Portraits of some Bahá’í Women William Sears are a commentary on nearly

are a commentary on nearly 6000 years of human efforts to understand God's purpose for Man

planted seeds of reform and paved the way for an age of unity and renewal

At a time when children are transitioning to pre-youth with burning questions and a new understanding of the world around them

When He said that He was the Promised One Who had come to renew religion and prepare the way for One greater than Himself Whose teachings would bring peace to the world

As such it conveys a message of hope and optimism for all who value truth and who yearn for justice to prevail

Portraits of some Bahá’í Women William Sears are a commentary on nearly'Among the miracles which distinguish this sacred dispensation is this, that women have evinced a greater boldness than men when enlisted in the ranks of the Faith.' Abdul Bah. Western women have always been in the forefront of teaching the Bah' Faith. Here are short pen portraits of seven such women whose services to the Cause of Bah'u'llh have spanned the twentieth century. Emogene Hoagg, Claudia Coles, Anna Kunz, Amelia Collins, Kate Dwyer, Ella