The Reality of Man is an important new collection of writings from Bahaullah and his appointed successor, Abdul-Baha, on the spiritual nature of human beings. This compilation provides a sample of the Bahai religion's vast teachings on the nature of man, including God's love for humanity; the time in which we live; the purpose of life; our spiritual reality; the nature of the human soul; how human beings develop spiritually; and immortality and life hereafter. Appendixes present Bahai teachings about the divine Messengers of God.