In the 19th century, many Christians throughout the western world expected the fulfilment of Jesus's promise to return. The widespread expectation culminated in "The Great Disappointment" of 1844. This is a verse-by-verse exploration of Jesus's greatest prophetic sermon, the Olivet Discourse, an examination of 19th century and current Christian interpretations and presents an analysis in the light of Baha'u'llah's teachings.

This if the first volume of a three-volume study programme designed to help Baha'Is familiarize themselves with the Bible and Christian beliefs. Among its major features,Volume 1: - Offers a unique first introduction to the subject - Gives practical advice on how to study the Bible - Examines methods of interpreting the Bible - Provides Biblical evidence supporting the claims of Baha'u'llah - Provides answers to the most common Christian questions concerning proofs and progressive revelation - Gives practical advice on presenting the Baha'I Faith to Christians in a spirit of friendship

This is the final volume of a three volume study programme designed to help Baha'is familiarize themselves with the Bible and Christian Beliefs. Among its features, Volume 3: - Explains Baha'u'llah's key to understandnig Biblical prophecy and symbolism - Demonstrates how Chrsit, Muhammad and Baha'u'llah fulfil the central prophecies of the Bible - Emphasizes Biblical prophecies that are documented in authoritative Baha'I Scripture - Examines areas of agreement between Christian and Baha'I interpretations - Provides Biblical evidence supporting the teachings and interpretations of Baha'u'llah

Understanding Christian Beliefs is the second volume in the series Preparing for a Baha'i and Christian Dialogue. Other titles in the series are Understanding Biblical Evidence and Understanding Biblical Prophecy.