This young Man, Christ, through an extraordinary power
abrogated the ancient Mosaic Law and undertook to reform the morals of the
people. He once again laid the foundation of eternal honour for the
Israelites—nay, He undertook to rehabilitate the fortunes of the entire human
race—and spread abroad teachings that were not reserved for Israel alone but
formed the basis for the universal happiness of human society.
The first to arise to destroy Him were the Israelites—His
own people and kindred. And to outward seeming they indeed overcame Him and
reduced Him to utter abasement, till at last they crowned Him with the crown of
thorns and crucified Him. But this Man, while outwardly immersed in deepest
affliction, proclaimed: “This Sun will rise, this Light will shine resplendent,
My grace will encompass the world, and all Mine enemies will be confounded.”
And even as He spoke, so it came to pass, for all the kings of the earth were
unable to resist Him. Nay, all their standards were cast down, while the
standard of that Wronged One was raised to the loftiest heights.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (Table talks in Akka, authenticated by ‘Abdu’l-Baha; ‘Some Answered Questions’ –
2014 revised translation by the Baha’i World Centre)
