A Compilaton on Scholarship by Research Department of the Universal House of Justice

About this eBook

Author

Universal House of Justice

Title

A Compilaton on Scholarship

Language

English

LoC Class

BP: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Islam, Bahaism, Theosophy, Other and new beliefs

Subject

Bahai Faith

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Text

eBook-No.

19291

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https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19291

Release Date

September 18, 2006

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Contents

1. 1.Baha'i Terms of Use — Contents — [Letter to selected National Spiritual Assemblies] — EXTRACTS FROM THE WRITINGS OF BAHÁ’U’LLÁH AND ‘ABDU’L-BAHÁ AND FROM THE LETTERS OF SHOGHI EFFENDI AND THE UNIVERSAL HOUSE OF JUSTICE ON SCHOLARSHIP — 1. THE STATION OF SCHOLARSHIP
2. 2.1.1 Importance of Knowledge and Learning — From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh — 1: “Knowledge is one of the wondrous gifts of God. It is incumbent upon...” — 2: “Knowledge is as wings to man’s life, and a ladder for his ascent. Its...” — From the Writings and Utterances of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá — 3: “Make every effort to acquire the advanced knowledge of the day, and...” — 4: “...I most urgently request the friends of God to make every effort, as much...” — 5: “All blessings are divine in origin, but none can be compared with this...” — From a Letter Written on Behalf of Shoghi Effendi — 6: “...Bahá’u’lláh considered education as one of the most fundamental factors...”
3. 3.1.2 Characteristics of the “truly learned” — From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh — 7: “Happy are ye, O ye the learned ones in Bahá. By the Lord! Ye are...” — 8: “The Great Being saith: The man of consummate learning and the sage...” — 9: “Know thou that he is truly learned who hath acknowledged My Revelation, and...” — 10: “Consider, how can he that faileth in the day of God’s Revelation...” — From the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá — 11: “...there are those famed and accomplished men of learning, possessed of...” — From Letters Written on Behalf of Shoghi Effendi — 12: “In connection with the question as to whether Bahá’ís should be familiar...” — 13: “The Cause needs more Bahá’í scholars, people who not only are devoted...”
4. 4.1.3 Scope of “Bahá’í Scholarship” — From a Letter Written on Behalf of the Universal House of Justice — 14: “At this early stage in the development of the Faith, it would not...”
5. 5.1.4 Appreciation of Scholarship — From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh — 15: “Respect ye the divines and learned amongst you, they whose conduct accords...” — 16: “O people of God! Righteous men of learning who dedicate themselves to...” — 17: “Beware, O My loved ones, lest ye despise the merits of My learned servants...” — From the Writings and Utterances of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá — 18: “...the religion of God is the promoter of truth, the founder of science and...” — 19: “There are certain pillars which have been established as the unshakeable...” — From a Letter Written by Shoghi Effendi — 20: “The responsibilities of the members of the Spiritual Assemblies that are...” — 2. FUNCTIONS OF BAHÁ’Í SCHOLARSHIP
6. 6.2.1 Promotion of Human Welfare — From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh — 21: “The Great Being saith: The learned of the day must direct the people to...” — 22: “True learning is that which is conducive to the well-being of the world, not...” — From the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá — 23: “The primary, the most urgent requirement is the promotion of education....” — From a Letter Written on Behalf of Shoghi Effendi — 24: “The news of the co-operation of the Bahá’í young men and women in...” — From a Letter of the Universal House of Justice — 25: “The further emergence of the Faith from obscurity is reflected in distinctive...”
7. 7.2.2 Defence of the Faith — From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh — 26: “If any man were to arise to defend, in his writings, the Cause of God against...” — From the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá — 27: “The second of these spiritual standards which apply to the possessor of...” — From Letters Written on Behalf of Shoghi Effendi — 28: “Shoghi Effendi was delighted to hear of your conversation with Sir .......” — 29: “There is an answer in the teachings for everything; unfortunately the...”
8. 8.2.3 Expansion and Consolidation of the Bahá’í Community — From the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá — 30: “Pure souls, such as Mírzá Abu’l-Fadl, upon him be the Glory of God,...” — From Letters Written on Behalf of Shoghi Effendi — 31: “We had heard through various channels the wonderful way your children had...” — 32: “The university training which you are receiving at present will be of immense...” — 33: “Young men and women in the Faith must be deep and thoughtful scholars of its...” — 34: “If the Bahá’ís want to be really effective in teaching the Cause they need to...” — From a Letter Written on Behalf of the Universal House of Justice — 35: “The Universal House of Justice ... regards Bahá’í scholarship as of...”
9. 9.2.4 Contribution to Scholarly Development — From Letters Written on Behalf of Shoghi Effendi — 36: “He was very happy to hear from you, and to see with what keen appreciation...” — 37: “Regarding the advice you requested from him concerning what studies you...” — From Letters Written by or on Behalf of the Universal House of Justice — 38: “You are already a qualified practitioner in your field, and no doubt you...” — 39: “As the Bahá’í community grows it will acquire experts in numerous fields...” — 40: “Indeed, let them [the Bahá’í youth] welcome with confidence the challenges...” — 41: “The House of Justice recognizes that the questions you raise, concerning...” — 3. GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND GUIDELINES
10. 10.3.1 Spiritual Foundation — From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh — 42: “Therefore, hath it been said: “Knowledge is a light which God casteth into...” — 43: “We have decreed, O people, that the highest and last end of all learning...” — From the Writings and Utterances of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá — 44: “Although to acquire the sciences and arts is the greatest glory of...” — 45: “And every branch of learning, conjoined with the love of God, is approved...” — 46: “Scientific knowledge is the highest attainment upon the human plane,...” — From a Letter Written on Behalf of Shoghi Effendi — 47: “Between the truth which comes from God through His Prophets, and the...” — From Letters Written on Behalf of the Universal House of Justice — 48: “Just as there is a fundamental difference between divine Revelation itself...” — 49: “The combination of absolute loyalty to the Manifestation of God and...” — 50: “The House of Justice suggests that the issues raised in your letter...”
11. 11.3.2 “Useful” Sciences — From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh — 51: “It is permissible to study sciences and arts, but such sciences as are...” — From the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá — 52: “The individual should, prior to engaging in the study of any subject, ask...” — From Letters Written on Behalf of Shoghi Effendi — 53: “The choice you have made for your course of study is surely most...” — 54: “Philosophy, as you will study it and later teach it, is certainly not...” — From a Letter Written on Behalf of the Universal House of Justice — 55: “In response to your letter of ... in which you seek guidance on the...”
12. 12.3.3 Attitudes of the Scholar — From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh — 56: “Amongst the people is he whose learning hath made him proud, and who hath...” — 57: “Show forbearance and benevolence and love to one another. Should any...” — 58: “Beware lest ye contend with any one, nay, strive to make him aware of the truth...” — 59: “Warn, O Salmán, the beloved of the one true God, not to view with too...” — From the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá — 60: “Good behaviour and high moral character must come first, for unless the...” — From Letters Written by or on Behalf of the Universal House of Justice — 61: “...the believers must recognize the importance of intellectual honesty and...” — 62: “When studying at school or university Bahá’í youth will often find...” — 63: “The House of Justice agrees that it is most important for the believers,...” — 64: “The House of Justice feels that Bahá’í scholars must beware of the...”
13. 13.3.4 Methodological Issues — 65: “Weigh not the Book of God with such standards and sciences as are current...” — 66: “When the eyes of the people of the East were captivated by the arts...”
14. 14.From the Utterances of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá — 67: “There are only four accepted methods of comprehension—that is to say,...”
15. 15.From Letters Written on Behalf of the Universal House of Justice — 68: “The concern was expressed that many of the friends, holding that there...” — 69: “The House of Justice had hoped that the publication of the statement...” — 70: “From your letter the House of Justice understands that you desire to...” — 71: “The principal concern of the House of Justice is over a methodological...” — 3.5 The Covenant
16. 16.From Letters Written by or on Behalf of Shoghi Effendi — 72: “Concerning the course of study you may follow:.... The Cause is...” — 73: “The Guardian feels that a sound knowledge of history, including religious...” — 75: “It seems what we need now is a more profound and co-ordinated Bahá’í...” — 76: “He was very pleased to hear you do a lot of lecturing for the Cause; this...” — From Communications of the Universal House of Justice — 77: “In the field of Bahá’í scholarship we feel that it is most important not...” — 78: “There can be no doubt that the progress of the Cause from this time...” — Footnotes

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