Resurrection of Christ

One issue of major importance for Baha'is with relation to Christians is the resurrection of Jesus. The resurrection is connected to the ascension and return of Christ. If there was a bodily resurrection then there was a bodily ascension and the return of Christ would be the very same person

Re: Resurrection of Christ

Well, Abdu'l Baha says there was no physical resurrection. In my mind the Apostles of Christ may well have seen Christ amongst them as a spiritual form beyond their comprehension.What ever else happened during that time, and however the Spirit of Christ amongst them is represented, the REAL

Is it okay? . . . .

. . . to announce the publication of a novel I have written, with some references and quotes from the Baha`i faith tucked away within the story, on this list? The book comes out in February and is available for pre-order at the moment.Regards, Scott The information contained in

Re: Resurrection of Christ

1. Abdu'l-Baha refers, as well, to Mary Magdelena as the reason for the return of the faith of the disciples. "O maid-servant of God! Verily, Mary, the Magdalene, was a villager, but she kept firm in the Cause of Christ and confirmed the apostles at the time she declared to them (thus):

Re: Is it okay? . . . .

Well, even if it's _not_ okay, the least you could do now that you've tantalized some of us is to tell us the name of the book! ;-) --Sekhmet In a message dated 10/10/06 8:30:51 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: . . . to announce the publication of a novel I have written, with some references and

Re: Is it okay? . . . .

Congratulations, Scott. Tell us about your book. - Original Message - From: Scott Saylors [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 7:30 am Subject: Is it okay? . . . . To: Baha'i Studies bahai-st@list.jccc.edu . . . to announce the publication of a novel I have written, with

Re: Is it okay? . . . .

Okay, I'll bite the bullet. If it turns out it's not okay, just delete the message, Susan.The title is Sword of the Dajjal, you can find the pre-sale announcement at: http://www.capripublishing.net/ click on books, click on Sci-Fi and scroll down.It is science fiction set 600 years in the

Re: Is it okay? . . . .

So this is an ebook? - Original Message - From: Scott Saylors [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 3:12 pm Subject: Re: Is it okay? . . . . To: Baha'i Studies bahai-st@list.jccc.edu Okay, I'll bite the bullet. If it turns out it's not okay, just delete the message,

Re: Is it okay? . . . .

No, it will be a trade back (6X9 soft cover). I haven't sold e-book rights as yet.Scott[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So this is an ebook? - Original Message -From: Scott Saylors <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 3:12 pmSubject: Re: Is it okay? . . . .To: Baha'i Studies

Re: Is it okay? . . . .

Hello Scott, to announce the publication of a novel I have written, with some references and quotes from the Baha`i faith tucked away within the story, Since it contains quotes and referencesabout the Faith, did you have to get approval from the Baha'i review committeewhere you

Re: Is it okay? . . . .

The quote is unattributed and the word "Baha`i" is only used in reference to individuals. The main character never discloses his religion, and I say nothing that might be construed as an offical stance.An alien asks the main character "What is it that your Persian Prophets said of this?"

Re: Is it okay? . . . .

I thought it might help to actually quote from the text of the book: " “. . .Such agony and destruction puzzles One. One cannot understand why one segment of your society should wish to impose its will on the rest of your people, by manipulating them with violence and terror. A people subjugated

Re: Is it okay? . . . .

Is "One" the name of a character in this book? - Original Message - From: Scott Saylors To: Baha'i Studies Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 12:12 AM Subject: Re: Is it okay? . . . . I thought it might help to actually quote from the text of the book: "