Some Ans. Questions 2014 by -'Abdu'l-Bahá- 1 Para

The reason is that we consider here not the individuality of the person but the reality of his perfections- that is to say, the very same perfections that Elias possessed were realized in John the Baptist as well. Thus John the Baptist was the promised Elias. What is being considered here is not the essence[105] but the attributes. (33:6) com1

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