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Arabic Bayán
The ''Arabic Bayán'' () is an unfinished book in Arabic written by the Báb around 1848. It functions as a significant scripture in Bábism, asserting that it is a product of divine revelation and inspiration. Etymology and meaning The word ''Bayán'' literally means declaration or elucidation. In the context of Bábism, this term is used to refer to the writings of the Bāb in general, but usually is applied to two specific works, including ''Arabic Bayán''. Its larger sister book is in Persian, called the ''Persian Bayán''. History Exact date of the book's composition has been subject to disagreements. However, internal evidence indicates that it was composed while the Báb was imprisoned in Maku, Iran, at the end of 1848. At that time, the Báb's restrictions were not severe, and he was permitted to write and communicate with his followers. However, he did not manage to make the ''Arabic Bayán'' complete and it remained unfinished with his execution in 1850. Following ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unfinished Creative Work
An unfinished creative work is a painting, novel, musical composition, or other creative work, that has not been brought to a completed state. Its creator may have chosen not to finish it, deferred its completion indefinitely, or may have been prevented from doing so by circumstances beyond their control, such as death. Such pieces are often the subject of speculation as to what the finished piece would have been like had the creator completed the work. Sometimes artworks are finished by others and List of works published posthumously, released posthumously. Unfinished works have had profound influences on their genres and have inspired others in their own projects. The term can also refer to ongoing work which could eventually be finished (i.e. the creator is still living) and is distinguishable from "incomplete work", which can be a work that was finished but is no longer in its complete form. There are many reasons that a work is not completed. Works are usually stopped when th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
