Announcement, from Dr. Armin Eschraghi
Dear friends,
the German Bahai scholar and author Dr. Udo Schaefer passed away this morning (August 30) in his 93rd year. His contributions to Bahai scholarship, particularly to the areas of ethics and theology, as well as his invaluable services in defending the Faith over many decades will no doubt be fondly remembered and thoroughly appreciated by future generations. His deep familiarity with both the Bahai Writings as well as ‘European’ philosophical and theological discourses, his original approach, his sharp mind and logic, as well as his unique writing style, all combined with steadfastness and unshakable loyalty to the Cause, will continue to inspire Bahai scholars around the world. Those who have known him, will add his modesty, his humour and wit and his generosity.
He will be dearly missed. Please pray for his family and for his soul´s progress in the next world.
A befitting obituary will no doubt be shared in due course.
Warm regards
Armin
A number of Dr. Schaefer’s publications are online here.
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a letter Letter received via the National Spiritual Assembly of Germany:
“The Universal House of Justice learned from a communication received from your Secretary of the passing of Udo Schaefer, and it asks that you convey its condolences to his wife, children, and other family members for the loss they have sustained. It recalls the years he served as a member of your institution and, in particular, the contributions he made to a prominent publication written to overcome misunderstandings about the Faith that had arisen among certain Christians in Germany. The House of Justice will offer supplications in the Holy Shrines that his soul, now relieved of earthly concerns, may be immersed in the ocean of God’s grace. Prayers will also be offered that the hearts of his loved ones may be consoled at this time of bereavement. “
Comment by Sen — September 10, 2019 @ 20:54 |