Joel Bjorling - Bahá`í - Baha'i Faith - Religion/Spirituality

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Expert Profile: Joel Bjorling

Expertise: I can answer questions on the basic teachings, practices, and history of the Baha`i Faith and can provide information on diverse Baha`i groups (as the Orthodox Baha`is).

Experience in the area
I have personally studied the Baha'i Faith for over twenty years and published a reference book on the Faith entitled THE BAHA'I FAITH; AN HISTORICAL BIBLIOGRAPHY. I also hold a Masters degree in Theological Studies.

Publications
THE BAHA'I FAITH: AN HISTORICAL BIBLIOGRAPHY (Garland Publishing,1985).

Education/Credentials
BA in Behavioral Sciences (Oral Roberts University)
MATS (McCormick Theological Seminary)
Further study, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 782
Knowledge	9.31 Excellent
Clarity of Response	9.46 Excellent
Timeliness	9.54 Best of the best
Politeness	9.62 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		57

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
8	10	6	10	05/28/08
8	10	10	10	07/03/07
10	10	10	10	11/06/06
10	10	10	10	11/02/06
10	9	10	9	06/05/06

User Comments

Dear Dr. Bjorling, I have just seen the reply to my question. I would like to thank you for your effort and time.
(Amira Radiova on 07/03/07)

Hi Joel, Thanks for very quick response and for taking time to answer my questions. It is very much appreciated. Kind Regards, Andrew
(Andrew on 11/06/06)

wow! you actually answered what i was looking for. thanks. and i will go get that book today.
(gabriel D. on 11/02/06)

Thank you for your response. From my brief survey of Baha'i literature on-line, I would agree with your comments.
(Robert Bruce on 06/05/06)

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Recent Answers from Joel Bjorling

2008-02-12 marriage: It sounds like you have at least a couple different issues: (1) receiving medical payments if you are married, and (2) Baha'i stipulations about marriage. With SSI, etc., you'd have to check with the...

2007-08-11 bahaullah is jesus?: I'm not sure I understand your question, or whether you're asking a question or making a comment. Baha'is do believe that Baha'u'llah is in a spiritual lineage lineage with Jesus, which means that he...

2006-12-26 Guardian of the Cause of God: Jim, you ask a very good question. It has concerned me, too. The Will and Testament of Abdu'l-Baha does say that the Guardian (ie. Shoghi Effendi) should name another Guardian in his lifetime. However...

2006-09-28 Bahá`í ?: Victoria, your question reminds me of a statement of Abdu'l-Baha', one of the leaders of the Baha'i Faith. He was asked, "If I become a Baha'i, will I have to give up the religion of my saintly Christian...

2006-09-26 one faith: Randal, you ask a very pertinent, yet heart-wrenching, question. There have been definite splits in the Baha'i Faith. Your question is pertinent because Baha'is do not own up to these splits--denying...