Kitab-I-Iqan, Book of Certitude [Hardcover]

Baha'u'llah (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 274 pages
• Publisher: Bahai Pub Trust; 2 edition (June 1950)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0877430225
• ISBN-13: 978-0877430223
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,758,019 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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45 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Book for Study of Baha'i Faith, January 22, 2000

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John M. Gruda (Detroit, Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kitab-I-Iqan, Book of Certitude (Hardcover)

This book, written by the Founder of the Baha'i Faith, Baha'u'llah, is his cheif theological work in which he describes his teaching on the essential unity of religion. It was written in answer to questions put to him on various aspects of prophecy. The book demonstrates the Baha'i teaching on the reconcilation of Jewish, Christian and Muslim scriptures and by implication, the other major religions of the world. Translated by Shoghi Effendi, the great grandson of Baha'u'llah and the Guardian of the Baha'i Faith from 1912 to 1957, it is a masterpiece of English prose. It flows with a kind of poetic style that is hard to describe. Any student of comparative religion will find this book essential in a study of comparative religion or a complete study of the Baha'i teachings. The book is divided into two parts, both of which are not too long but which contain many theological and philosophical issues. It is the cheif theological work of Baha'u'llah, although when viewed relation to his other many writings, gives even more insight into them. Included are many interpreations of Old and New Testament verses, Muslim scripture and tradtions,and concepts common in all sacred texts. While the Book is sacred to members of the Baha'i Faith and provides insight into their teachings, it also is thought provoking for members of many religions can be easily enjoyed by them. I highly recommend as insightful and pleasurable reading.

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Amazing, August 31, 2000

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Daniel Jones (Ottawa, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kitab-I-Iqan, Book of Certitude (Hardcover)

A mind-blowing book to read. The Book of Certitude examines the history of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and the station of Messiahhood in the most eloquent and forthright language. Surely a treat and a must read for the spiritual seeker.

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kitab-I-Iqan, Book of Certitude, February 18, 2000

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Troy Flowers (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kitab-I-Iqan, Book of Certitude (Hardcover)

The Book of Certitude gives an amazing insight into various religions matters that have baffled scholars for centuries. Coming from a Christian background, this book not only made me appreciate Islam and the Jewish faith more but I became a better Christian. I now not only love Jesus more but Moses, Muhummad and especially Bahaullah. The Bahai Faith is what the world has been waiting for.