Name: Towards a Provisional Hermeneutics of the Qayyúm al-Asmáʾ: Reflections on a Systematic Study of the Qayyúm al-Asmáʾ
Start: 2026-08-08T14:00:00-0400
End: 2026-08-08T15:15:00-0400

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Towards a Provisional Hermeneutics of the Qayyúm al-Asmáʾ: Reflections on a Systematic Study of the Qayyúm al-Asmáʾ

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Saturday August 8, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT

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This presentation reflects on an eight-session seminar devoted to a systematic survey of the Báb's Qayyúm al-Asmá, described by Bahá’u’lláh as “the First, the Greatest and Mightiest of all books.” Through systematic study of a provisional compilation of all available English translations, participants engaged the historical and theological significance of this seminal text and the hermeneutical challenges it poses. This presentation will introduce hermeneutical insights drawn from a systematic survey of the text, historical contours situating the text within 19th century religious ferment, and methodological reflections on engaging profound and intricate sacred texts.

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Aaron Ferguson

Aaron JR Ferguson is a lifelong Baha'i and avid student of history, philosophy, and religion. He has completed a Bachelor's in Anthropology and History and a Master of Science in Epidemiology. He has spent much of the last three years engaged in systematic study and compilation of... Read More →

Saturday August 8, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
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