TY - BOOK AU - 'Abdu'l-Baha TI - Talks by 'Abdu'l-Bahá : Universal Education SN - 9781931847872 (alk. paper) PY - 2011/// CY - Wilmette, IL PB - Baha'i Publishing KW - Collected Works KW - 'Abdu'l-Baha KW - Education KW - Baha'i Faith KW - The Promulgation of Universal Peace N1 - Talks by 'Abdu'l-Baha: Universal Education is a collection of talks given by 'Abdu'l-Baha - the son and appointed successor of Baha'u'llah, the Prophet and Founder of the Baha'i Faith - during his historic journey to Europe and North America in 1911 and 1912. Speaking in front of multiple audiences, 'Abdu'l-Baha offered profound insights on the importance of education. These informative and engaging talks detail how education is an integral and glorified element of the advancement of civilization and the betterment of the world. The talks included in this volume are timely today with their emphasis on education for all. 'Abdu'l-Baha offers insight into the significance of education on both a material and spiritual level. Stressing the exalted role of motherhood and the equality of women and men, he places special emphasis on the need for universal education for all, regardless of gender, class, race, or circumstance ER -