num_pages: 470
description: Imagine an ancient universal and Divinely-conceived educational program in which all of creation is a classroom. In the last several thousand years God has sent many great Divine Educators to humanity such as Krishna Abraham Moses Zoroaster Buddha Jesus Muhammad the Bb and Bahullh.Volume 5 of the Divine Curriculum series examines the life and teachings of the Bb. Less well known today the story begins in Shrz a small city in southern Persia (Iran today) in May of 1844 when a young merchant declares to His first disciple that He has heard the Call of Almighty God in His soul.The Bbs teachings anticipated modern concerns: Perceiving the reflection of Gods light in all things appreciating the oneness infinity and grace of God the unity of the Divine Educators searching independently for truth purity of worship bringing joy not grief to others reducing violence keeping the environment pure advancing women promoting education elevating humanity and more. The Bb said God had also given Him the mission to prepare the way for an even greater Divine Educator yet to come.Calling Himself the Bb meaning the Gate His new Faith spread like wildfire. Fearful government and religious leaders persecuted the young Faith nearly to extinction. Arrested exiled imprisoned and tortured the Bb Himself sacrificed His life for the Cause in 1850. 20000 followers willingly laid down their lives. The Faith survived. It became a world religion spreading to over 200 countries and growing to more than five million members. Known known today as the Bah Faith it all begins with the heroic story of the Bb.
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title: The Divine Curriculum: The Bab: Volume 5, Part 1
publisher: Wisdom Editions