Baha’i World articles explore uniqueness

and dramatic impact of the Bab

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BAHA’I WORLD CENTRE, 26 November 2019, (BWNS) — In its latest

articles, The Baha’i World focuses on the figure of the Bab, Who was born
200 years ago. The Bab is a divine Messenger and the Herald of the Baha’i
Faith.

The distinctive nature of the Bab’s station and character, the extraordinary
drama that unfolded as tens of thousands responded to His teachings, and
the deep impact His life and message had on countless other people in His
homeland and abroad—these themes are explored in three articles now
available on the publication’s website, BahaiWorld.Bahai.org.

In “A Twofold Mission,” Elham Afnan looks at some of the most distinctive

characteristics of the Bab’s life and Writings, highlighting the rare
combination of qualities that have come to be associated with Him.
“Tales of Magnificent Heroism,” by Robert Weinberg, provides a survey of
responses to the Bab by writers and artists of the time and over the
subsequent century, revealing just how extensive was knowledge of the Bab
and His new religion and how captivating was the dramatic story of His life
and the lives of His followers.

The site includes a special piece from the archives of The Baha’i World, an
essay by Mary Maxwell—later known as Amatu’l-Baha Ruhiyyih Khanum
after her marriage to Shoghi Effendi in 1937. In the article, first published in
the 1932–1934 volume, Ruhiyyih Khanum reflects on the dominant themes of
The Dawn-Breakers, an early narrative of Babi history.

Over the course of this year, communities in every land have commemorated
the bicentenary of the birth of the Bab. The celebrations around the world
have shed light on just how far-reaching has been the impact of the Bab’s
mission in the world.

The Baha’i World volumes began in print form in 1926 under the direction of
Shoghi Effendi, providing a remarkable historical record of the development
of the Baha’i Faith. In May of this year, a website was launched for The Baha’i
World, which periodically publishes new pieces and works from the
archives. The Baha’i World has introduced an email subscription service,
through which readers can be notified when new articles are published.

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