarkable myself.

@TheFiraydun 4 жыл бұрын

This is a beautiful talk. Truly enjoyed it.

@DAMFOREIGNER 3 жыл бұрын

Why is it impossible to obtain copies of the Bab's writings in their original language, whether Persian or Arabic, from the Baha'i publishing trust. Your commentary would be so much more valuable if it would act as a compliment to the primary documents. A response would be extremely welcomed.

@anilcm 6 ай бұрын

Amazing talk. Very informative and revelatory. May I just ask at about 45-46 mins into the talk, the references to the dream of the severed head - may I confirm that it was a dream of Imam Hussain and not Mullah Husayn? (mullah Husayn was mentioned three times)