Description:
In Revelation, Reality, and Reason, more of 'Alí-Murád Dávúdí's seminal philosophical discourses on Bahá'í belief are finally accessible in English. Dávúdí seamlessly interwove intellectual rigor with the profound spiritual insight of a lifetime spent in study of-and service to-the Revelation of Bahá'u'lláh. His timeless explorations of subjects as varied as the existence and nature of God, the oneness of religion, and the concept of liberty, are sure to delight and inform. Revelation is sure to inspire a new generation of scholars in their efforts to apply the Bahá'í Teachings to the discourses of society.
Brief description: Ali Murad Davudi was a distinguished scholar, researcher and prolific author who taught philosophy in the Faculty of Letters at the University of Tehran. Many of his talks-on topics such as non-involvement in politics, the true nature of freedom, and life after death, for example- were recorded and widely distributed among the Baha'is in Iran. On November 11, 1979, Dr. Davudi was kidnapped while walking alone in a park. His body was never recovered.
Review Quotes:
Generations of Persian-speaking Bahá'ís owe the depth of their knowledge of Bahá'í theology and philosophy to the martyred scholar 'Alí-Murád Dávúdí. Dávúdí provided us lenses through which we could penetrate the depths of the Bahá'í writings. The publication of this volume of translations of fifteen of his speeches and writings is a long-awaited gift for the English-speaking world. The volume's introduction provides a much needed window into the life and legacy of the legend that is Dávúdí.
-Mina Yazdani, Professor of History, Eastern Kentucky University
In Revelation, Reality, and Reason, fifteen of 'Alí-Murád Dávúdí's illuminating philosophical discourses on Bahá'í belief are now beautifully translated into English. As noted in the introduction to this volume, Dávúdí holds a unique place in the history of Bahá'í scholarship, owing in part to his distinctive facility for engaging with classical and contemporary intellectual currents while drawing upon Islamic, Eastern, and Western philosophical thought. In his work, he seamlessly interweaves intellectual rigour with deep spiritual insight grounded in a lifetime spent in research and service to the Revelation of Bahá'u'lláh. His explorations of subjects as varied as the existence and nature of God, the oneness of religion, and the concept of liberty are sure to inform and inspire generations of scholars to come. Their efforts to study the Bahá'í writings and relate the teachings of the Faith to many fields of endeavour aimed at promoting the betterment of humankind will be enriched by these profound reflections.
-Todd Smith, PhD, Association for Bahá'í Studies