will be less than 1260, as
there is a difference of one year in every 33 years.
... you should point out that, only so far as it is recorded in the
Gospel, Jesus gave two material ordinances only. Our knowledge of Jesus'
life and teachings is rather fragmentary and so it would be more correct
if you specify that these ordinances are only those recorded in the
Gospel, and they may not be the only ones. There may be other teachings
and ordinances too, of which no record is left.
...Muhammadanism is not only the last of the world religions, but a fuller
Revelation than any one preceding it. The Qur'an is not only more
authoritative than any previous religious gospel, but it contains also
much more; ordinances, teachings and precepts, which taken together
constitute a fuller Revelation of God's purpose and law to mankind than
Christianity, Judaism or any other previous Dispensation. This view is in
complete accord with the Baha'i philosophy of progressive revelation, and
should be thoroughly accepted and taught by every loyal ... Baha'i.
Letter of 1 December 1933
1 December 1933
One more European is reported to have seen Baha'u'llah from a distance,
but Professor Browne was the only Westerner who actually met Him.
Letter of 4 June 1934
4 June 1934
You should, nevertheless, persevere in your efforts until your immediate
objective has been fully attained. God cannot, indeed, withdraw from so
devoted and so capable a Baha'i like you all the guidance and assistance
you need for the effective discharge of your responsibilities and
obligations to the Cause. Be, therefore, confident in Baha'u'llah's help.
His Spirit will lead you, and will feed your soul with that spiritual
sustenance whereby you will be able to overcome the obstacles which seem
to so hopelessly beset your path.
Letter of 10 November 1934
10 November 1934
When you quote the Bab, or anyone of His disciples you should make it
clear that the words attributed to them are by no means their exact words.
They constitute the substance of their message, and thus are not as
definite as the quoted words of Baha'u'llah or the Master. So, the
Guardian suggests that you should either omit the quotation marks, or to
specify that the passages quoted are not the exact words used by the Bab
and His disciples. In the future edition of Nabil's Narrative a similar
explanation will have to be inserted in the "Dawn Breakers".
You state
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