Robert H Stockman has a doctorate in the history of religion from in the U.S. from Harvard University. He has authored three books and various articles about Baha'i history amd theology, and has traveled throughout the world lecturing on Baha'i topics. He is an instructor of religious studies at Depaul University in Chicago, and Director of the Wilmette Institute, whoch offers online courses on the Baha'i Faith. He lives in South Bend, Indiana.