Bibliography: BIB35509

Key	BIB35509
Reference type	Book Section
Title	A Bahá’í Perspective on the Nature and Purpose of Work
Book title	Handbook of Faith and Spirituality in the Workplace : Emerging Research and Practice
Author	Lips-Wiersma, Marjolein
Editor	Neal, Judi
Year	2013
Publisher	Springer
Place published	New York
ISBN	9781461452324 1461452325
Abstract	This chapter outlines a Bahá’í perspective on the nature and purpose of work. The Bahá'í Faith is briefly introduced and what its writings say about the nature and purpose of work. In the spirit of this handbook, however, this chapter is not a theological discussion but rather an exploration of how Bahá’ís apply some of the teachings of their faith to their own work, to the systems through which they organise and to reshaping the overall purpose of work itself. The Bahá’í Faith is a global religion, and I could have chosen numerous examples from around the world—from application of Bahá’í principles to moral leadership education in South America to microfinance in Africa—here, however, I reflect on examples that have touched my own life as a Bahá’í in the Western world.
Notes	LCCN 2012952005.
Language	English
Keywords	RELIGION; WORKPLACE; WORK AS WORSHIP
Pages	119–126
Section	10.