The
Bahá'í view of
God is essentially
monotheistic. God is the imperishable, uncreated being who is the source of all existence. He is described as "a
personal God, unknowable, inaccessible, the source of all Revelation, eternal,
omniscient,
omnipresent and
almighty". Though transcendent and inaccessible directly, his image is reflected in his creation. The purpose of creation is for the created to have the capacity to know and love its creator. God communicates his will and purpose to humanity through intermediaries, known as
Manifestations of God, who are the prophets and messengers that have founded religions from prehistoric times up to the present day.