Bibliography: SYR859L8

key	SYR859L8
title	Economic Rituals : The Structure and Meaning of Donations in the Baha'i Religion
author	Warburg, Margit
authority control	Margit Warburg
item type	Journal article
publication year	1993
date	1993-03
publication title	Social Compass : International Review of Sociology of Religion (London)
abstract note	A quantitative analysis of the formula of revenues and expenses of the Bahá'í Faith. Bahá'ís spend relatively high sums for magnficient edifices, which should be seen in light of the long-term goal to become the universal religion. Bahá'í revenues come fromvoluntary and anonymous contributions of 5 million believers. Obligatory giving is codified and prescribed in Bahá'í sacred texts, but non-Bahá'ís do not have the right to contribute. Contributions take on a ritual character and affirm the identity of each Bahá'í as member of a world religion.
pages	25-31
issue	1
volume	40
language	English
manual tags	HUQUQU'LLAH; FUNDS; ECONOMICS