The Promised Day Is Come

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Shoghi, Effendi, 1897-1957

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Promised Day Is Come" by Shoghi Effendi is a theological work written in the late 20th century. The text serves as a clarion call for the followers of the Bahá'í Faith, emphasizing the significance of recognizing the teachings of Bahá'u'lláh and the implications of the turbulent times faced by humanity. It delves into concepts of divine justice, the unity of religions, and the evolution of civilization towards a promised future of peace and reconciliation. The opening of the book establishes a dramatic and urgent tone, portraying a world in turmoil-a tempest that symbolizes both human suffering and a divine cleansing. Effendi emphasizes that the consequences of humanity's actions have led to trials that offer a pathway to a more unified and enlightened society. The narrative foreshadows a period of reckoning that humanity must face, underlining the importance of heeding the messages delivered by Bahá'u'lláh and the Báb. Through vivid metaphors of upheaval and divine expectation, the author urges readers to awaken to the true potential of their faith amidst global chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Promised_Day_is_Come

Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2006-09-17