John Kolstoe

Pondering the Fire Tablet: Reflections on Baha'u'llah's Fire Tablet John Kolstoe

Publisher Marketing: The last paragraph of Baha'u'llah's "Fire Tablet" advises that: "the servants read and ponder this..." This essay suggests ways to do that and become enchanted with that unique Tablet. Here is what some readers have said: "I have to admit that the Fire Tablet was not my favorite spiritual reference. I was usually over-whelmed and lacking the understanding to its many references.... This (booklet) has read like a cliff hanger for me - reading as fast as I could to see what more explanation you could present. I will now go thru the book slowly and gather the many pieces of 'pondering' it shares!" "Illuminating! It brings the Tablet to life!" "Refreshing new views, suggesting other insights to be discovered." "It is a 'sweet', thoughtful, in-depth (but of course not exhaustive) study of the Tablet. I found it stretching my intellect, spiritual perceptive and my knowledge of the English language. The humility with which you approach the Tablet, the reflections and questions you offer are totally without affectation." "It makes me want to search for more." "I became aware of much that never occurred to me before." "Your extended essay on the Fire Tablet provides a reader who is relatively unfamiliar with the text an irresistible invitation to read and ponder it. For one who is already in love with this Tablet, it can no doubt enrich their understanding, as you approach the text from a number of different directions, all engaging and enticing."" Contributor Bio:  Kolstoe, John John Kolstoe has spent most of his life pioneering for the Baha'i Faith, including both in the Arctic and the Tropics. He has traveled extensively in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Pacific - teaching, giving courses and leading workshops. Kolstoe has served in a variety of capacities, including off and on for eight years as an adjunct professor at the Baha'i Academy in Panchgani, India helping design and facilitate courses and workshops on Universal Human Values. He currently divides his time between Montana and St. Lucia.