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References to the Qur'án or Bible[edit]
Tablets of 'Abdu'l-Bahá cross-referenced with Selections from the Writings of 'Abdu'l-Bahá and other works and topics[edit]
(The following is to be completed and also copied to the Selections from the Writings of 'Abdu'l-Bahá page.)
(Checked up to SWAB sec. 76)
Introduction[edit]
| Section | Page | Authoritative, updated translation | Other translations/sources | Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sec. 1 | 0 | food, water | ||
| Sec. 2 | i-iii | N/A | N/A | House of Spirituality, Archives |
| Sec. 3 | iii | N/A | N/A | (Publication process and sequencing of Tablets) |
| Sec. 4 | iii-v | Súriy-i-Haykal, translation, Tablets of 'Abdu'l-Bahá (general), annihilation, Phelps, publishing society | ||
| Sec. 5 | v-vi | N/A | N/A | publication details, "He is God" |
| Sec. 6 | vi-viii | N/A | N/A | (Citing (French) Encyclopaedia of Larousse) |
| Sec. 7 | viii | N/A | N/A | (Sentence announcing newly received Tablet of 'Abdu'l-Bahá) |
| Sec. 8 | ix | war, unity, peace |
Volume I[edit]
Letters to the House of Spirituality of Chicago[edit]
| Section | Page | Authoritative, updated translation | Other translations/sources | Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sec. 9 | 1-2 | SWAB, Sec. 42 (pp. 85-86) | Last sentence in Bahá'í Prayers, p. 137 (and continued below) | Power of the Holy Spirit, promote the Covenant, united as the Pleiades; introduce prayer for Spiritual Assemblies |
| Sec. 10 | 2-3 | SWAB, Sec. 42 (pp. 86-87) | Bahá'í Prayers, pp. 137-138 | unity |
| Sec. 11 | 3-5 | SWAB, Sec. 199 (pp. 240-242) | humility, prison | |
| Sec. 12 | 5-6 | (Temporary) use of term House of Spirituality over House of Justice | ||
| Sec. 13 | 6-7 | (Prayer; rules for election as customary and for five years; supplication) | ||
| Sec. 14 | 7-8 | confirmation, Praise given for thanks offered to Mirza Assa Ullah | ||
| Sec. 15 | 8-9 | A supplication for divine favors and promise of great effects of the Spiritual Assembly | ||
| Sec. 16 | 9 | Communication with friends in other countries, honor of serving on an Assembly | ||
| Sec. 17 | 10-11 | SWAB, Sec. 40 (pp. 82-83) | Uniqueness of Spiritual Assemblies; blessings for being a believer in this Age | |
| Sec. 18 | 11-12 | Communication with friends in Persia | ||
| Sec. 19 | 12-14 | steadfastness, firmness, will "reap what you sow", rejoice in and not to be disturbed by trials; believers persecuted then later glorified by the people | ||
| Sec. 20 | 14-15 | For Assembly: Only trust those with Faith, detachment, and ability to withstand severe tests as some sects to mingle to instill suspicions (though conceal this) | ||
| Sec. 21 | 15-16 | Public reading of Tablets sent to individuals depends on their consent; letters for Chicago to be sent through House of Spirituality; copies of Tablets to be kept by House of Spirituality if recipient consents; praise of Bahá'í Sunday School; devotional meetings to begin with chanting and supplication until all gather then prayer and then recite melodiously in unison. | ||
| Sec. 22 | 16 | Bahá'í Prayers, pp. 139-140; ? | A prayer for support and confirmation | |
| Sec. 23 | 17-18 | Mashriqu'l-Adhkár most important matter; praise for intention and financial sacrifices; promise of confirmation and blessings when the Temple is completed | ||
| Sec. 24 | 18-19 | Supplication for establishing Mashriqu'l-Adhkár and announcement of imminent completion of the Mashriqu'l-Adhkár of Ishqábád | ||
| Sec. 25 | 19-20 | zeal in America to affect all world; Souls and House of Spirituality to be as mirrors; document prepared to be shared with souls showing receptivity; titles of 'Abdu'l-Bahá | ||
| Sec. 26 | 20-22 | Persian, spelling of Bahá, not to attribute mistakes to people; spelling of Bahá'u'lláh; martyrs died for unity; House of Spirituality/Assembly of Teaching (in Chicago) to unite; Spiritual meetings of Chicago to unite with New York | ||
| Sec. 27 | 22-23 | Spiritual Assembly under God's protection; love of God; purity, holiness, joy, zeal, sincere, firmness, unity, physical vs. spiritual, ignore shortcomings of others, good deeds, humility, sadden no one, gladden hearts | ||
| Sec. 28 | 23-26 | SWAB, Sec. 37 (pp. 77-79) (closing sentence of TAB missing in SWAB), ? | elections, responsibilities of and a prayer for Spiritual Assemblies, Lord's Supper, Inter-communication of Spiritual Assemblies, Communication with Assemblies abroad, firmness, not fear terrible news from 'Akká, Ishráqát, Tarázát, Bishárát, Tajallíyát and Kalímát |
