Bibliography: BIB26177

Key	BIB26177
Reference type	Electronic Article
Title	The Baha'i Faith in India : A Developmental Stage Approach
Periodical title	Occasional Papers in Shaykhi, Babi and Baha'i Studies
Author	Garlington, William
Year	1997
Epub date	June 1997
Publisher	H-Bahai
Place published	Ann Arbor, MI
Issue	2
Volume	1
Abstract	Discusses evolution of different styles of teaching the Bahá'í Faith, particularly as the community moved from focus on reaching a few of the educated elite, to reaching large numbers of poorer people in the scheduled castes. The inclusiveness of conversion, and the downplaying of a need to remove oneself from the Hindu background, permits large numbers of converts and the long-term development of commitment to Bahá'í teachings.
Language	English
Keywords	INDIA; HISTORY; CONVERSION; HINDUISM
URL	http://www.h-net.org/~bahai/bhpapers/india1.htm