Bibliography: BIB29177

web link	bahai-library.com/bibliography/BIB29177
reference type	Book
online here	Bahá'í Faith: The Basics
title	Bahá'í Faith : The Basics
author	Buck, Christopher
authority control	Christopher Buck
year	2021
publisher	Routledge
place published	Abingdon, Oxon ; New York
ISBN	9781138346178 9781138346161
abstract	Bahá'í Faith: The Basics provides a thorough and accessible introduction to a fascinating independent, world religion. Examining its historical development, current "community-building" efforts and the social contributions of the Baha'i Faith in the world today, this introduction covers: Beliefs: Baha'i spiritual teachings; Principles: Baha'i social teachings; History: Baha'u'llah and his covenant; Scripture: Baha'i sacred texts and inspired guidance; Institutions: the Baha'i administrative order; Building community: what Baha'is do; Social action: Baha'i social and economic development projects; Public discourse: the Baha'i International Community; Vision: foundations for a future Golden Age. With features including a glossary of terms, and references to the Baha'i writings throughout, this is the ideal text for students and interested readers wanting to familiarise themselves with the Baha'i Faith.
notes	LCCN 2020024283. Includes bibliographical references and index.
language	English
keywords	INTRODUCTION
number of pages	xi, [1], 250
call number	BP365 .B83 2021
accession number	21542175