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Prophetic text

Kitab-i-Asma (The Book of Names)

The Bab

Warns followers of the Bayan that mutual denunciation and attachment to their own religious learning may prevent recognition of Him Whom God Shall Make Manifest; XVI.19 anticipates an appearance while followers remain at home. Requires comparable proofs for repudiating a claimant.

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Authorized English excerpts in Selections from the Writings of the Bab, first published 1976; official Bahai Reference Library

XVI.19, XVI.17, XVII.11 and XVII.15, translated extracts

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