The Quickening Unknown Poetry of Tahirih

The Quickening is a newly translated collection of stirring poems by the renowned nineteenth-century poetess Táhirih; that deal with a subject that has challenged religious scholars throughout the ages. Among the world religions, no theme has attracted more attention or caused more controversy than the concept of a last judgment or end of time. The Bahá'í view of the ôResurrection,ö or the ôQuickening,ö as the term is translated here, stands in bold contrast to many traditional views. It is seen as a prelude to a glorious outcome-the galvanizing of our collective will to bring about a just and lasting peace and the unification of humankind. In addition to the beautifully crafted English translation of Táhirih's poems, this volume also includes her work in the original Persian and Arabic. Book jacket.

John S. Hatcher, PhD, is a professor emeritus of English literature at the University of South Florida in Tampa. A widely published poet, distinguished lecturer, and award-winning author, he has written more than twenty books. Among these are his own poetry and novels, as well as studies of literature, philosophy, and Bah' theology and scripture. He and his family live on a farm near Plant City, Florida. Amrollah Hemmat was born and educated in Tehran and is the coauthor of four volumes of poetry translated from Persian and Arabic into English, as well as the author of books and educational material on Arabic grammar. He received an MS degree in applied behavioral science from Johns Hopkins University and a PhD in communication from the University of South Florida. Currently, he is a graduate faculty member of Central Michigan University, in addition to leading other higher education programs.