On Mon, 10 Jan 2005 18:57:45 -0600, Mark A. Foster <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Gilberto, > >> > At 05:55 PM 1/10/2005, you wrote: > >>So what do you think is the defining property of "manifestation" (not just > >>a description or summary of what you think, but the essential definition)?<< > > I don't think there are "essential" definitions, only conceptual and > operational definitions. > > In the context of this discussion, the defining characteristic of a supreme > Manifestation, or greater Prophet, is that He brings a Book and is a Lawgiver. > > Your description of a manifestation in Islam might come closest to the Baha'i > concept of a lesser Prophet (a dependent Manifestation):
Are dependent Manifestations also ruled out during the 1000 years? I seem to recall banned any new person claiming to have revelation. I don't remember it only limiting independent manifestations. Peace Gilberto "My people are hydroponic" __________________________________________________ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:archive@mail-archive.com To unsubscribe, send a blank email to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe, use subscribe bahai-st in the message body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Baha'i Studies is available through the following: Mail - mailto:bahai-st@list.jccc.edu Web - http://list.jccc.edu/read/?forum=bahai-st News - news://list.jccc.edu/bahai-st Public - http://www.escribe.com/religion/bahaist Old Public - http://www.mail-archive.com/bahai-st@list.jccc.net New Public - http://www.mail-archive.com/bahai-st@list.jccc.edu
