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Luke Slott's Stories of Light episodes
- Gate of Heaven Diary Ep. 24: Dr. Cormick
After being inflicted with the bastinado by the high priest of Tabríz, the Báb requires medical attention. In this episode, we meet the good Dr. Cormick, the only known Westerner to have met the Báb.
*Correction: I said incorrectly that Dr. Cormick's family came from County Tipperary. The Cormicks were actually from County Kilkenny.
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On October 29 and 30, 2019, the Bahá'í community invites you to join in celebration of the Bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb (the Gate), the Forerunner of Bahá'u'lláh. The Gate of Heaven Podcast is an audio-only version of the Gate of Heaven Video Diary, a series of storytelling videos posted on YouTube in 2019 to accompany the release of my new album, Gate of Heaven. The diary tells the story of the Báb and His heroic followers, as recorded by Nabíl in his 19th-century chronicle, The Dawn-Breakers. For more resources visit gateofheavendiary.comSupport the show
7 min - Gate of Heaven Diary Ep. 23: The Trial in Tabríz
In Episode 23, the Báb is put on trial and, before an assembly of high-ranking religious leaders, makes an historic declaration.
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On October 29 and 30, 2019, the Bahá'í community invites you to join in celebration of the Bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb (the Gate), the Forerunner of Bahá'u'lláh. The Gate of Heaven Podcast is an audio-only version of the Gate of Heaven Video Diary, a series of storytelling videos posted on YouTube in 2019 to accompany the release of my new album, Gate of Heaven. The diary tells the story of the Báb and His heroic followers, as recorded by Nabíl in his 19th-century chronicle, The Dawn-Breakers. For more resources visit gateofheavendiary.comSupport the show
14 min - Gate of Heaven Diary Ep. 22: Horse Whispering in Úrúmíyyih
En route to Tabríz, the Báb and the military guards escorting Him, stop in Úrúmíyyih*, where a Prince decides to put the Báb's powers to the test.
*Correction: in my research, I had misunderstood the size of Urumieh. It is not a village but rather the largest city in the West Azerbaijan province of Iran. My apologies for the error.
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On October 29 and 30, 2019, the Bahá'í community invites you to join in celebration of the Bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb (the Gate), the Forerunner of Bahá'u'lláh. The Gate of Heaven Podcast is an audio-only version of the Gate of Heaven Video Diary, a series of storytelling videos posted on YouTube in 2019 to accompany the release of my new album, Gate of Heaven. The diary tells the story of the Báb and His heroic followers, as recorded by Nabíl in his 19th-century chronicle, The Dawn-Breakers. For more resources visit gateofheavendiary.comSupport the show
6 min - Gate of Heaven Diary Ep. 21: The Prison of Chihríq
When Prime Minister Aqásí realizes the extent of His influence in Máh-Kú, he transfers the Báb to an even more remote location, the Prison Fortress of Chihríq. But even there, in the distant mountains of Azerbaijan, the Báb's spirit cannot be restrained.
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On October 29 and 30, 2019, the Bahá'í community invites you to join in celebration of the Bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb (the Gate), the Forerunner of Bahá'u'lláh. The Gate of Heaven Podcast is an audio-only version of the Gate of Heaven Video Diary, a series of storytelling videos posted on YouTube in 2019 to accompany the release of my new album, Gate of Heaven. The diary tells the story of the Báb and His heroic followers, as recorded by Nabíl in his 19th-century chronicle, The Dawn-Breakers. For more resources visit gateofheavendiary.comSupport the show
7 min - Gate of Heaven Diary Ep. 20: Quddús, Beloved Disciple
When Mullá Husayn arrives in Mázindarán, he stays as a guest in the home of his fellow disciple Quddús, only to discover the very treasure that the Báb had sent him to find.
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On October 29 and 30, 2019, the Bahá'í community invites you to join in celebration of the Bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb (the Gate), the Forerunner of Bahá'u'lláh. The Gate of Heaven Podcast is an audio-only version of the Gate of Heaven Video Diary, a series of storytelling videos posted on YouTube in 2019 to accompany the release of my new album, Gate of Heaven. The diary tells the story of the Báb and His heroic followers, as recorded by Nabíl in his 19th-century chronicle, The Dawn-Breakers. For more resources visit gateofheavendiary.comSupport the show
14 min - Gate of Heaven Diary Ep. 19: The Mother Book
In the prison of Máh-Kú, the Báb composes His 'Mother Book', the Bayán, in which He clearly defines the purpose of His religion - to prepare the way for Him Whom God Will Make Manifest. With the gates of the prison now open, His followers begin flocking to Máh-Kú. Among the arrivals is Mullá Husayn to whom the Báb gives a new mission - to find another treasure in the province of Mázindarán.
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On October 29 and 30, 2019, the Bahá'í community invites you to join in celebration of the Bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb (the Gate), the Forerunner of Bahá'u'lláh. The Gate of Heaven Podcast is an audio-only version of the Gate of Heaven Video Diary, a series of storytelling videos posted on YouTube in 2019 to accompany the release of my new album, Gate of Heaven. The diary tells the story of the Báb and His heroic followers, as recorded by Nabíl in his 19th-century chronicle, The Dawn-Breakers. For more resources visit gateofheavendiary.comSupport the show
13 min - Forgiveness
The fifth song from Gate of Heaven, based on a prayer of the Báb.
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On October 29 and 30, 2019, the Bahá'í community invites you to join in celebration of the Bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb (the Gate), the Forerunner of Bahá'u'lláh. The Gate of Heaven Podcast is an audio-only version of the Gate of Heaven Video Diary, a series of storytelling videos posted on YouTube in 2019 to accompany the release of my new album, Gate of Heaven. The diary tells the story of the Báb and His heroic followers, as recorded by Nabíl in his 19th-century chronicle, The Dawn-Breakers. For more resources visit gateofheavendiary.comSupport the show
6 min - Gate of Heaven Diary Ep. 18: The Warden of Máh Kú
When the Báb is discovered in the house of Manúchihr Khán, Muhammad Sháh immediately summons Him to Tehran. But Prime Minister Aqásí has other plans. Fearful that the King may fall under His spell, he redirects the Báb to the prison of Máh-Kú, far away from the capital. But even Alí Khán, the stone-hearted warden of Máh-Kú, cannot resist the charm of his captive.
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On October 29 and 30, 2019, the Bahá'í community invites you to join in celebration of the Bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb (the Gate), the Forerunner of Bahá'u'lláh. The Gate of Heaven Podcast is an audio-only version of the Gate of Heaven Video Diary, a series of storytelling videos posted on YouTube in 2019 to accompany the release of my new album, Gate of Heaven. The diary tells the story of the Báb and His heroic followers, as recorded by Nabíl in his 19th-century chronicle, The Dawn-Breakers. For more resources visit gateofheavendiary.comSupport the show
16 min - Gate of Heaven Diary Ep. 17: Manúchihr Khán's Love
When the religious leaders of Isfahan plot to kill the Báb, the governor, Manúchihr Khán, hatches his own elaborate plan to protect Him. In this episode, we learn about the governor's whole-hearted devotion to the Báb and His message.
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On October 29 and 30, 2019, the Bahá'í community invites you to join in celebration of the Bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb (the Gate), the Forerunner of Bahá'u'lláh. The Gate of Heaven Podcast is an audio-only version of the Gate of Heaven Video Diary, a series of storytelling videos posted on YouTube in 2019 to accompany the release of my new album, Gate of Heaven. The diary tells the story of the Báb and His heroic followers, as recorded by Nabíl in his 19th-century chronicle, The Dawn-Breakers. For more resources visit gateofheavendiary.comSupport the show
13 min - Gate of Heaven Diary Ep. 16: Isfahán, Jewel of Iran
When Husayn Khán orders the Báb to leave Shiraz, He sets out for the city of Isfahan, 'The Jewel of Iran' where He has been directing His followers to gather. As the Báb's fame spreads through Isfahan, the city's religious leaders become envious and hatch a plot to have the Báb killed. The governor*, however, takes a different view of the Báb.
*Historical Correction: In this episode, I said incorrectly that Manúchihr Khán, the Governor of Isfahan, was a Muslim. He was, in fact, a Georgian Christian.
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On October 29 and 30, 2019, the Bahá'í community invites you to join in celebration of the Bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb (the Gate), the Forerunner of Bahá'u'lláh. The Gate of Heaven Podcast is an audio-only version of the Gate of Heaven Video Diary, a series of storytelling videos posted on YouTube in 2019 to accompany the release of my new album, Gate of Heaven. The diary tells the story of the Báb and His heroic followers, as recorded by Nabíl in his 19th-century chronicle, The Dawn-Breakers. For more resources visit gateofheavendiary.comSupport the show
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About Luke Slott's Stories of Light
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Hi there, I'm Luke Slott from Dublin. Throughout my life as a musician, I've always loved sharing the stories behind my songs. In this podcast, I focus on sharing stories from the history of the…
Bahá'í Faith, my main source of creative inspiration. Hope you enjoy these Stories of Light!