Bibliography: BIB28812

Key	BIB28812
Reference type	Journal Article
Title	An Introduction to Bahá'í Law : Doctrinal Foundations, Principles, and Structures
Journal	The Journal of Law and Religion (St. Paul, MN)
Translated title	Das Recht der Religionsgemeinschaft der Bahā'ī : Grundlagen, Prinzipien und Strukturen. English
Author	Schaefer, Udo
Year	2002
Date	2002–2003
Issue	2
Volume	18
Abstract	INTRODUCTION I. THE BAHA'I FAITH: ITS HISTORY AND DOCTRINES II. THE THEOLOGICAL FOUNDATION OF THE LAW A. Religion and Society B. The Concept of the State C. Justice in the Revelation of Bahá’u’lláh III. THE SOURCES OF LAW IV. FORMAL ENACTION OF LEGAL NORMS AND THEIR DEVELOPMENT V. THE PERIOD OF VALIDITY OF THE IUS DIVINUM VI. SPECIFIC SPHERES OF LAW A. Penal Law B. Family Law 1. Gender Equality 2. Marriage 3. Divorce C. Inheritance Law VII. THE CONSTITUTION OF THE COMMUNITY A. Spirit and Law B. The "People of Bahá'" 1. Governing Structures 2. Membership 3. The Law of Excommunication C. The Institutions 1. Elected Bodies 2. Hereditary and Appointed Bodies D. Separation of Powers, Authority and Pneumatic Guidance E. Principles of the Electoral Law, Consultation and the Conduct of Holders of Office F. The Community’s Basic Structural Elements
Language	English
Keywords	LAW; CONSTITUTION
Pages	307–372
Legal note	11.
Call number	BP367 .S32 2002 (BWC - COLLINS)