Progressive revelation

What it is: Progressive revelation teaches that religious truth is communicated in historical cycles by messengers suited to the time and human capacity.

How the tradition understands it: Earlier religions are seen as authentic expressions of one divine source, with differences linked to context and historical stage.

Textual basis and context: This belief is central to the Bahá'í interpretation of world religious history.

Debates and variations: The theme is often discussed in interreligious dialogue and in external critiques about continuity and rupture.

Supportive

Kitab-i-Iqan on Manifestations

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The work explains the role of divine messengers in history.

Reference: Kitab-i-Iqan, passages on messengers.
Content: The text articulates revelatory continuity and the differences among historical missions.
Use in debate: It is very important for the Manifestations of God.

Kitab-i-Iqan on religious unity

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Bahá’u’lláh interprets prophecy and continuity among religions.

Reference: Kitab-i-Iqan.
Content: The work presents a reading of revelation, prophecy, and the succession of divine messengers.
Use in debate: It is central to progressive revelation and the unity of religions.