'Abdu'l-Bahá (1844-1921), one of the first spiritual teachers from the East to journey to Europe and North America, spent most of his life a prisoner of the Iranian and Ottoman governments. Jailed for advocating the liberal religious and political reforms of his father, Bahá'u'lláh (1817-1892, the founder of the Bahá'í faith), 'Abdu'l-Bahá was finally released from prison in 1906 at the age of 62. He immediately began to preach his gospel of religious unity and racial harmony outside of the Middle East.

On his visit to the United States in 1912, he was hailed by the press and leading intellectuals of the day as the preeminent spokesman of liberal religious faith. His teachings blend together a progressive social program and a profound God-centered faith.

The Wisdom of the Master provides the first gathering of his writings directed to a general audience.

Suggested Music Selection: Andalib: Songs of Invocation by LuAnne Hightower