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Baha'u'llah was born in 1817 in Tihran, now the capital of Iran. His life was remarkable from birth. In infancy, He never cried-a cause of astonishment to His mother. In childhood and youth He manifested a rare quality of attraction which endeared Him to all, and a wisdom surpassing that of learned men. Reminiscent of Jesus Christ, Who at the age of twelve was found conversing in the temple with the doctors who were astonished at His understanding (luk 2:46-47), Baha'u'llah would converse with the religious scholars of His time, answering questions and explaining the meaning of diffcult passages of scripture, although He, too, had never attended any school. By the time He was fourteen, His penetrating understanding and eloquence were widely recognized in both religious and government circles. (1992 Encyclopedia Britannica Book of the Year )
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