On 3/17/04 2:27 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >>Your understanding that the portrayal of the B�b and Bah�'u'll�h in works >>of >>art is forbidden, is correct. The Guardian made it clear that this >>prohibition refers to all Manifestations of God; >>From a letter by the Universal House of Justice, December 3, 1972. >> (Compilations, Lights of Guidance, p. 539) > > Hmm. Wouldn't the paintings of Baha'u'llah and the Bab at the World Centre > constitute "works of art?" If they don't, what exactly is a work of art? > Are we not supposed to be seeing those paintings? Did the Guardian allow > pilgrim's to see them? >
If I understand correctly, there is a small painting of the Bab and a passport photo of Baha'u'llah. The photo of Baha'u'llah is shown to pilgrims. I was under the impression that Abdu'l-Baha began the practice. Don C - - - - - He who believes himself spiritual proves he is not. __________________________________________________ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Baha'i Studies is available through the following: Mail - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Web - http://list.jccc.edu/read/?forum=bahai-st News - news://list.jccc.edu/bahai-st Public - http://www.escribe.com/religion/bahaist Old Public - http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] New Public - http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
