- Abbreviations of the Bahá'í Writings. Glenn Cameron, comp, Brett Zamir, comp, Jonah Winters, comp. (1996-2025). List of the standard abbreviations of all Sacred Writings and other canonical Bahá'í texts, combined with the bibliography from the Basic Bahá'í Chronology. Archived; superseded by bahai-library.com/abbreviations. Resources.
- About Bahá'í Library Online. Jonah Winters (1997-2025). Background of this private, non-profit library: credits, history, content, ownership, notes. Etc.
- Arc of Ascent: The Purpose of Physical Reality II, by John S. Hatcher: Review. Ross Woodman (1994). Reviews.
- Ayesha of the Bosphorus: A Romance of Constantinople. Stanwood Cobb (1915). A novella combining fiction with scenes from the lives of Abdu'l-Bahá and the Bahá'ís in Haifa in the early 1900s. Includes introduction by Bei Dawud. Fiction.
- Bahá'í Communities by Country: Research Notes. Graham Hassall, Jonah Winters, ed. (2000). Brief notes on the history of Bahá'í activities and the dates of NSA formation in Africa, China, Australia, and elsewhere. Essays.
- Bahá'í Ethics: Answers to 55 Questions Submitted by Arthur Dobrin. Dianne Bradford, Fiona Missaghian, Udo Schaefer, Robert Stockman, Jonah Winters, comp. (2001 / 2004). Answers to questions submitted in preparation for a source book in religious ethics for a college course at Hofstra University, New York, fall 2001. Essays.
- Bahá'í Library Offline: Download archive of entire site. Jonah Winters (2024/2026). Downloadable version of entire website, designed for use on your computer with local links, no need for an internet connection. Download direct from archive.org, or by BitTorrent. Etc.
- Bahá'í Library Online at 25: Background, Functioning, and Future. Jonah Winters (2022-05). Notes written for the 25th anniversary of this website. Presentations.
- Bahá'u'lláh's Influence on the New York School of Painting: The "Unapprehended Inspiration" of Newman and Rothko. Ross Woodman (1991). The paintings of New Yorkers Barnett Newman and Mark Rothko may best be understood as a powerful first evidence of what Bahá’u’lláh called “the rising Orb of Divine Revelation, from behind the veil of concealment.” Articles.
- Bayan (Bayán-i-Farsí and Bayán-i-'Arabí), The: Wilmette Institute faculty notes. Brent Poirier, Christopher Buck, Moojan Momen, Jonah Winters (1997). Study.
- Bibliography for the Tablets of Bahá'u'lláh: Key to sources and full citations. Jonah Winters, comp. (1999). Bibliographies.
- Bibliography for the Tablets of Baha'u'llah: List of citations and resources for Tablets revealed 1877-1892. Jonah Winters, comp. (1999). Annotated list of historical references to Bahá'u'lláh's "Bahji period". Bibliographies.
- Bibliography for the Tablets of Baha'u'llah: List of citations and resources for Tablets revealed 1868-1877. Jonah Winters, comp. (1999). Annotated list of historical references to Bahá'u'lláh's "Akka period". Bibliographies.
- Bibliography for the Tablets of Baha'u'llah: List of citations and resources for Tablets revealed 1863-1868. Jonah Winters, comp. (1999). Annotated list of historical references to Bahá'u'lláh's "Adrianople period". Bibliographies.
- Bibliography for the Tablets of Baha'u'llah: List of citations and resources for Tablets revealed 1853-1863. Jonah Winters, comp. (1999). Annotated list of historical references to Bahá'u'lláh's "Baghdad period". Bibliographies.
- Biography of Wilhelmina Sherriff Bain. Jonah Winters, comp. (2013). Compilation of documents about an early feminist and peace advocate who received a Tablet from Abdu'l-Bahá in 1908. Biographies.
- Buddhism and the Bahá'í Faith, by Moojan Momen: Review. Jonah Winters (1994). Issues raised by Momen's attempt to show that both religions are compatible, that the manifestation of Bahá'u'lláh fulfills the prophecies of the Buddha on the coming of a future Maitreya Buddha, and Bahá'í re-interpretations of Buddhist theology. Reviews.
- Character: A Sequence in Spiritual Psychology. Stanwood Cobb (1938). A spiritual autobiography; scientific and religious foundations for character; self-development; the law of duty; altruism and selflessness; progress. Includes discussion of two days spent with Abdu'l-Bahá in 1908. Books.
- Chronology of Persecutions of Babis and Baha'is. Jonah Winters, comp. (1998). Resources.
- Cobb, Stanwood and Ida Nayan Whitlam: Bios and photos from "Find a Grave". Jonah Winters, comp. (2014). Short biographies of Stanwood Cobb and his wife Ida. Biographies.
- Communicative Interaction: Relating Habermasian Universalism to Baha'i Consultation. Jonah Winters (1996). The philosophy of Jurgen Habermas has been influential in formulating definitions of morality. These theories are similar to the unique use by Bahá'ís of "consultation" as a tool for creating civil societies and nonrepressive moral codes. Personal.
- Diacritics and transliteration. Jonah Winters (2002). Brief overview -- now outdated -- of the Library's policy on the use of diacritics; includes links to other documents on the topic. Etc.
- Difficulties of the Young Turk Party, The. Stanwood Cobb (1912-01). Reflections on the character and political fortunes of the Young Turks, written shortly before the partitioning of Ottoman empire. Essays.
- Donor Update Letters. Jonah Winters (2023-2025). Letters sent as periodic updates to supporters of the Baha'i Library Online redevelopment project, which serve as a change-log. Etc.
- Download Bahá'í Library Online: database only. Jonah Winters (2013/2020/2026). Download the Bahá'í Library database. Download direct from archive.org, or by faster BitTorrent. [version 5.3, 2026-04] Etc.
- Dying for God: Martyrdom in the Shii and Babi Religions. Jonah Winters (1997). Religious and cultural meanings of martyrdom/witnessing, and their role in Shí'í and Bábí history. Personal.
- Dying for Our Sins. Rachel Woodlock (1998). Examination of the Christian doctrine of the substitutionary atonement and whether such a doctrine has a place within a Bahá'í theological framework. Essays.
- Effulgences (Tajallíyát): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters (1999). Study.
- End of the World: Whatever Happened?, The: Or Leftover Time to Kill. Ross Woodman (1991). If we contrast the eschatology of Bahá’u’lláh with that of Hegel and Nietzsche, we can locate and explore the spiritual origins of the planetary consciousness (the Divine Springtime) upon which the survival of humankind and the globe itself now depends. Articles.
- Essential Mysticism, The. Stanwood Cobb (1918). Clarification of some of the spiritual problems of humanity; the real value of Oriental mysticism; the mystery of the soul of man in terms not of psychology but of daily life; the value of spirituality in daily life. Books.
- Family and the Future, The: Legal Perspectives. P. E. Ringwood (1995). Legal action and institutions must be developed which are positive, constructive and linked with community education and resources to improve the quality of family life; we must not forget that all life has a spiritual perspective. Essays.
- Fiftieth Anniversary of The Master: Performance piece. Jim Wood, Jim Wood, reader, Deborah Buttrey, reader. (1968). An artistic piece appropriate for play at the commemoration of the ascension of 'Abdu'l-Bahá. Produced, performed, and narrated by Jim Wood; also read by Deborah Buttrey. Audio.
- Fire Tablet (Lawh-i-Qad Ihtaraqa'l-Mukhlisún): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters (1999). Study.
- Four Valleys (Chahar Vádí): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters (1999). Study.
- Genealogical Background of the Founders of the Bábí and the Bahá'í Faiths. Mark T. Wood (2001). Includes memorandum from the Research Department of the Universal House of Justice. Articles.
- Glossary of internet-related terms. Jonah Winters (1998). A document created in 1998, when many users were new to the Web, explaining some common internet terms. Retained for historical interest. Etc.
- "Good of the World and the Happiness of the Nations: A Study of Modern Utopian and Dystopian Literature," by Elham Afnan: Commentary. Ross Woodman (1989). Reviews.
- Hidden Words, also known as Book of Fatimih (Kalimát-i-Maknúnih): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters (1999). Study.
- Hidden Words, also known as Book of Fatimih (Kalimát-i-Maknúnih): Wilmette Institute faculty notes. E. G. Browne, Jack McLean, Julio Savi, Jonah Winters (1999). Study.
- Homoculture: Principles of Baha'i Education. Stanwood Cobb (1935). With its teachings of universal civilization the Bahá'í Faith contains a wealth of directions regarding pedagogy, and exerts a revolutionary effect upon cultural and spiritual education. Articles.
- In His Presence: Visits to 'Abdu'l-Bahá. Roy C. Wilhelm, Stanwood Cobb, Genevieve L. Coy (1989). Re-publication of Wilhelm's Knock and It Shall Be Opened Unto You (1908), Cobb's Memories of 'Abdu'l-Bahá (1962), and Coy's A Week in 'Abdu'l-Bahá's Home (1921). Text missing quotation marks. Books.
- "In the Beginning Was the Word": Apocalypse and the Education of the Soul. Ross Woodman (1993). Hidden meanings in scripture and the soul are metaphorically identified with the huris, or brides. The bridegroom, Bahá'ulláh, enters union as the marriage of the Manifestation with the Maid of Heaven, who releases the Logos and the newly created soul. Articles.
- Inner Dimensions of Revelation, The. Ross Woodman (1997). Mysticism; God's appearance to the individual; union and the feminine soul of the Manifestation. Articles.
- Is the Bahá'í Faith a "World Religion" or a "New Religious Movement"?. Denis MacEoin, Robert Stockman, Juan Cole, Will C. van den Hoonaard, Jonah Winters, ed. (1997-05). Compilation of emails about the socio-religious classification of the Bahá'í Faith. Essays.
- Islamic Contributions to Civilization. Stanwood Cobb (1963). Overview of the many inventions and sciences which were developed by or transmitted by Islamic people and nations. Books.
- Jack Boyd memoirs. Jack Boyd, Gary Fuhrman, ed, Jonah Winters, ed. (2004/2013). Memoirs of Jack and Eileen Boyd, pioneers in Canada, covering the years 1953-2012. Includes recollections of travel, biographies of other Bahá'ís, and historical observations. Biographies.
- Khatt-i-Badí' (The New Script): Transliteration and Notes. Jonah Winters, comp. (2018). Latin transliteration of Mírzá Muhammad-'Alí's "conlang" alphabet by Grover Gonzales. Includes notes by the Universal House of Justice, an overview by Gonzales, and samples of the script. Resources.
- Kitáb-i-Aqdas (Most Holy Book): "Multilinear" Translation project and Glossary. Bahá'u'lláh, Jonah Winters, comp, Various, trans. (1999). Side-by-side comparisons of the authorized translation with earlier translations of Anton Haddad and Earl Elder. Includes short glossary to the Aqdas. Translations.
- Kitáb-i-Aqdas (Most Holy Book): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters (1998). Study.
- Kitáb-i-Íqán, The Book of Certitude: Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters (1999). Study.
- Letter to Mrs A.M. Bryant re interment of the remains of The Bab on Mt. Carmel. May Woodcock, A. M. Bryant (1909). Brief description of the interment of the remains of the Bab on Mt. Carmel on 21 March 1909. Pilgrims.
- List of useful published resources for Bahá'í Studies. Jonah Winters (1998). A (now-outdated) bibliography of academic books helpful to Bahá'í studies. Etc.
- Maps and charts in Baha'i World volumes. John Conkling, comp, Jonah Winters, ed. (2010). List of all inserts and maps included in volumes of the Bahá'í World books. Maps.
- Martyrdom in Jihad. Jonah Winters (1997). Unlike Judeo-Christianity, Islam does not contain a core of martyrdom. Rather, it occurs in three disparate areas: war/jihad, asceticism, and Shi'ism. I examine the relationship between jihad and martyrdom and their classical and contemporary meanings. Personal.
- Meaning of Life, The. Stanwood Cobb (1932). The sole purpose of life, so far as the individual is concerned, is growth through struggle. Not to be active is to stagnate and atrophy; movement and change is the sign of life. Articles.
- Memories of 'Abdu'l-Bahá. Stanwood Cobb (1962). Recollections by eminent American Bahá'í author Cobb (1881–1982). Pilgrims.
- Metaphor and the Language of Revelation. Ross Woodman (1997). To enter the realm of metaphor as the language of the soul is to come into direct contact with the Word as the originating power of creation. Articles.
- New Horizons for the Child. Stanwood Cobb (1934). Understanding the child; character training; home life; the child as an individual; limitations of activity education; children as creative and active beings; romanticism vs. classicism; builders of civilization. Includes 20 pages of childrens' poetry. Books.
- New Leaven, The: Progressive Education and Its Effect upon the Child and Society. Stanwood Cobb (1928). On principles of the new education; revolutionizing pedagogy and transforming the child; importance of social engagement in schools; the ages of enrollment of children and preparatory schools, from nursery-primary through secondary school to college. Books.
- New Religions of the Nineteeth Century: Babism. Frank F. Ellinwood (1904). Overview of Bábí history, briefer history of the lives of Bahá'u'lláh and Abdu'l-Bahá, comments of Henry Jessup on Bahá'í pilgrims, introduction to the United States, and brief summary of Bahá'í teachings. Excerpts.
- Notes and Commentary on the Tablets of Bahá'u'lláh: Wilmette Institute study materials. Jonah Winters, comp. (2002). Large collection of outlines, commentaries, and study guides prepared by Wilmette Institute faculty. Resources.
- Notes and Mazandarani's "9 Styles of Revelation". Jonah Winters, ed. (1999). Study.
- Notes on Copyright. Jonah Winters, Brett Zamir (1998). Notes about various copyright schemes followed by the Bahá'í Library Online, with links to the US Library of Congress' copyright information website. Etc.
- Ode of the Dove (Qasídiy-i-`Izz-Varqá'iyyih): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters (1999). Study.
- Origins of Shi'ism: A Consensus of Western Scholarship. Jonah Winters (1996). Shi'ism, representing about 10% of the umma, is often regarded as illegitimate by the majority Sunnis. Using Western historiographical methods, I examine three key events occuring during the life of Muhammad that are used to legitimize Shi'i origins. Personal.
- Personal page. Jonah Winters (1997). My own links, theses, and papers. The tags are places I've lived or gone to school. Personal.
- Pilgrims' Notes, Status of. Jonah Winters (1998). "Pilgrims' Notes" are unofficial records of meetings with central figures of the Bahá'í Faith, like 'Abdu'l-Bahá and Shoghi Effendi. They may contain inaccuracies, and are not considered authentic, but can be of help, guidance and inspiration. Etc.
- Poems to Live By. Stanwood Cobb (1969). Poems of youth, of nature and love, and poems of the spirit. Poetry.
- Proposed Changes for Version 6. Jonah Winters (2024-07/2025). Some structural or systemic improvements necessary for future Bahá'í Library expansion 2025-. Etc.
- Real Turk, The. Stanwood Cobb (1914). Reflections on three years spent in Turkey during the rise of the Young Turk Party and the downfall of Abdul Hamid; the character of the Turkish, their temperament, and their way of looking at life. Books.
- Religious and Spiritual Groups in Modern America. Robert S. Ellwood (1973). From chapter eight, "The East in the Golden West: Other Oriental Movements." Excerpts.
- Resource Guide for the Scholarly Study of the Bahá'í Faith. Robert Stockman, Jonah Winters (1997). A comprehensive research and educational tool for the student or teacher of the Bahá'í Faith. Includes curriculum guides, lecture outlines, annotated bibliographies, and lists of educational materials. Books.
- RIS Citation Export. Jonah Winters (2025-02). Citation export details for database interoperability; import instructions for reference managers like Endnote, Zotero, Mendeley. Etc.
- Role of the Feminine in the Bahá'í Faith, The. Ross Woodman (1995). On the terms 'Masculine' and 'Feminine' as referring to 2 interdependent energies at work within the Manifestation of God and throughout creation, including the human individual; the important role of the 'Feminine' principle in the Bahá’í Faith. Articles.
- Role of the Feminine in the New Era, The. Marion Woodman (1989). The unveiled feminine, symbolized by the unveiling of the Persian poet Táhirih at the conference of Badasht in 1848, announces a long-awaited coming of age or psychic integration. Articles.
- Saying Nothing about No-Thing: Apophatic Theology in the Classical World. Jonah Winters (1994). The apophatic (negative) theology of the Neoplatonism of Plotinus and some pre-Pseudo-Dionysius eastern Christian thinkers. Personal.
- "Scientific Proof of the Existence of God," by William S. Hatcher: Commentaries and Responses. Arash Abizadeh, Ross Woodman, William S. Hatcher (1997). Reviews.
- Second Tablet of Salmán (Lawh-i-Salmán): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters (1999). Study.
- Second Tablet to Napoleon III (Lawh-i-Napulyún): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters (1999). Study.
- Security for a Failing World. Stanwood Cobb (1934). An overview of the influence of religion on the world and its relation to modern problems. Bahá'í precepts are included in the text withoutthe work being a strictly introductory work on the Bahá'í Faith. Books.
- Seven Valleys (Haft Vádí): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters (1999). Study.
- Shi'i Qur'an: An Examination of Western Scholarship. Jonah Winters (1997). In the Kitab-i-Iqan (pp. 84-89) Bahá'u'lláh rejects the charge that the text of the Bible has been tampered with. Many Shi'is have charged the same, accusing Sunnis of removing the proofs of Ali's appointment as leader of the community from the Qur'an. Personal.
- Short Glossary of Bahá'í Terms. Jonah Winters (2010). Definitions of a few common Bahá'í terms, people, places, and names of Tablets. Glossaries.
- Simla, a Tale of Love. Stanwood Cobb (1919). A Hindu legend retold in poetic form: a story of love and devotion that reconciles flesh and spirit, love and life, the world and the soul. Books.
- Sources for studying the life and writings of Abdu'l-Baha: A topical bibliography. Jonah Winters, comp. (1999). Now outdated bibliography; retained for historical interest. Biographies.
- Sources of Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh. Vahid Rafati, Denis MacEoin, Faruq Izadinia, Jonah Winters, comp, A. Bolhuis, comp. (1997/2022). List of the original Tablets excerpted by Shoghi Effendi in compiling Gleanings. Study.
- Sprinkling from a Cloud (Rashh-i-Amá): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters (1999). Study.
- Symbol and Secret: Qur'an Commentary in Baha'u'llah's Kitab-i-Iqan, by Christopher Buck: Review. Jonah Winters (1999). Reviews.
- Symbol and Secret and Revisioning the Sacred: Reviews. Jonah Winters (1999-12). Reviews.
- "Symbols of Individuation in E. S. Stevens's The Mountain of God," by Cal E. Rollins: Review. Ross Woodman (1989-1990). Reviews.
- Tablet of Ahmad, Arabic (Lawh-i-Ahmad): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters (1999). Study.
- Tablet of All Food (Lawh-i-Kullu't-Ta'ám): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters (1999). Study.
- Tablet of Ridván (Lawh-i-Ridván): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters (1999). Study.
- Tablet of Splendors (Lawh-i-Ishráqát): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters (1999). Study.
- Tablet of the Branch (Súrih-i-Ghusn): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters (1999). Study.
- Tablet of the Holy Mariner (Lawh-i-Malláhu'l-Quds): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters (1999). Study.
- Tablet of the Holy Mariner (Lawh-i-Malláhu'l-Quds): Wilmette Institute faculty notes. Michael W. Sours, Jonah Winters (1999). Study.
- Tablet of the Temple (Súratu'l-Haykal): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters (1999). Study.
- Tablet of Wisdom (Lawh-i-Hikmat): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters (1999). Study.
- Tablet to the Kings (Súratu'l-Mulúk): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters (1999). Study.
- Tablet to the Physician, or Tablet of Medicine (Lawh-i-Tibb): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters (1999). Study.
- Tablet to the Premier [Ali Pasha] (Lawh-i-Ra'ís): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters (1999). Study.
- Tablet to the Sultan [Nasiri'd-Din Shah]: Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters (1999). Study.
- Tablets to Napoleon III: Comparison. Jonah Winters (1999). Comparison of the First and the Second Tablets to Napoleon Study.
- Themes of 'The Erotic' in Sufi Mysticism. Jonah Winters (1996 / 2017). Mystical writing is replete with symbolism of love and eros, and it can also be found in the mystical poetry of Bahá'u'lláh. This paper provides background for that topic by surveying the use of themes of the erotic in writings by seven Sufi mystics. Articles-unpublished.
- Theses and dissertations on the Bahá'í Faith: 1954-2003. Jonah Winters, comp. (1995/2003). List of dissertations, as taken from the ProQuest database. Needs to be updated. Bibliographies.
- Thinking in Buddhism: Nagarjuna's Middle Way. Jonah Winters (1994). Thesis and unpublished book on the Mūlamadhyamakakārikā, the central text of a school of thought that later evolved and migrated to become Zen Buddhism. Personal.
- To-Do List and Features Requests. Jonah Winters (2003-2015). Changes planned, requested, in-progress, or one-day hoped for. [Outdated list; not updated since 2015.] Etc.
- Tomorrow and Tomorrow. Stanwood Cobb (1951). On worries about the future; the New World Order; solutions of economic problems; prejudice; one world language; science and religion; education. Books.
- Unity of Nations, The. Stanwood Cobb (1938). A look six decades into the future (from 1938) to envision the Lesser Peace. Essays.
- Various Books: 12 Books for Download. Stanwood Cobb (1932-1977). Titles include: Discovering the Genius Within You, Sage of the Sacred Mountain, Radiant Living, Trouble: How to Meet It, Expanding Our Spiritual Consciousness, Joy of Existence, Scientific Study of the Hand, Thoughts on Education, Spiritual Power. Books.
- Vision Statement / Mandate of the Bahá'í Library Online. Jonah Winters (2003 / 2010). Early description of content, intent, and functioning of the Bahá'í Library Online. Now outdated, but still a serviceable statement of purpose. Etc.
- Walking the Tight-rope of Parenthood. John A. Davidson, Christine Wood (1995). Description of a Bahá'í parenting program created by a "Marriage and Family Development" committee. Essays.
- What is a Content Management System?. Jonah Winters (2003-08). A brief overview of the technology underlying the Bahá'í Library Online circa 2003, and why this technology represents the next step in the Internet's evolution [since this essay was written, the term Web 2.0 has been popularized for said "next step"]. Essays.
- What Is God?. Stanwood Cobb (1955). Poetic meditations on the nature of God and our search for the divine, "an attempt to open up vistas into the Infinite in a way that prose could not accomplish." Books.
- What's New in Version 4. Jonah Winters (2012-01). Some useful search and interface changes for 2012, in conjunction with the 15th birthday of the Bahá'í Library. Etc.
- What's New in Version 5. Jonah Winters (2013-2025). Updates to BLO code. (This page was originally a list of structural improvements for Bahá'í Library and its expansion, planning for which began in 2013, and a redevelopment team convened in 2021 and funded in 2023; then the project reset/forked in 2024). Etc.
- William S. Hatcher 1935-2005. Jonah Winters, comp. (2008). Bio, CV, and bibliographyc from the author's website. Biographies.
- Wondrous Book (Kitáb-i-Badí'): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters (1999). Study.
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