God Speaks Again
Kenneth E. Bowers
God Speaks Again: An Introduction to the Bahá'í Faith by Kenneth E. Bowers is the first introductory book to place the religion's founder, Bahá'u'lláh, at the heart of the story. And what a compelling story it is!
Born to Persian nobility in 1817,...
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God Speaks Again: An Introduction to the Bahá'í Faith by Kenneth E. Bowers is the first introductory book to place the religion's founder, Bahá'u'lláh, at the heart of the story. And what a compelling story it is! Born to Persian nobility in 1817, Bahá'u'lláh seemed destined for a life of wealth and ease. Yet He chose to minister to Tehran's poor and later sacrificed everything to support the Báb, a young Messenger who proclaimed a new Day of God. This decision led to imprisonment in Tehran's notorious Black Pit, where He was expected to die. Instead, He received a powerful revelation from God—the first of many that would form the foundation of a world religion. After surviving the Black Pit, Bahá'u'lláh endured forty years of exile. In Baghdad in 1863, He announced He was the Promised One foretold by the Báb and all world religions. Christians see in Bahá'u'lláh the return of Christ. Jews recognize the promised "Lord of Hosts." Muslims see the fulfillment of the "Day of God." Bahá'ís believe God periodically reveals Himself through Divine Messengers—Abraham, Moses, Buddha, Krishna, Jesus, Muhammad, and now Bahá'u'lláh—each bringing teachings suited for their age. Bowers quotes extensively from Bahá'u'lláh's writings, revealing their power and the inseparable connection between this new religion and an extraordinary figure touched by His Creator. Each exile was meant to destroy His influence, yet had the opposite effect. His teachings about humanity's unity and an emerging global civilization attracted thousands. Today the Bahá'í Faith is the second-most widespread religion after Christianity, with five million members worldwide. Duration - 10h 15m. Author - Kenneth E. Bowers. Narrator - Brian W. Roberts. Published Date - Wednesday, 29 January 2025.
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English
Opening Credits
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Acknowledgment
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Introduction
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Chapter 1: The Dawn
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Chapter 1.1: The Search for the Promised One
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Chapter 1.2 The Gate of God
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Chapter 2: He Whom God Shall Make Manifest
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Chapter 3: The Ministry of the Bab
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Chapter 4: The New Revelation
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Chapter 5: Exile
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Chapter 6: God and History
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Chapter 6.1: Mankind Has Always Rejected the Manifestations of God
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Chapter 6.2: The People Blindly Follow the Clergy
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Chapter 6.3: The True Standard for Judgment
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Chapter 7: Renewal of Opposition
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Chapter 8: The Declaration of Baha'u'llah
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Chapter 8.1: further exile
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Chapter 8.2: Crisis From Within
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Chapter 9: Proclamation To The Kings And Rulers
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Chapter 10: Further Banishment
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Chapter 10.1: Arrival In Akka
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Chapter 10.2: The Reason For Baha'u'llah's Imprisonment
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Chapter 11: Years Of Confinement
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Chapter 11.1: The Most Holy Book
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Chapter 11.2: Departure From Akka
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Chapter 12: The Ocean Of His Words
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Chapter 13: Spiritual Truths
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Chapter 13.1: Progressive Revelation
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Chapter 13.2: What Distinguishes the Prophets
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Chapter 13.3: The Word of God
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Chapter 13.4: The Significance of Baha'u'llah's Revelation
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Chapter 13.5: God's Call to Humanity
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Chapter 14: The Reality of the Soul
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Chapter 14.1: Heaven and Hell
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Chapter 15: The Path of Spiritual Progress
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Chapter 15.1: True Freedom
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Chapter 15.2: Self-Knowledge and Mastery of Self
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Chapter 15.3: Detachment
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Chapter 15.4: Purity and Uprightness of Conduct
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Chapter 15.5: Justice
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Chapter 15.6: Future Manifestations of God
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Chapter 16: Final Years
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Chapter 17: The Life of a Prophet
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Chapter 18: The Covenant
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Chapter 18.1: The Center of the Covenant
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Chapter 19: The Ministry of Abdu'l-Baha Begins
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Chapter 20: Abdu'l-Baha in the West
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Chapter 21: Some of Basic Teachings
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Chapter 21.1: The True Meaning of Life
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Chapter 21.2: Prayer
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Chapter 21.3: Fasting
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Chapter 21.4: Reading the Sacred Writings
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Chapter 22: The Principle of Oneness
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Chapter 22.1: The Oneness of God and the Oneness of Religion
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Chapter 22.2: The Oneness of Humanity
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Chapter 22.3: The Equality of Women and Men
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Chapter 23: The Harmony of Religion and Science
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Chapter 24: More Principles for World Peace
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Chapter 24.1: The Independent Investigation of Truth
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Chapter 24.2: Universal Education
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Chapter 24.3: Elimation of Extreme Wealth and Poverty
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Chapter 24.4: Universal Language
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Chapter 24.5: Other International Measures for Peace
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Chapter 25: Leading a More Meaningful Life
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Chapter 25.1: True Wealth
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Chapter 25.2: The Principle of Moderation
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Chapter 25.3: The Law of God
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Chapter 25.4: Work and Service
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Chapter 25.5 : Marriage and Family
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Chapter 25.6: Health and Healing
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Chapter 25.7: Music and the Arts
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Chapter 26: Understanding Tests and Afflictions
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Chapter 27: Abdu'l-Baha's Final Years
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Chapter 27.1: Return to the Holy Land
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Chapter 28: Building a New World
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Chapter 28.1: The Plan of God
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Chapter 28.2: The Baha'i Administrative Order
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Chapter 28.3: Consultation
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Chapter 28.4: Duties of the Elected
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Chapter 28.5: Private Balloting & No Campaigning
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Chapter 28.6: The Duties of the Spiritual Assembly
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Chapter 28.7: The New System of Governance
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Chapter 28 8: Unity in Diversity
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Chapter 29: The New Jerusalem
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Chapter 29.1: The Ministry of Christ
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Chapter 29.2: The Advent of God's Kingdom
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Chapter 29.3: Christ's Truimph
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Chapter 29.4: How Baha'u'llah Fulfilled Prophecy
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Chapter 29.5: Jesus as a Manifestation of God
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Chapter 29.6: Miracles
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Chapter 29.7: The Nature of Evil
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Chapter 29.8: Divine Forgiveness
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Chapter 29.9: The Unity of Religions
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Chapter 29.10: The Day of Judgment
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Chapter 29.11: The Kingdom of God
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Chapter 29.12: A Challenge for Further Study
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Chapter 30: The Call of the Promised One
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Chapter 30.1: The Day of World Unity
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Chapter 30.2: Being a Baha'i
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Chapter 30.3: Transformation as a Progress
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Chapter 30.4: The Spread of the Baha'i Faith
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Chapter 30.5: The Individual's Response to Baha'u'llah
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Ending Credits
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