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“What an amazing book – a book that really presents a challenge to the world, and is an absolute joy to read.” — Bahá’í Reviewing Panel, United Kingdom

“. . . a classic for this time in Bahá’í publishing . . .” — Dr. David S. Ruhe

In the 19th century Bahá’u’lláh predicted the “lamentations of Berlin”, the downfall of Germany in two great wars. He warned against nuclear weapons, foresaw the drawing together of humanity into a global village, and offered – to the rulers of His time – a detailed blueprint for world peace.

Who was Bahá’u’lláh? He claimed to be God’s Messenger for this age. Is this true? And even if it is, how could we ever really know? Members of the Bahá’í Faith believe these questions constitute the most urgent challenge facing humanity today.

Journalist Gary Matthews suggests that anyone claiming divine authority must:

• be able correctly to describe future events;
• understand scientific facts not yet discovered in his time;
• possess skills he could not have learned in any school;
• display a mastery of spiritual and social problems beyond the ken of even his most learned contemporaries;
• make a profound impact on those who encounter him; and
• live an exemplary life in accord with his own teachings.

Combining the tools of his trade with methods of modern science, Matthews confronts the challenge of Bahá’u’lláh – and uncovers the scoop of a lifetime.