Paris Talks: Addresses Given by 'Abdu'l-Baha in 1911
by Abdul-Baha
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Author: Abdul-BahaEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-10
ISBN: 1931847320
Number of pages: 210
Publisher: Baha'i Publishing
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Book Review: Kindness to Strangers
Summary: 5 Stars
The first chapter of "Paris Talks" is titled, "Kindness to Strangers." It captures a loving treatise on how to ease the heart of a stranger. 'Abdu'l Baha, eldest son of Baha'u'llah, (Founder of the Baha'i Faith) was indeed a stranger as He visited Europe in 1911, having been released from a lifetime of imprisonment in the Ottoman penal colony of Akka.
Following the 1908 Young Turk rebellion, Abdul Baha aged and unwell, was suddenly released from prison and able to travel for the first time in 40 years. He left for Egypt, going from there to Europe and on to New York, Washington D.C., San Francisco and Montreal (with many stops in between). Imagine the "strangeness" of this lofty Figure dressed in traditional Persian garb, presenting through translated Farsi, principles of the Baha'i Faith in Christian churches and Jewish synagogues. 'Abdu'l Baha exhorted these audiences to peace and harmony as tangible, attainable conditions, available to everyone.
His message continues to resonate around the world to this day.'Abdu'l Baha is the central link to understanding Baha'u'llah's message to mankind.. The spiritual effect of His words are keenly felt by people of all religions. After traveling in Europe and America, 'Abdu'l Baha returned quietly to live in Palestine where a severe famine was about to grip the Levant during world war. Despite entreaties from His Western admirers, 'Abdu'l Baha went home to live simply, under the morose authority of the failing Ottoman Empire whose officials had sworn repeatedly, to end His life.
So great was 'Abdu'l Baha's reputation in the Palestine of His day, that Allied liberators rushed to secure His safety in the aftermath of Ottoman collapse. Later, He received a knighthood for the system of food storage and distribution that He organized for thousands (who would have otherwise starved) during the years of war blockade and famine.
I mentioned the first chapterr of "Paris Talks," entitled "Kindness to Strangers." It seems likely that 'Abdu'l Baha chose this topic as first in series because He had known the experience of being treated like a "stranger." Perhaps He also how knew the world would soon experience great upheaval, with population movements and political changes bringing diverse peoples together in hitherto unheard of ways.
As we celebrate the 21st century's phenomenal multi-culturalism, we are still "strangers" in need of "kindness." For timeless advice on how to cope with the transformations inherent to a globalized world, I recommend "Paris Talks" as a prescient message of unconditional love.
Summary of Paris Talks: Addresses Given by 'Abdu'l-Baha in 1911
Despite old age and poor health, Abdu'l-Baha, the eldest son of Baha'u'llah, set out from Palestine in 1911 on a momentous series of journeys to Europe and the United States. The purpose of his trip was to share the teachings and vision of the Baha'i Faith with the people of the West. Paris Talks presents his historic public addresses delivered in Paris in 1911. Topics include the nature of humankind, the soul, the Prophets of God, the purpose of religion, the eventual establishment of world peace, prejudice, the equality of men and women, science and religion, and more. Abdu'l-Baha spoke in a profound yet simple manner that transcended all barriers.Baha'i Books
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