The Kitáb-i-Aqdas by Bahá'u'lláh

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Author Bahá'u'lláh, 1817-1892
Title The Kitáb-i-Aqdas
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Note Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Summary "The Kitáb-i-Aqdas" by Bahá'u'lláh is a significant religious text written in the late 19th century. It serves as the foundation of Bahá'í law and outlines the principles and commandments intended for the guidance of humanity in establishing a just and unified world order. As Bahá'u'lláh's "Most Holy Book," it synthesizes past religious teachings with new revelations, providing a framework for social and spiritual governance. The opening of the "Kitáb-i-Aqdas" sets the tone for the rest of the text by emphasizing the importance of recognizing the source of God's laws and the interplay between individual duties and divine commandments. The text begins by urging followers to adhere to the revealed principles, highlighting that these laws are essential for the maintenance of order and the welfare of humanity. It introduces concepts such as obligatory prayer, the significance of personal actions, and the spiritual consequences of adhering to or deviating from these ordinances, laying the groundwork for the detailed laws and societal structures that will follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BP: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Islam, Bahaism, Theosophy, Other and new beliefs
Subject Bahai Faith
Category Text
EBook-No. 16523
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