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Abstract: Lecture on the evolution of Bahá’í scholarship; ulamás and the Faith; role of the ulamás in Islam; changes instituted by Bahá'u'lláh; abolition of clerical authority; historical legacy of some scholars; present challenges and future scholarship. Notes: Mirrored from journal.bahaistudies.ca/online/article/view/171. See also original scan. |
The Evolving Role of Bahá'í Scholarship
by Vahid Rafati
published in Journal of Bahá'í Studies, 25:1-2, pages 7-23Ottawa, ON: Association for Bahá'í Studies North America, 2015
About: It is my pleasure and privilege to come to this marvelous gathering and address the issue of the evolution of Bahá’í scholarship. I am thankful to the Association for Bahá’í Studies, and wholeheartedly hope this presentation will contribute to the study of the background, phases of progress, and future of Bahá’í scholarship. I also hope that my comments will shed light on the endeavors required of the younger generations of Bahá’í scholars, and their role in the development of such scholarship.
Download: rafati_evolving_role_scholarship.pdf.
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