Dedication

Dr. Cyrus Peikari is humbled before Bahá'u’lláh, the Glory of God. He also thanks his students, teachers, and fellow seekers of knowledge. Dr. Peikari is also grateful to his family for their support and encouragement.

—Dr. Cyrus Peikari

The part of the book for which I am responsible is dedicated to Olga, who put up with me during all those evenings I spent working on the book and who actually encouraged me to write when I was getting lazy.

—Dr. Anton Chuvakin