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The Summons of the Lord of Hosts: Tablets of Baha'u'llah
The Summons of the Lord of Hosts brings together in one volume several major letters written by Bahaullah, Prophet and Founder of the Bahai Faith, to the monarchs and rulers of His time. In these magnificent documents He exhorts world leaders to accept the basic tenets of His Faith, sets forth the nature of His mission, and establishes the standard of justice that must govern the rule of those entrusted with civil authority. Written between 1868 and 1870, the letters call leaders of the East and West to accept His teachings on the oneness of God, the unity of all religions, and the oneness of humanity. Among the leaders He addresses specifically are Napoleon III, Czar Alexander II, Queen Victoria, Nasirid-Din Shah, and Pope Pius IX. This compilation is a vitally important resource for those interested in the scripture and history of the worlds great religions. Its message remains as relevant today as it was when Bahullh first revealed it for the kings and rulers of the world.
272 pages, Paperback
First published January 31, 2003
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Bahá'u'lláh
208 books106 followersPersian religious leader Bahaullah, originally Mirza Huseyn Ali, a follower of the Bab, founded the Baha'i in 1863.
Baha'i, the word, signifies a follower of Bahaullah, which means the "splendor of God" in Persian.
Bahá'u'lláh, a member of the great patrician family, endowed with wealth and vast estates, ably traced lineage to the ruling dynasties of imperial past. Bahá'u'lláh turned his back on the position at court, which these advantages offered; people knew his generosity and kindliness, which made him deeply loved among his countrymen.
The religious revolution caused much social upheaval, and Bahá'u'lláh announced support for the message, so his privileged position survived not long. After the execution, authorities unleashed the the waves of violence unleashed upon the Bábis; Bahá'u'lláh, engulfed, suffered the loss of all his worldly endowments, and imprisonment, torture, and a series of banishment subjected him. In the first banishment to Baghdad, he in 1863 announced that God promised his coming as the one divine messenger.
From Baghdad, people sent Bahá'u'lláh to Constantinople, to Adrianople, and finally to Acre in the Holy Land, where he arrived as a prisoner in 1868. From Adrianople and later from Acre, Bahá'u'lláh addressed a series of letters among the most remarkable documents in religious history to the rulers of his day. They proclaimed the coming unification of humanity and the emergence of a world civilization. They called upon the monarchs, emperors, and presidents of the 19th century to reconcile their differences, to curtail their armaments, and to devote their energies to the establishment of universal peace.
Bahá'u'lláh passed away at Bahji, just north of Acre, and people buried his body. His teachings already began to spread beyond the confines of the Middle East and brought the world community, focused on the point of his shrine today.
Baha'i, the word, signifies a follower of Bahaullah, which means the "splendor of God" in Persian.
Bahá'u'lláh, a member of the great patrician family, endowed with wealth and vast estates, ably traced lineage to the ruling dynasties of imperial past. Bahá'u'lláh turned his back on the position at court, which these advantages offered; people knew his generosity and kindliness, which made him deeply loved among his countrymen.
The religious revolution caused much social upheaval, and Bahá'u'lláh announced support for the message, so his privileged position survived not long. After the execution, authorities unleashed the the waves of violence unleashed upon the Bábis; Bahá'u'lláh, engulfed, suffered the loss of all his worldly endowments, and imprisonment, torture, and a series of banishment subjected him. In the first banishment to Baghdad, he in 1863 announced that God promised his coming as the one divine messenger.
From Baghdad, people sent Bahá'u'lláh to Constantinople, to Adrianople, and finally to Acre in the Holy Land, where he arrived as a prisoner in 1868. From Adrianople and later from Acre, Bahá'u'lláh addressed a series of letters among the most remarkable documents in religious history to the rulers of his day. They proclaimed the coming unification of humanity and the emergence of a world civilization. They called upon the monarchs, emperors, and presidents of the 19th century to reconcile their differences, to curtail their armaments, and to devote their energies to the establishment of universal peace.
Bahá'u'lláh passed away at Bahji, just north of Acre, and people buried his body. His teachings already began to spread beyond the confines of the Middle East and brought the world community, focused on the point of his shrine today.
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March 29, 2022
It seems humanly impossible (and slightly blas) to rate the Word of God… but yolo 😇!
For the past three months, I’ve had the bounty of reading portions of this masterwork every night before bed. It is a weighty selection of Baha’u’llah’s addresses to the kings and rulers of the world during his exile in Adrianople and in the early years of his exile to the fortress town of Acre in 1868. Baháʼu'lláh claimed to be the Promised One of all religions and all ages and summoned the leaders of East and West to recognize him as the promised one.
The two addresses which stood out most to me were: ‘The Tablet of the Temple’, one of the more challenging and esoteric pieces of scripture I have laid my eyes on; and, ‘The Tablet of Kings’, particularly the sections addressed to Pope Pius, Queen Victoria, and the leaders of Christendom.
The Lord of Hosts has truly been Summoned!
For the past three months, I’ve had the bounty of reading portions of this masterwork every night before bed. It is a weighty selection of Baha’u’llah’s addresses to the kings and rulers of the world during his exile in Adrianople and in the early years of his exile to the fortress town of Acre in 1868. Baháʼu'lláh claimed to be the Promised One of all religions and all ages and summoned the leaders of East and West to recognize him as the promised one.
The two addresses which stood out most to me were: ‘The Tablet of the Temple’, one of the more challenging and esoteric pieces of scripture I have laid my eyes on; and, ‘The Tablet of Kings’, particularly the sections addressed to Pope Pius, Queen Victoria, and the leaders of Christendom.
The Lord of Hosts has truly been Summoned!
August 12, 2014
Beautiful. Everything that comes from the pen of Baha'u'llah is beautiful.
December 9, 2010
Baha'u'llah proclaims in the Suriy-i-Hykal that He is the Temple. I find this a facinating concept as He explains how this is possible.
November 14, 2024
Six works comprising letters written by Bahá’u’lláh during His exile in Adrianople and the early years of His banishment to ‘Akká, addressed to the monarchs and leaders of His time, including Napoleon III of France, Czar Alexander II of Russia, Queen Victoria of England, Nasiri’d-Din Shah of Persia, and Pope Pius IX.
Throughout history, the great religions have provided the primary driving force behind the civilizing of human character, eliciting self-discipline, devotion and heroism from their followers. Many of religion’s moral principles have been translated into structures and patterns of conduct which have served to elevate human relationships and advance humanity’s collective life.
(bahai.org)
Throughout history, the great religions have provided the primary driving force behind the civilizing of human character, eliciting self-discipline, devotion and heroism from their followers. Many of religion’s moral principles have been translated into structures and patterns of conduct which have served to elevate human relationships and advance humanity’s collective life.
(bahai.org)
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