...The Cause of Christ was like a lifeless body; and when after three days the disciples became assured and steadfast, and began to serve the Cause of Christ, and resolved to spread the divine teachings, putting His counsels into practice, and arising to serve Him, the Reality of Christ became resplendent and His bounty appeared; His religion found life; His teachings and His admonitions became evident and visible. In other words, the Cause of Christ was like a lifeless body until the life and the bounty of the Holy Spirit surrounded it.
Such is the meaning of the resurrection of Christ, and this was a true resurrection.... (‘Abdu’l-Baha, ‘Some Answered Questions’)
Such is the meaning of the resurrection of Christ, and this was a true resurrection.... (‘Abdu’l-Baha, ‘Some Answered Questions’)
