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In 1911, the distinguished Baháí scholar Mírzá Abu’l-Fadl found himself confronting a provocative article by Peter Z. Easton, a Protestant missionary whose jealousy of the burgeoning Baháí message led him to launch a critique in Evangelical Christendom. Mírzá Abu’l-Fadl methodically dismantled Easton’s arguments against the Baháí Faith, focusing on four key points of contention. This response not only counters Easton’s claims but also situates the Baháí Faith within the larger narrative of its emergence in Europe and America—where it met both admiration and opposition from Christian leaders. Mírzá Abu’l-Fadl’s work, The Brilliant Proof, is a powerful defense of the Baháí Revelation that resonated so deeply with ‘Abdu’l-Bahá that he encouraged followers to read and reflect on it in anticipation of future challenges. Join us as we explore this significant interfaith dialogue and the lasting impact of Mírzá Abu’l-Fadl’s insights.