Star of the West
Read online in stable form at https://bahai-library.com/star_of_the_west (as PDFs; HTML only available for volume 1).
A more recent endeavor which includes proofreading of all volumes (on an editable wiki) are at https://bahai.works/Star_of_the_West
Stands out among most conspicuous accomplishments of American believers[edit]
"...the publication of the Star of the West...these stand out as the most conspicuous accomplishments of the American believers which have immortalized the memory of the most turbulent period of their history."
Digital publication thereof[edit]
Authenticity[edit]
The authenticity of much of the material in Star of the West has not been verified[edit]
"...we have noted Mrs. Toussaint's statement that the computer program will have a feature reminding the users of the electronic version of the Star of the West that "much of this material falls into the category of 'pilgrim's notes'". In light of the fact that no comprehensive study of the Star of the West volumes has been made, it may be better to state that the authenticity of much of the material in these volumes has not been verified."
- (Research Department, 3 March 1999)
(Although not all has been authenticated, the friends may continue to use such compilations)[edit]
" In a letter dated 23 March 1987 written on behalf of the House of Justice, the criterion for establishing authenticity is clarified in relation to talks by 'Abdu'l-Bahá.
"We read,
"...'Abdu'l-Bahá did not read and authenticate all transcripts of His other talks, some of which have been translated into various languages and published. For many of His addresses included in The Promulgation of Universal Peace and Paris Talks, for example, no original authenticated text has yet been found. However, the Guardian allowed such compilations to continue to be used by the friends.2
"2 A letter dated 9 March 1977 written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice to an individual believer states that the ruling of the Guardian concerning the use of such compilations also applies to the use of "Star of the West"."
- (Research Department, 5 June 2006)
To inform East and West of important events with contents on promulgation of the Cause[edit]
"...the magazine, the Star of the West, must be edited with the utmost regularity, but its contents must be the promulgation of the Cause of God that both East and West may become informed of the most important events."
- ('Abdu'l-Bahá, Tablets of the Divine Plan, p. 55)
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| SoW Volume # | SoW Issue # | SoW Page # | Updated Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 5 | Tabernacle of Unity, Lawh-i-Manikjí-Sáhib I, p. 1 |
| 10 | 19 | 340 | Selections from the Writings of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, sec. 171 |
| 10 | 19 | 340-341 | Selections from the Writings of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, sec. 169 |
