Cf. Rev. 12:6.

Lit., the pivot.

Extract from the letter to Náṣiri’d-Dín Sháh.

Cf. Qur’án 19:17.

Qur’án 36:35.

This conversation shows the uselessness of discussions upon such questions; the teachings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá upon the birth of Christ will be found in the following chapter.

Cf. John 1:12–13.

Gen. 2:7.

Acts 15:20.

i.e., of Christ, Whom the Muslims frequently designate by the title of Rúhu’lláh, the Spirit of God.