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TAHIRIH THEALOGY
Female Cosmic Christ Spirit of the Age
Concealed No Longer
Author; Starr*Saffa
Publisher; Zeus Publications,
Qld
2005
ISBN; 1-9210-0551-3
Review by Georgia Efford
This unusual book inquires into many questions, one of
which is “What does the Evolution of Humankind owe to the Divine
Feminine?” This is Thealogy, not Theology.
Author Starr* Saffa investigates this as a researcher
in to the life of a woman virtually unknown to the Western world,
Tahirih-Qurratu’l-Ayn.
Starr* not only produces fascinating details of this
charismatic woman who lived in
Tahirih was an highly accomplished spiritual leader,
educated in the Koran and legal matters. She taught with her twin
soul, a man called the Bab, in announcing the new era of gender
equality and of direct communication for each person with the
Source, rather than the commonly held view of communications through
the imams or mullahs.
She forthrightly declares herself of God and eventually
removes her veil. In 1840 this was enough for a man to slit his
throat at the sight of a woman’s face which, according to the
records, this is what actually happened.
She wrote poetry, composed songs, people
gathered to hear her powerful revolutionary speeches. It is
historically interesting to notice that at the same time as her declarations of freedom for all
women, a
Women’s Rights Convention in
Author Starr* is imbued with the spirit of Tahirih and
throughout the book seeks to reveal her brilliance and truth. The
theme is of “She Whom God Will Make Manifest”. She includes the
screen play for a film about Tahirih’s life and the relevance to
women today.
At the recent public launching of the book at the
Alexander Library in Perth, Western Australia, on 3rd
August,
Starr*, with veiled face, performed the story of Tahirih with great
energy and purpose.
Tahirih is seen as bringing into being the Cosmic
Christ Spirit of the present time of the Cycle of Balance.
Starr* supports her argument with reference to Rudolf
Steiner and other spiritual writers. In fact the book reflects the
years of serious study made by Starr*, her fascinating life spent
with many ethnic cultures around the world, her closeness to Persian
communities and the Baha’i
faith, her wide ranging education enabling her to include chapters
on quantum physics linked with esoteric spiritual studies. She
admonishes the current Baha’i
leadership of neglecting the vital input by Tahirih into their faith
and of refusing to allow women into their
highest global council.
Her personal experiences here must have provided the
fire for Starr* to ignite the revolutionary in herself.
The Internet now enables private research and
collaboration with other scholars to reach new heights. With Starr*
this resource is profoundly deepened by recording her channelling of
and spiritual identification with Tahirih. What makes this book
unusual is that it can be seen as two simultaneous
“autobiographies”, embellished with prayers, exultations, guidance,
songs, poetry, screen play and random experiences of women and men
who Starr* sees as influential in bringing in the new Cycle of
Balance.
Tahirih exists above an ancient landscape peopled with
the hundreds of forms of the God/ess and continues her work through
Starr*.
If Tahirih is a diamond, Starr* reveals its’ nature by
polishing the facets of cultural and spiritual history, physics,
recorded speeches, contemporary commentaries, poetry and direct
channelling. In doing this polishing, Starr* is not afraid to reveal
herself with courage, and shows the Arabic meaning of her name
‘Saffa’ is “steadfast” or “rock”, or in Persian,
“the pervading wave of harmony”.
They are two fascinating entwined stories.
TheAlogy and the Tahirih Path,
December 31, 2005
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Being familiar with the Babi-Baha'i text, and also having a
background in ancient Jewish and Christian scripture I was delighted
with the treatment Starr* Saffa accomplished in her forward thinking
creative book "Tahirih TheAlogy: Female Cosmic Christ Spirit of the
Age".
Saffa's research uncovers the hitherto concealed truth of Tahirih-Qurratu'l-Ayn
being representative of the return Spirit of the Age in 1844, which
was prophesized throughout many ancient scriptures.
The book develops TheAlogy beyond where it has been by using the
Female perspective to enlarge humanity's awareness in its journey
towards harmony and balance as it emerges beyond the patriarchal
society.
Saffa covers a variety of topics in her book including chapters on
Creation Stories, Quantum Physics, Levels of Existence, Tribute of
the Divine Feminine, A movie script for Tahirih's life, all of which
is accompanied by poems and inspirational mystical and esoteric
writings.
I'm putting in this review the twenty points of the Tahirih Path
that Saffa has put together based on Tahirih's teachings so the
reader can see some of the vision for humanity's future that the
book accomplishes.
The Tahirih Path celebrates
1 The coming of the cycle of balance and harmony
2 Inner truth balanced with rational proofs
3 The god/ess within the individual
4 Continuous revelation through the individual
5 Empowerment of the individual
6 The uplifting of the female to be a balanced counterpart to the
male
7 Wholeness of female and male principles within each individual
8 The upraising of feminine qualities in civilization
9 The end of force as an operating principle
10 Religion beyond religion and politics beyond politics
11 Being beyond prophet worship and dogmas of any limiting advice
12 The power of and by the people in the establishment of peace
through magnetic attraction of love
13 Connecting with ones higher self through awareness
14 Knowing through personal gnosis and experience
15 Humanity's advancement scientifically and spiritually
16 Recognizing the divine principles of life throughout the Universe
17 Intelligent reproduction for the betterment of planetary
advancement
18 Limitless co-creation
19 Being connected to all that is
20 Being a living essence of source.
This path needs no formalization as it follows natural cosmic order.
Above all "Tahirih TheAlogy" can be the key to uniting East and West
in today's world.
Yours sincerely,
Betty Butler
Fantastic!!
, January 30, 2006
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Edwin Arieh
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I found this book enchanting and exhilarating, the depths of spiritual riches contained in this book are unbelievable. The talented, and bright new author, Starr Saffa, shows beautifully how Tahirih, a revolutionary figure in 19th century Iran, is a spiritual master at the level of Moses, Jesus, Krishna, Buddha and other such figures. I could not out this book down.
Book Review of Tahirih Thealogy: Female Cosmic Christ Spirit of the
Age”
Concealed No Longer! By Starr* Saffa
This
book is titled Tahirih TheAlogy as opposed to theology, because it
introduces the Divine Feminine message of God in the contemporary
zeitgeist of our times, beginning in the 1840’s when Tahirih opened
the door to a new dispensation for the collective life of humankind
– the manifestation of the Goddess after centuries of suppression by
the paternal era and backlashes of the patriarchal constructs.
Tahirih was the one who tore
off her veil and was put to death proclaiming the Goddess in
spiritual feminine essence. Her death brought about a Goddess
revival, a protest against the patriarchal tyranny in the East. Her
purpose was to bring together the divisions of humankind into one
unity. Starr* tells her story alongside Tahirih’s to weave a message
for the new dimensions of time. For too long religions have been a
form of control, a means to disconnect the individual from their
true selves. This book takes you through the various perspectives,
not disclosed before. She covers Rudolph Steiner’s predictions and
philosophy, the knowledge of the Tau, Star Children, along with an
identity kit for recognizing your star child.
Published by Zeus Publications. Fax: **61 788755 142, htpp//:www.zeus-publicaations.com
ISBN 1-9210-0551-3 $29.95
Dr. Charmaine Saunders speaks about
“Tahirih TheAlogy”
When I was asked to say a few words at Starr's book launch, I didn't feel qualified to speak in depth about the content so I chose to discuss the writing process. Having penned 6 books myself, I feel like an old veteran in the publishing war.
I had a dream beginning to my life as an author
insofar as a publisher approached me rather than the other way
round. He was from
Writing is, by its very nature, a solitary pursuit. It requires great self-belief to take an idea you've birthed and make it into something tangible, something you have created out of your soul and now have to hand over to strangers - publishers, editors, distributors, booksellers and scariest of all, readers! People who are going to judge your work objectively and perhaps harshly. It is your baby and you can't expect anyone else to believe in your child, your dream unless you do; in fact, writing a book is a lot like birthing. When I wrote my first book, I used an electronic typewriter and not being a typist, found it very difficult. The friend who shared my house at the time was an unemotional, scientific type and would often come home to see me at the typewriter, with tears streaming down my face, saying, `This is like giving birth - it hurts!'
On top of all this, Starr has chosen to write a revolutionary book, one that will divide opinion and divide people, create discussion and argument, maybe even offend and provoke criticism. This takes a special brand of courage. I've come to understand in life that it's not being right or wrong that matters, not being conventional or rebellious, but being true to your own inner voice, finding the courage to speak that truth, no matter what. Starr has courage to spare and is a walking embodiment of her name - she already is a star!
Dr. Charmaine Saunders
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REVIEW
by Ken Haley:
Starr Saffa introduces Tahirih
Thealogy with this challenge:
“You may think that this book has little to do with you or
your reality.”
“That’s right,” my conscious
mind interjected, but in a matter of pages I realized that Ms.
Saffa’s inspired argument has very much to do with my reality.
Thealogy is described as the
Divine Female Mouthpiece of God, with Tahirih (aka Qurratu’l-Ayn)
the exemplar of that station in the present age.
Baha’is of course are familiar with Tahirih, one of the
Letters of the Living who first recognized the station of the Bab,
the precursor to Baha’U’llah, the founding messenger of the Baha’i
movement. Ms. Saffa
posits the theory that Tahirih’s purpose and influence reach beyond
the parenthetical corner of religious history that Baha’i writers
have restricted her.
Tahirih “closed the past and
opened the door to a new Dispensation for the collective life of
humankind,” Ms. Saffa declares, and adds, “Her true station as a
Manifestation of God/ess… has hitherto been mostly concealed.”
Concealed no longer.
“Tahirih Thealogy” rips the veil off the premise by most
world religions (including Baha’i) that Messengerhood is a bonding
of a male God with a male Manifestation.
Ms. Saffa produces a joyful reconfiguration of that notion,
and raises the banner of Spiritual Feminism through an enlightening
array of historical examples and spiritual research.
My reality hasn’t been the
same since.
Ken Haley
Ken’s bio and credentials:
Baha’i administrative posts
held:
Local Assemblies:
Indigenous Liaison in
Baja California, Mexico.
Five unpublished novels.
Several published poems.
Newspaper reporter and
columnist for Bisbee Review.
Completed two courses at
Institute of Children’s Writing.
Brochure designer at Maxwell
International Baha’i School.
Translator for El
Ruiseñor Baha’i magazine.
Travels:
Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Israel, Canada.
As a modern follower of Tahira, "Resurrection and Renewal" has my
highest recommendation. This book, along with Starr Saffa's "Tahirih
Thealogy," is essential reading for students of religion,
minorities, and social change. Ya Tahira!
Spiritual Reading Delight, December 6, 2005
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Gallador the Red "Red" ( |
This is an inspiring account of a soul on fire with the love of the
great spiritual figure Tahirih, encountering continuation of
dominating frozen masculine hierarchical structures even within
alleged global spirituality and the author's breaking out of the
shell of outdated stereotypes into the New Day. This is an
indispensable read for all interested in feminine aspect of deity,
Tahirih's miraculous existence and human capacity to transform from
patriarchal force to more balanced and inclusive human harmony.
Tahirih's Light Shines Bright Still, December 25,
2005
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Whoever
Greetings
Readers
My name is Betty
Butler. I am familiar with Saffa’s “Tahirih Thealogy” as well as
with the Babi-Baha’i text which gives me an informed position for
commenting on Badi Villar Cardenas’s review.
I was also
disappointed with
As Saffa
explains elsewhere Tahirih, the Point of Divine Knowledge, knew and
had written down the Words of the Surih of Joseph long before Siyyid
Ali Muhammad penned them for Mulla Husayn. When the Bayan, which was
proclaimed by the Bab (Qa’im) is taken into account then it becomes
clearer that Tahirih is the foundation Word that the entire Baha’i
Faith makes its claim upon (Mother Book).
I made a short
podcast review which addresses other points of Tahirih Thealogy
which can be listened to at:
http://ourfoothills.com/podcast/ .
Sincerely, Betty
Butler
*Badi Villar
Cardenas’s review on line can be found at:
http://tinyurl.com/3mb9fd