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  1. 1995: Four Year Plan. Peter J. Khan (1996-09-29). Talk organized by the US NSA and the LSA of Washington, DC. Talks.
  2. 1996: Newspaper articles archive. Various (1996). Collection of newspaper articles from 1996. Newspapers.
  3. 75 Years of the Bahá'í Faith in Australasia. Various (1996). Papers from the proceedings from the 1995 National Bahá'í Studies Conference, Australia. Books.
  4. Abbreviations of the Bahá'í Writings. Glenn Cameron, comp. , Brett Zamir, comp. , Jonah Winters, comp. (1996-2025). List of the standard abbreviations of all Sacred Writings and other canonical Bahá'í texts, combined with the bibliography from the Basic Bahá'í Chronology. Archived; superseded by bahai-library.com/abbreviations. Resources.
  5. 'Abdu'l-Bahá à Londres. Abdu'l-Bahá (1996/2016). Writings.
  6. African Americans in the United States. Universal House of Justice (1996-04-01). Comments about what public role might be played by the Bahá'í Faith in America to ameliorate the difficulties faced by African-American males. UHJ-letters.
  7. African religions; miracles; strange phenomena. Universal House of Justice (1996-08-06). Five questions: the religion of Santeria; relationship to Sabaeanism; Yoruba-based new world religions; visions and miracles of the Virgin Mary and Fatima; UFOs, aliens, and genetic engineering. UHJ-letters.
  8. Application of Bahá'í Principles in a Business Context, The. Kirsten Daly (1996). Essays.
  9. Aqa Husayn Ashchi's narrative. Universal House of Justice, Ahang Rabbani (1996-06). A letter to the House requesting permission to translate and publish Aqa Husayn Ashchi's narrative and their response. UHJ-letters.
  10. Australian-New Zealand Bahá'í Connections, The. David Brown Carr (1996). History and relationship of the early Australian and New Zealand Bahá'í communities, the magazine Herald of the South, and some brief biographies. Articles.
  11. Authenticity of Texts. Universal House of Justice (1996-10-22). Status of texts of Abdu'l-Bahá's talks, of the books Bahá'í World Faith and Foundations of World Unity, of letters from the Universal House of Justice versus its Secretariat, and of letters from the Guardian. UHJ-letters.
  12. Bábí Uprising in Zanjan, The. John Walbridge (1996 Winter/Fall). A study of the Bábí uprising in Zanjan in 1850, examining the social, economic, and political background as well as the motivations of both the Bábís and their opponents.  Articles.
  13. Bahá'í Apocalypticism: The Concept of Progressive Revelation. Zaid Lundberg (1996-05). Progressive revelation is part of a coherent system of apocalypticism. Paper includes discussion of theology, cosmology, and prophetology. Theses.
  14. Bahá'í Community as a Learning Organisation, The. Roy Steiner (1996). How a knowledge management system focussed on assisting individuals, communities and institutions could improve their success. Followed by commentaries by Kambiz Maani and Svenja Tams. Articles.
  15. Bahá'í Community of Canada, The: A Case Study in the Transplantation of Non-Western Religious Movements to Western Societies. Will C. van den Hoonaard (1996). The origins and early life of the Bahá'í community in Canada as a sociological case study in the transplantation of non-Western faiths into Western settings. Articles.
  16. Bahá'í Faith. Author unknown (1994/1996). Entry from an early CD-ROM encyclopedia. Encyclopedia.
  17. Bahá'í Faith and Sexuality. R. Jackson Armstrong-Ingram (1996-02). A selection of internet postings from January-February 1996 on the teachings, history, and laws of the Bahá'í Faith regarding sexuality, concluding with a discussion of some biological meanings of "gender." Essays.
  18. Bahá'í Faith in Australia 1947-1963. Graham Hassall (1996). Major episodes in the evolution of the Australian Bahá'í community during the years 1947-1963, noting the way in which religious communities can transform over time; the temple in Sydney; the 10-year world crusade; aboriginal Bahá'ís. Articles.
  19. Bahá'í Faith in England and Germany, 1900-1913. Robert Stockman (1996 Spring). Historical overview of the early years of the Faith in the British Isles and Germany. Articles.
  20. Bahá'í Faith in the Asia Pacific: Issues and Prospects. Graham Hassall (1996). The development of the diverse Bahá'í Communities in the Pacific Islands since the launching of the World Crusade (1953-63); patterns of expansion; the changing role of the pioneer. Articles.
  21. Bahá'í Guidelines to Healing and the Role of Homoeopathy. Mozhdeh Foo (1996). Principles of the homeopathic system of medicine, and comparison of them with the fundamentals of health and healing outlined in writings of Bahá'u'lláh and 'Abdu'l-Bahá. Articles.
  22. Bahá'í Ideals. Geoffrey Parrinder (1996). Short chapter on sexual and marriage ethics, Excerpts.
  23. Bahá'í Pilgrimage to Israel. Gandhimohan Viswanathan (1996). A short scholarly article accompanied by numerous photographs of sacred Bahá'í sites in the Holy Land. Pilgrims.
  24. Bahá'í Pilgrimage, A. Chris Manvell (1996-11). Contemporary notes and photographs of a pilgrimage in 1996. Pilgrims.
  25. Bahá'í Social Teachings. Moojan Momen (1996). Overview of Bahá'í teachings on prejudice, gender equality, the environment, human rights, economics, and government policy. Essays.
  26. Bahá'í Studies in Australasia: Volume 3. Various (1996). Four papers reflecting a diversity of themes. Books.
  27. Bahá'í studies Seminar in Cambridge, 30 September - 1 October 1978: Message to Participants. Universal House of Justice (1996). Harmony of science and religion; faith and reason; spiritual scholarship; and the institution of review. UHJ-letters.
  28. Bahá'í View of the Bible, A. Colin Dibdin (1996). From a Bahá'í viewpoint, the Bible is a reliable source of divine guidance and salvation, but is not necessarily historically accurate, nor can the words of its writers, although inspired, be strictly defined as 'The Word of God'; biblical scholarship. Articles.
  29. Baha'i View of the Educated Person, The: A Case Study in Religious Education. Timothy Reagan (1996-04). How Bahá'ís conceive of universal education; nine principles of faith including social teachings, oneness of humanity, elimination of prejudice, and spirituality. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association. Articles-unpublished.
  30. Bahá'í World, The: Volume 23 (1994-1995). Various, Universal House of Justice, comp. (1996). Periodic volumes that survey the global activities and major achievements of the Faith. Books.
  31. Bahá'u'lláh's Teachings on Spiritual Reality. Paul Lample, comp. (1996). The quest for spirituality, the spiritual life, material and spiritual reality, the progress of the soul and humanity’s spiritual education. Introductory.
  32. Baha'u'llah's Unity Paradigm: A Contribution to Interfaith Dialogue on a Global Ethic?. Udo Schaefer (1996). The mystic unity of religions and the concept of progressive revelation. Articles.
  33. Baker, Euphemia Eleanor. Graham Hassall (1996). Short biography of an early Australian Bahá'í. Biographies.
  34. Basic Bahá'í Chronology, A. Glenn Cameron, Wendi Momen (1996). Front-matter and index of the book. The rest of the content, the Chronology itself, is at bahai-library.com/chronology where it has been greatly expanded and modified since original publication. Books.
  35. Beyond the Clash of Religions: The Emergence of a New Paradigm, by Udo Schaefer: Review. Burl Barer (1996-04). Reviews.
  36. Beyond the Clash of Religions: The Emergence of a New Paradigm, by Udo Schaefer: Review. Christopher Buck (1996). Reviews.
  37. Bible, Preferred English Translation of. Universal House of Justice (1996-11-03). While Shoghi Effendi recommended the use of the King James translation of the Bible, Bahá'ís are yet welcome to use any translation they wish. UHJ-letters.
  38. Brief History of the Bahá'í Faith. Local Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Boise, Idaho, comp. (1996-11-25). Chronology of major events in Bahá'í history from 1844 to 1996. Chronologies.
  39. Chasm of Belief. Barbara L. McLellan (1996). Post traumatic stress disorder, its challenge to the Bahá'í community, and steps which may assist the community to face this issue. Articles-unpublished.
  40. Commentary on a Verse of Sa'di (Tafsir-i Bayti az Sa'di). Bahá'u'lláh, Juan Cole, trans. (1996). Translations.
  41. Communicative Interaction: Relating Habermasian Universalism to Baha'i Consultation. Jonah Winters (1996). The philosophy of Jurgen Habermas has been influential in formulating definitions of morality. These theories are similar to the unique use by Bahá'ís of "consultation" as a tool for creating civil societies and nonrepressive moral codes. Personal.
  42. Compilation of Extracts Regarding Arius. Universal House of Justice, Research Department, Abdu'l-Bahá, Mírzá Abu'l-Faḍl Gulpáygání (1991/1996). Collection of materials regarding an early Christian theologian who, in expounding that Christ was subordinate to God the Father, discarded the trinity and fractured the unity of the Church. UHJ-letters.
  43. Comunidades Sostenibles en un Mundo Integrante. Bahá'í International Community (1996-06-03). Enunciado presentó por la Comunidad Internacional Bahá'í a la Conferencia sobre Domicilios Humanos (Albergue II) de las Naciones Unidas. Estanbul, Turquía, 3 al 14 de junio de 1996. BIC.
  44. Concept of Divine Law, The. Mehrdad K. Meshgin (1996). The changing impact of divine law on society; legal principles current in Europe are derived largely from the works on jurisprudence and the legal decision of Muslim theologians; Bahá'u'lláh's social teachings offer flexibility to address new concerns. Articles.
  45. Considerations in Setting Sacred Text to Music for the Mashriqu'l-Adhkar. R. Jackson Armstrong-Ingram (1996). The relationship of music to the Mashriqu'l-Adhkar as a place and as a gathering of people, and a proposed set of 'rules' that can aid the conscious development of a Bahá'í devotional music. Articles.
  46. Consolation of Theology, The: Absence of the Imam and Transition from Chiliasm to Law in Shi'ism. Said Amir Arjomand (1996). Overview of the Shi'i doctrine of occultation, or the "Hidden Imam," and how this idea evolved into a principle of salvation: historical background; hidden God / sealed prophecy; theodicy and law; rationalization. Contains no mention of the Bahá'í Faith. Articles.
  47. Copyright Status of Bahá'í Texts. United States Bahá'í Publishing Trust (1996-11). Questions regarding copyright and posting of Sacred Writings on the Internet. NSA-letters.
  48. Crime and Punishment: Bahá'í Perspectives for a Future Criminal Law. Udo Schaefer (1996). There is a moral crisis at the present time due to the decline of religion. The Bahá'í teachings uphold the principles of divine justice, individual responsibility, moral education, and the fear of God. Articles.
  49. Crisis of the Imamate and the Institution of Occultation in Twelver Shiism, The: A Sociohistorical Perspective. Said Amir Arjomand (1996-11). Background of the history and theology of concepts like Qa'im, Mahdi, ghayba, and the hidden twelfth Imam. No mention of the Bahá'í Faith. Articles.
  50. Criticism: Extracts from letters written on behalf of the Guardian to individual believers. Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. (1996). Compilations.
  51. Crucible, The: Poems. Jack McLean (1995-1996). 53 poems, some written after the passing of the author's father, Allan James McLean (d. 1995). Poetry.
  52. Dawlatábádí, Sayyed Yahyá. Abbas Amanat (1996). Brief excerpt, with link to article offsite. Encyclopedia.
  53. Death Penalty, The: Australian Legal Institutions vs the Bahá'í Faith?. Roger Le Lievre (1996). The Bahá'í teachings accept the application of the death penalty as a punishment for murder as an expression of retributive justice. Articles.
  54. Dhikr: in the Bábí and Bahá'í Religions. Moojan Momen (1996). Very brief article, short enough to qualify as "fair use." Encyclopedia.
  55. Disintegration of Society and the Development of a New Order. Universal House of Justice (1996-05-13). On the disintegration of society and the development of a new order, and how the advancement of civilization and the development of human nature can continue. UHJ-letters.
  56. Dissidence and Criticism by Bahá'ís and Scholars. Universal House of Justice (1996-07-02). Response to a latter about the content and tone of some online discussions in email listservers in the mid-1990s. UHJ-letters.
  57. Divorce. Moojan Momen (1996). Brief excerpt, with link to article offsite. Encyclopedia.
  58. Dolgorukov Memoirs. Moojan Momen (1996). Very brief article, short enough to qualify as "fair use." Encyclopedia.
  59. Dreyfus-Barney, Hippolyte and Laura Clifford. Shapour Rassekh (1996). Brief excerpt, with link to article offsite. Encyclopedia.
  60. Dunns, The: Keys to Their Success. Madge Featherstone, Kaye Waterman (1996). John Henry Hyde Dunn(c. 1855–1941) and Clara Dunn (1869–1960) were a pioneer Bahá'í couple in Australia. Essays.
  61. East Africa, Bahá'í Communities in. Will C. van den Hoonaard (1996). Brief excerpt, with link to article offsite. Encyclopedia.
  62. Eco Principle, The: Ecology and Economics in Symbiosis, by Arthur Dahl: Review. Brad Pokorny (1996-10-05). Reviews.
  63. Economic Justice and the Creation of a New International Economic Order. Keith Suter (1996). The "New Right," history of economic philosophy and the role of the Church in Europe, challenges of the global economy, the failure of the UN to deal with the problems of the globalized economy, and how NGOs and individuals can work for economic justice. Articles.
  64. Election and Infallibility of the Universal House of Justice. Universal House of Justice (1996). Answers to three questions: Why were steps taken to elect a Universal House of Justice with the foreknowledge that there would be no Guardian? Was the time ripe for such an action? Could not the International Bahá'í Council have carried on the work? UHJ-documents.
  65. Electioneering. Universal House of Justice (1996-08-18). On how to recognize and avoid "electioneering," and how to determine who to vote for in the Bahá'í administration. UHJ-letters.
  66. Emergence of the Bahá'í Faith in Singapore (1950-1972), The. Phyllis Ghim-Lian Chew (1996). The first two decades of the Faith in Singapore, from the arrival of pioneers in 1950 to the formation of the NSA in 1972; the activities of the LSA of Singapore; strategies used to proclaim the existence of the Faith; features of the early community. Articles.
  67. Enlightened Scholarship: E.G. Browne and H.M. Balyuzi. Richard Logan (1996-01). Examination of the qualities of scholarship embodied by E. G. Browne and H. M. Balyuzi. Essays.
  68. Epochs of the Formative Age. Universal House of Justice, Research Department (1996). On dating and defining the three major evolutionary "Ages" of Bahá'í history, and the five "epochs" within our current Age. UHJ-letters.
  69. Ethel Rosenberg: The Life and Times of England's Outstanding Pioneering Worker, by Robert Weinberg: Review. Richard Hollinger (1996). Reviews.
  70. Ethics of African Culture and Its Relation to the Bahá'í Faith. Mojgan Derakhshani (1996/2001). Overview of some aspects of African traditional practices from a Bahá'í perspective. Articles-unpublished.
  71. Exalted Letters (Hurúfát-i-'Álín), The: Overview. John Walbridge (1996). Study.
  72. Extraterrestrial Life. Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Duane Troxel, comp. (1996). Compilations-personal.
  73. Falsafi, Kashani, and the Bahá'ís. A. W. Samii (1996-01-15). Essay posted to the Usenet group soc.culture.iranian in January 1996 provides a brief but well-researched history of the treatment of Bahá'ís in Iran in the 1950s and the roles of Abol-Ghasem Kashani and Mohammad Taghi Falsafi. Essays.
  74. Family in Bahá'í Faith, The. Moojan Momen (1996). Overview of Bahá'í teachings on marriage, children, and education. Essays.
  75. Fasting. John Walbridge (1996). Encyclopedia.
  76. Feminism, Men and the Bahá'í Faith. Morgan Wilson (1996). Separate reflections on feminism and on men and the Bahá'í Faith. The challenges faced by each are acknowledged and the need for a balance between the two asserted. Articles.
  77. Flow of Divine Authority. Brent Poirier (1996 Winter). Scriptural authority for the Universal House of Justice to function infallibly without the presence of a living Guardian. Articles.
  78. Foreword to 'Abdu'l-Baha in America: The Diary of Agnes Parsons. Sandra Lynn Hutchison, Richard Hollinger, ed. (1996). Overview of 'Abdu'l-Bahá's journeys to America and his meetings with Agnes Parsons. Biographies.
  79. Fundamental Verities. Universal House of Justice (1996-11-12). Meaning of the phrase "fundamental verities of the Faith" in the writings of Shoghi Effendi. UHJ-letters.
  80. Future of Mankind and the Most Holy Book, The. Fazel Naghdy (1996). At present the world models depicted by the past religions and leaders of the materialistic ideologies have failed to solve the contemporary problems facing humanity. Bahá'u'lláh has revealed a new world model and provided the means of achieving it. Articles.
  81. Garden of Justice (Ridvan al-'adl). Bahá'u'lláh, Juan Cole, trans. (1996). Translations.
  82. Global Prosperity for Humankind: The Bahá'í Model. Noojan Kazemi (1996). Essays.
  83. Good and Evil: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1996). Compilations-personal.
  84. Good Tree, The: Distinguishing the Bahá'í Faith From Destructive Cults. Stephen Vaccaro (1996). Examination of some fundamental characteristics of a cult, to determine whether or not the Bahá'í Faith can be so defined. Articles-unpublished.
  85. Guarantees of Religious Freedom in Australia. Graham Nicholson (1996). The development of religious freedom in Australia, and relevant constitutional and legal pronouncements. Articles.
  86. H. Collis Featherstone 1913-1990: An Extraordinary, Ordinary Man. Graham Waterman, Kaye Waterman (1996). The life and activities of an Australian Bahá'í and Hand of the Cause. Biographies.
  87. He who knoweth his self hath known his Lord (Man 'arafa nafsahú faqad 'arafa Rabbahú): Commentary. Bahá'u'lláh, Shoghi Effendi, trans. , Juan Cole, trans. (1996). Translation by Shoghi Effendi, completed by Cole. Themes include Islamic mysticism and the meaning of detachment, the meaning of the hadith about knowing one's self, the meaning of Return, and the hadith "The believer is alive in both worlds." Translations.
  88. Health and Healing: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1989/1996). Introductory.
  89. Homosexuality in the Kitab-i-Aqdas. Kamran Hakim (1996). Informal notes on the treatment of homosexuality in the Kitab-i Aqdas, and its background. Essays.
  90. Homosexuality, Bahá'í Writings on. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Roger Reini, comp. , Darren Hiebert, comp. (1996-01-13). Compilations-personal.
  91. Human Rights and the Bahá'í Faith: The Human Right to Education for Religious Understanding. Stanley W. Johnston (1996). Human rights should be viewed globally and should include freedom of choice in religion via liberal schooling; development goals; the 1981 UN Declaration to Eliminate Discrimination and Intolerance Based on Religion or Belief. Articles.
  92. Humanity and the Universe: Mirror of the Unknown. Harry Liedtke (1996/2016). A study of the origin and nature of the universe in light of Bahá'í texts; creation and evolution; cosmology and life in the universe; technological progress; science and religion; the nature of time, our senses, and free will. Books.
  93. Huqúqu'lláh: The Right of God. Aflatoon Payman (1996). Huqúqu'lláh is a voluntary tax on wealth which enables the individual to contribute to the work of the Faith, and a spiritual law of Bahá'u'lláh with spiritual consequences; its importance, details, application, and exemptions. Essays.
  94. Husband and Wife, Relationship between. Universal House of Justice (1996). The "functional" divisions between husband and wife in the Bahá'í Writings should be considered in the light of the general principle of equality between the sexes. UHJ-letters.
  95. Ibn Abhar, Hand of the Cause. Stephen Lambden (1996). Very brief article, short enough to qualify as "fair use." Biographies.
  96. Ibn Asdaq, missionary and martyr. Stephen Lambden (1996). Very brief article, short enough to qualify as "fair use." Encyclopedia.
  97. Importance of Leadership and Participation in Ensuring the Success of a Teaching Plan. Kian Erfanian, Mehran Derakhshandegan (1996). The relationship between leadership and participation of institutions and individuals in the organic unfolding of the Cause, and a practical plan of action for a local Bahá'í community. Articles.
  98. Infallibility, Omniscience, and the Decision-making Role of the Universal House of Justice. Universal House of Justice (1996-06-14). On the difference between infallibility and omniscience and whether the Universal House of Justice could reach a wrong decision, UHJ-letters.
  99. Information Technology Strategies for the Promotion of Gender Equality. Andrew Stranieri (1996). Equal opportunity of women and men is best achieved if both genders embrace the changes now occurring in communication and information use. Essays.
  100. Inside The Origins of the Bahá'í Community of Canada 1898-1948: A Personal Narrative. Will C. van den Hoonaard (1996-12). A detailed account of the author's experience researching, writing, and publishing this extensive historic study. Essays.
  101. Intelligent Life in the Universe and Exotheology in Christianity and the Bahá'í Writings. Duane Troxel (1996). Theological statements on extraterrestrial life in Christian and Bahá'í texts, and in the work of Giordano Bruno and Galileo. Articles-unpublished.
  102. International Bahá'í Library and the Library of Alexandria, The. William P. Collins (1996-07). Similarities between the ancient Library of Alexandria and the contemporary Bahá'í archive. Essays.
  103. Internet Communications; Virgin Birth; Encyclopedia; Administrative Order. Universal House of Justice (1996-02-16). Questions on email discussion groups and the Covenant, the Bahá'í stance on the Virgin Birth of Christ, the spirituality of administrating, the spiritual destiny of the American Bahá'í community, and the status of the Bahá'í Encyclopedia. UHJ-letters.
  104. Interrelationship of Bahá'í, Australian Statute and Common Law, The: A Family Law Perspective. Afshin A. Khavari (1996). Application of Bahá'í Laws in Australia within the context of the existing common and statue laws of the country, and the history, conceptual basis, and developments of Bahá'í laws. Essays.
  105. Investing and Finance. National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United States (1996-05-22). Letter from the US BNC's Finance Coordinator describing some investment principles followed by the NSA, and offering limited guidance for individuals. NSA-letters.
  106. Ishraqát, Tablet of, Date of Revelation. Universal House of Justice (1996-02-09). Clues that could provide a date for the revelation of Bahá'u'lláh's "Tablet of Ishraqat." Includes part of Sen McGlinn's original query to which the House. UHJ-letters.
  107. Islands of the North Sea. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. (1996). Compilations.
  108. Islands of the South Pacific. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. (1996). Compilations.
  109. Jesus the Son of God and the Incarnation Doctrine. Antonella Khursheed, Anjam Khursheed (1996). The Bahá'í approach to the sonship and divinity of Christ is consistent with Old and New Testament usage. It examines the Incarnation Doctrine, the roots of which can be traced to pagan influences coloring Christian belief in its early centuries. Articles.
  110. Kafka's spiritual dimension. Greg Massiah (1996). The metaphysical significance of Franz Kafka's work is often overlooked. An exploration of religion and spirituality in three of his best-known short stories: The Judgment, In the Penal Colony, and Before the Law. Articles.
  111. Kitáb-i-Aqdas and the Process of Transformation, The. John A. Davidson (1996). The Kitáb-i-Aqdas is the source and inspiration for the process of transformation initiated by the Revelation of Bahá'u'lláh. It defines the goals and provides the means. Its various dimensions (social, mystical, ethical, cultural). Articles.
  112. Kitáb-i-Aqdas, The: Studies from the First National Conference on the Holy Book Volume 1. Various (1996). Five papers, proceedings from a Bahá'í Studies Conference in Sydney, 1993. Books.
  113. Kitab-i-Panj Sha'n. John Walbridge (1996). Brief essay on, and partial translation of, this work of the Bab. Translations.
  114. Lango: Language Organization. Antony Alexander, Robert Craig (1996). A proposal for ‘Lango,’ a simplified, regularized form of English, as an international auxiliary language, outlining principles of language planning to support international communication, education, and global unity. Books.
  115. Laymen vs. Scholars in Bahá'í Studies. Universal House of Justice (1996-03-14). No distinction should be drawn between "laypeople" and "scholars" in Bahá'í studies, and the pursuit of knowledge. UHJ-letters.
  116. Letters from a 19th-century Kansas Baha'i. Duane L. Herrmann (1996 Winter). An examination of two letters written by Barbara Ehrsam in Enterprise, Kansas in 1899. Articles.
  117. Liberation Theology and its Potential for Guidance Towards Peace on Earth: A Bahá'í Perspective. Fleur Fallon (1996). Bahá'u'lláh prescribed both a moral code for individuals based on knowing God and a design for a system of world government. These offer the most holistic answer for liberation theologians today. Articles.
  118. Lidia Zamenhof. John T. Dale (1996). Brief biography of the daughter of Ludwig Lazarus Zamenhof, the creator of Esperanto. Essays.
  119. Locked In: A Medical Mystery. Stephen D. Dighton (1996/2000). A presentation of the principles of the Bahá'í Faith as lived by an ordinary person in an extraordinary situation. Fiction.
  120. Los Angeles, Living in. Universal House of Justice (1996-01-31). Bahá'ís have not been advised to avoid living in Los Angeles, but should still recall the importance of pioneering and not congregating in insular communities. UHJ-letters.
  121. Marking Boundaries, Marking Time: The Iranian Past and the Construction of the Self by Qajar Thinkers. Juan Cole (1996 Winter/Spring). Persian-speaking intellectuals in the 19th century (Akhundzadah, Majd al-Mulk, 'Abd al-Baha, I'timad al-Saltanah) experienced a triple confluence of alterity, primitivism, and mimesis in their conceptualization of Iranian selfhood in their time. Articles-unpublished.
  122. Marshall Islands population statistics. Universal House of Justice (1996-06-23). Populations of the Marshall Islands, and explanation of a directive by the Universal House of Justice that teachers travel to an island that was uninhabitable because of radiation. UHJ-letters.
  123. Martyrs of Manshad. Siyyid Muhammad Tabib Manshadi, Ahang Rabbani, trans. , Naghmeh Astani, trans. (1996/2005). Detailed eyewitness account of martyrdoms in Iran in 1903. Histories.
  124. Membership of Religious Groups in the U.S., 1996. World Almanac and Book of Facts (1996-11-15). Numbers of adherents, holy days, and headquarters of religious groups in the U.S. and Canada in 1998; statistics on Cardinals, Popes and world faiths including Atheists, Ethnics, Mandaeans, Parsis (Zoroastrians), Shintoists, and Spiritists. Statistics.
  125. Messages from the Universal House of Justice 1963-1986: Third Epoch of the Formative Age. Universal House of Justice, Geoffrey W. Marks, comp. (1996). Books.
  126. Messages from the Universal House of Justice 1963-86. Universal House of Justice, Geoffrey W. Marks, comp. (1996). UHJ-documents.
  127. Miracles in Religion: A Study of the miraculous in religion in context of the Baha'i Faith. Anil Sarwal (1996-11). Guide to spirituality, offers insights on the purpose of religion, experiences of Himalayan masters, worship of gods and goddesses, idol worship, psychic phenomena, prayer, meditation, and fasting. Books.
  128. Mission of the Báb, The: Retrospective 1844-1994. Douglas Martin (1996). The revelation of the Báb in the context of its impact on the Western writers of the period and its subsequent influence. Articles.
  129. Monogamy, Sexual Equality, Marital Equality, and the Supreme Tribunal. Universal House of Justice (1996-06-27). Questions about monogamy, the Supreme Tribunal, and the Bahá'í concept of equality of the sexes in light of some Bahá'í laws and history which appear to undermine it UHJ-letters.
  130. Mostofi vs. Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1996. Ralph D. Wagner, comp. (1996-04). A "Bahá'í" immigration case, in which an Iranian immigrant sought asylum by falsely claiming affiliation with the Bahá'í Faith. Documents.
  131. Multidimensional Approach to Consciousness, A. Wm. Keith Bookwalter (1996). Thoughts on a Bahá'í approach to human consciousness which the author terms "A Physical / Psychospiritual Theory of Consciousness"; Bahá'u'lláh's teachings on consciousness and the body / brain / mind / soul connection; the "ghost in the human machine." Articles-unpublished.
  132. Native Messengers of God in Canada?: A Test Case for Bahá'í Universalism. Christopher Buck (1996). Explores the possibility of including other great religious figures in the Bahá'í category of "Manifestations of God" using the Iroquois prophet Deganawida as an example. Articles.
  133. Naw-Rúz: The Bahá'í New Year. John Walbridge (1996). History of the observance of Naw Ruz, the Iranian New Year, in Persian culture and the Bahá'í Faith. Encyclopedia.
  134. Next Five Years, The: An Internet Perspective. Marc Wasley (1996). Some predictions (made in 1996) of how the Internet will change and how Bahá'ís can make best use of it. Essays.
  135. Nineteen Day Feast. John Walbridge (1996). Encyclopedia.
  136. Notes on the Zuhuru'l-Haqq series. John Walbridge (1996). Brief overview of this historical work. Includes letter from the World Centre explaining that no official translation is forthcoming. Essays.
  137. Obituary: Knight of Baha'u'llah Mary Zabolotny McCulloch. Universal House of Justice, National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United States, Kenneth C. McCulloch, Kenneth C. McCulloch, comp. (1996). Includes a tribute from the Universal House of Justice, a bibliography by Kenneth McCulloch, a letter from the NationalSpiritual Assembly, and a note from her husband. Biographies.
  138. Obituary: Marzieh Nabil Carpenter Gail (1908-1993): Translator and Author, "Patron Saint" of Women Bahá'í Scholars. Constance M. Chen (1996). A short biography of a famous female Bahá'í scholar and translator. Biographies.
  139. On the Nature of Bahá'í Communities. Check Woo Foo (1996). Reflections on the development of Bahá'í communities in urban societies, especially the relationship between the individual believer, the local community, and the Institutions, in the context of achieving an advance in the process of entry by troops. Articles.
  140. Origins of Shi'ism: A Consensus of Western Scholarship. Jonah Winters (1996). Shi'ism, representing about 10% of the umma, is often regarded as illegitimate by the majority Sunnis. Using Western historiographical methods, I examine three key events occuring during the life of Muhammad that are used to legitimize Shi'i origins. Personal.
  141. Overcoming Barriers to Unity: An Essay on Group Harmony. Steven E. Ellis (1996). Different perspectives on unity and disunity; red flags of disunity including anger, advising, perfectionism, excessive speech; group decision-making; and the role of the institutions. Includes compilation on the subject of unity. Books.
  142. Parliamentary Politics in Revolutionary Iran: The Institutionalization of Factional Politics. Bahman Baktiari (1996). Brief discussion of anti-Bábí and anti-Bahá'í persecutions in 1896, 1907, and the 1950s. Excerpts.
  143. Passing Comments on the Long Obligatory Prayer of Bahá'u'lláh, Some. Bill Washington (1996). An exploration of the Long Obligatory Prayer, examining the purpose of prayer, spiritual detachment, humility, and the inner transformation it fosters. Articles.
  144. Pattern of Dust, A: Selected Poems 1965-1990, by Timothy Wangusa: Reviews. Peter Nazareth (1996-03-01). Reviews.
  145. Persian Revolution of 1905-1909, The, by E. G. Browne: Reviews. Various (1996/1997). Three reviews, published in CIRA Bulletin, International Journal of Middle Eastern Studies, and Journal of Islamic Studies. Reviews.
  146. Persian-speaking Believers in Anglophone Communities. Universal House of Justice (1996-02). Some Persian expatriates feel deprived of participation in Bahá'í gatherings because of an inability to understand English. UHJ-letters.
  147. Philosophy of Spirituality, The: A Bahá'í Viewpoint. William S. Hatcher (1996). Views of human nature and the concept of spirituality; the Bahá'í concept of spirituality; the crucial role of philosophy in the process of human spiritual growth and development. Articles.
  148. Prayer and Worship. John Walbridge (1996). An overview of devotional practices and prayers in Babism and the Bahá'í Faith. Encyclopedia.
  149. Prayer for Protection. Bahá'u'lláh (1996-08-12). A short prayer, authoritatively translated on behalf of the Universal House of Justice. Translations.
  150. Prayer of the Bab "God Sufficeth...," Two versions of. Universal House of Justice (1996-02-14). The original text of the prayer "God Sufficeth" has not been found, and there may be two versions. UHJ-letters.
  151. Prophecy of Daniel; Modifications of Baha'u'llah and the New Era. Universal House of Justice (1996-06-02). Regarding the fulfilment of the Biblical prophecy of Daniel concerning 1,335 days, and modifications made to Bahá'u'lláh and the New Era. UHJ-letters.
  152. Proselytizing, Development, and the Covenant. Universal House of Justice (1996). Teaching vs. proselytization; applying Bahá'í social teachings without becoming ensnared in prevailing cultural mores; and the uniqueness of the Bahá'í covenant. UHJ-letters.
  153. Provisions for Sexuality in the Kitáb-i-Aqdas in the Context of Late Nineteenth Century Sexual Ideologies. R. Jackson Armstrong-Ingram (1996-11). On three aspects of sexuality addressed in the Aqdas (and its supplementary Questions and Answers): the abolition of the concept of ritual pollution caused by sexual fluids (semen, menstrual blood); illicit sexual conduct (zina and liwat); and marriage. Articles-unpublished.
  154. Racial Unity: An Imperative for Social Progress, by Richard Thomas: Review. Nassim Berdjis (1996). Reviews.
  155. Raising the Banner in Korea: An Early Bahá'í History. Barbara R. Sims (1996). Bahá'í activities in Korea 1921-1988. East-asia.
  156. Rationalisation and re-enchantment in Malaysia: Temiar religion 1964-1995. Geoffrey Benjamin (1996). Extensive discussion of the Baha’i Faith among the Temiars of Malaysia. Link to paper (offsite). Articles-unpublished.
  157. Recollections of Muriel Handley. Muriel Handley, John Handley (1996). Personal history of an early Bahá'í life in Australia. Biographies.
  158. Religion in Iran. Parviz Daneshvar (1996). Brief discussion of Amir Abbas Hoveyda, prime minister under Mohammad Reza Shah 1965-1978, whose father was Bahá'í but who denied being one himself. Excerpts.
  159. Ridván 1996: Outline. Foad Shodjai (1996). Summary of this letter, in outline format. Study.
  160. Ridván 1996 (Four Year Plan): Bahá'í Era 153. Universal House of Justice (1996). Annual message to the Bahá'ís of the world. UHJ-documents.
  161. Ridván 1996 (Four Year Plan) - To the Followers of Bahá'u'lláh (in Australia and the Pacific): Bahá'í Era 153. Universal House of Justice (1996). Country-specific portion of the annual message to the Bahá'ís of the world: South Pacific. UHJ-documents.
  162. Ridván 1996 (Four Year Plan) - To the Followers of Bahá'u'lláh (in Latin America and the Caribbean): Bahá'í Era 153. Universal House of Justice (1996). Country-specific portion of the annual message to the Bahá'ís of the world: South America. UHJ-documents.
  163. Ridván 1996 (Four Year Plan) - To the Followers of Bahá'u'lláh in Africa: Bahá'í Era 153. Universal House of Justice (1996). Country-specific portion of the annual message to the Bahá'ís of the world: Africa. UHJ-documents.
  164. Ridván 1996 (Four Year Plan) - To the Followers of Bahá'u'lláh in Cambodia, Hong Kong, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam: Bahá'í Era 153. Universal House of Justice (1996). Country-specific portion of the annual message to the Bahá'ís of the world: East Asia. UHJ-documents.
  165. Ridván 1996 (Four Year Plan) - To the Followers of Bahá'u'lláh in Europe: Bahá'í Era 153. Universal House of Justice (1996). Country-specific portion of the annual message to the Bahá'ís of the world: Europe. UHJ-documents.
  166. Ridván 1996 (Four Year Plan) - To the Followers of Bahá'u'lláh in North America: Alaska, Canada, Greenland and the United States: Bahá'í Era 153. Universal House of Justice (1996). Country-specific portion of the annual message to the Bahá'ís of the world: North America. UHJ-documents.
  167. Ridván 1996 (Four Year Plan) - To the Followers of Bahá'u'lláh in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka: Bahá'í Era 153. Universal House of Justice (1996). Country-specific portion of the annual message to the Bahá'ís of the world: South-east Asia. UHJ-documents.
  168. Ridván 1996 (Four Year Plan) - To the Followers of Bahá'u'lláh in Western and Central Asia: Bahá'í Era 153. Universal House of Justice (1996). Country-specific portion of the annual message to the Bahá'ís of the world: Asia. UHJ-documents.
  169. Rituals in Babism and Bahá'ísm, by Denis MacEoin: Review. Christopher Buck (1996-08). A compact, well-documented academic study including a representative selection of texts; by focussing only on texts it omits actual Bahá'í practice and over-emphasizes the ritual elements found in the Bahá'í Faith. Reviews.
  170. Role of the Scholar: Scholarship and the Covenant. John S. Hatcher, Abdu'l-Missagh Ghadirian, Mark Towfiq, comp. (1996-03-31). Essays "The New Role of the Scholar in Bahá'í Society" and "Scholarship and the Covenant." Essays.
  171. Sabiduria de 'Abdu'l-Bahá, La. Abdu'l-Bahá (1996). Spanish translation of Paris Talks. Writings.
  172. Sacred Acts, Sacred Space, Sacred Time. John Walbridge (1996). Bahá'í law and legal texts; history; rituals of life and death; purity; prayer; fasting; wealth and inheritance; tablets of visitation; shrines; mysticism and mystical tablets; Mt. Carmel; Muslim and Badí calendars; festivals; holy days. Books.
  173. Sacred Acts, Sacred Space, Sacred Time, by John Walbridge: Review. R. Jackson Armstrong-Ingram (1996). Reviews.
  174. Sarhangzadeh vs. Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1996. Ralph D. Wagner, comp. (1996-05). A "Bahá'í" immigration case, in which an Iranian immigrant sought asylum by falsely claiming affiliation with the Bahá'í Faith. Documents.
  175. Scholarship from an Aboriginal Perspective. Diana Rose Yoka (1996). Scholarship can be demonstrated in our daily lives, through how we interact with each other and put Bahá'u'lláh's admonitions into action; it is not limited to the written word: to have meaning it needs to include experiential learning. Essays.
  176. Self-Defense, Guidance on. Universal House of Justice (1996). Whether Bahá'ís may practice self-defense in times of danger, and whether American Bahá'ís should purchase firearms. UHJ-letters.
  177. Singapore Bahá'í Studies Review: Volume 1. Anjam Khursheed, ed. (1996). Selected papers presented at the first Singapore Bahá'í Studies Conference, held at the Singapore Bahá'í Centre, April 1996. Books.
  178. Spiritual Dimensions of Sustainable Development. Arthur Lyon Dahl (1996-03). The many meanings of "development" and their spiritual aspects. Essays.
  179. Spiritual Foundations of Science, The. Anjam Khursheed (1996). In contrast to modern western accounts of science, which reduce it to methods of logic and experiment, the Bahá'í reference point is the spiritual nature of man. The experience of some outstanding scientists of the past supports the Bahá'í view. Articles.
  180. State and Society: Implications of the Most Holy Book. Graham Hassall (1996). The purpose of law is for the order of the world and the security of people; the Kitáb-i-Aqdas reinstates authority and renews the linkages between society, law, virtue, and spirituality; the situation in future Bahá'í states. Articles.
  181. Story of Vivien Combe, The. Guy Barclay (1996). Biography of a world traveller and pioneer. Biographies.
  182. Style of the Kitab-i-Aqdas, The: Aspects of the Sublime, by Suheil Bushrui: Review. Sen McGlinn (1996). Reviews.
  183. Surah of the Sacrifice (Súratu'dh-Dhibh). Bahá'u'lláh, Juan Cole, trans. (1996-04). Translations.
  184. Sustainable Communities in an Integrating World. Bahá'í International Community (1996-06). Concept paper prepared for the Second United Nations Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II) held in Istanbul, Turkey. BIC.
  185. Symbol and Secret: Qur'an Commentary in Baha'u'llah's Kitab-i-Iqan, by Christopher Buck: Review. Frank Lewis (1996). Reviews.
  186. Tablet of Ahmad and Tablet of the Holy Mariner. Universal House of Justice (1996-12-02). Date of publications of translations of the Tablet of Ahmad and the Tablet of the Holy Mariner. UHJ-letters.
  187. Tablet of Blood (Súriy-i-Damm). Bahá'u'lláh, Juan Cole, trans. (1996). Translation of Súriy-i-Damm. Translations.
  188. Tablet of the Deathless Youth (Lawh-i-Ghulamu'l-Khuld). Bahá'u'lláh, John Walbridge, trans. (1996). Translations.
  189. Tablet of the Sacred Night (Lawh Laylat al-Quds). Bahá'u'lláh, Juan Cole, trans. (1996). Translations.
  190. Tablet of the Temple (Súratu'l-Haykal). John Walbridge (1996). Study.
  191. Tablet of Unity. Bahá'u'lláh, Juan Cole, trans. (1996). Translations.
  192. Tablet of Vision. Bahá'u'lláh, Juan Cole, trans. (1996). Translation of Lawh-i-Ru'yá. Translations.
  193. Tablet to Amir Khan and Tablet of the Holy Mariner. Universal House of Justice (1996/2001/2007). Three letters about Abdu'l-Bahá'ís Tablet to Amír Khán; one letter about the Tablet of the Holy Mariner, the "Call of God," and Native American Prophets; short note from David Ruhe about Deganawida. UHJ-letters.
  194. Taxation, Drought and the Golden Rule. Neil Podger (1996). Agriculture is basic to human survival; the Bahá'í teachings provide a broad-based way of bringing stability and a planned continuity to the farming enterprise and the communities to which farmers belong. Essays.
  195. Teaching the Bahá'í Faith and the Role of the Institutions. Universal House of Justice (1996-04-22). On the "sacred obligation" of teaching the Bahá’í Faith, the role of the institutions in teaching, and on questioning vs. obeying the institutions. UHJ-letters.
  196. Terrorism, Freedom from: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1996). Essays.
  197. Themes of 'The Erotic' in Sufi Mysticism. Jonah Winters (2017). Mystical writing is replete with symbolism of love and eros, and it can also be found in the mystical poetry of Bahá'u'lláh. This paper provides background for that topic by surveying the use of themes of the erotic in writings by seven Sufi mystics. Articles-unpublished.
  198. Theological Ethics in a Bahá'í Perspective. Jack McLean (1996-09). The Bahá'í writings are a rich source of moral precepts, with a large corpus of ethical statements in the form of laws, directives, exhortations, injunctions, and axioms of moral theology. What would Bahá'í divine ethics look like? Articles-unpublished.
  199. Three Ages of Man, The: Are They Integrated?. Viva Rodwell (1996). Childhood, adulthood, old age, and family integration in contemporary culture. Essays.
  200. Toward the Most Great Justice: Elements of Justice in the New World Order, by Charles Lerche: Review. Brad Pokorny (1996-07). Reviews.
  201. Towards the New World Order: A Bahá'í perspective. Graham Nicholson (1996). We live in a troubled world in which the Bahá'í Faith is a living example of an endeavour to establish an expanding unity on a global scale, operating as a single social organism; it provides in embryo form a model for a new world order. Articles.
  202. Translations of the Bible Used by Abdu'l-Baha. Universal House of Justice (1996-06-12). Which translations of the Bible were used by Abdu'l-Bahá. UHJ-letters.
  203. Universal House of Justice's Power of Elucidation, The. Universal House of Justice (1996). Clarification about the qualitative difference between the Guardian's prerogative of interpretation and the power of elucidation of the Universal House of Justice. UHJ-letters.
  204. Universality of the Church of the East, The: How Persian was Persian Christianity?. Christopher Buck (1996). Prepublication chapter from Paradise and Paradigm: Key Symbols in Persian Christianity and the Baha’i Faith (Albany: SUNY Press, 1999. Articles.
  205. Universality of the Laws of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, The. Bijan Samali (1996). The laws of the Aqdas focus on the individual; are applicable to everyone; facilitate the realisation of the oneness of human race; ensure the equality of the sexes; are adaptable to cultural diversities; and call for the elimination of all prejudices. Articles.
  206. Vahíd (Sayyed Yahyá Dárábí). Moojan Momen (1996). Brief excerpt, with link to article offsite. Encyclopedia.
  207. Whatever happened to the Double Crusade?. Glenford Mitchell (1996-10-05). Lengthy commentary on the progress of teaching and the Four Year Plan, delivered at Foundation Hall in Wilmette. Includes discussion of the travels and teaching work of Leonora Armstrong. Talks.
  208. Why Indigenous Peoples Are Distinctive. Sue Podger (1996). The Bahá'í Faith supplies the direction to follow in the healing of the planet and its peoples. Do indigenous peoples have a special role in bringing about change in mankind's relationship to reality? Articles.
  209. Wills and Inheritance. Universal House of Justice (1996-07-01). Five questions about the writing of Bahá'í wills. Includes a list of which laws are not at present binding upon the friends in the western world, and a compilation of "Extracts from Four Tablets by Abdu'l-Bahá Concerning the Question of Inheritance." UHJ-letters.
  210. Wisdom and Dissimulation: The Use and Meaning of Hikmat in the Bahá'í Writings and History. Susan Maneck (1996). Examination of hikmat within the Bahá'í community, especially as it refers to survival strategies in situations of danger or insecurity. Articles.
  211. Witnesses to Bábí and Bahá'í History. Ahang Rabbani (1996-2013). Multiple volumes of historical materials, translations, and original research. Histories.
  212. World Citizenship: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1996). Essays.
  213. Yerrinbool Bahá'í School and the Australian Bahá'í Community. Fazel Naghdy (1996). Essays.
  214. Zen Gloss on Baha'u'llah's Commentary on "He who knoweth his self knoweth his Lord", A. Juan Cole (1996). A Buddhist interpretation of themes in Bahá'u'lláh's tablet on Islamic mysticism and a saying about knowing one's self. Essays.
  215. Комментарии к Пространной обязательной молитве (Commentary on the Long Obligatory Prayer). Bill Washington, Vladimir Chupin, trans. (1996). Комментарий к Пространной обязательной молитве Бахауллы Articles.
  216. الوهيّت و مظهريّت : جلد دوم فلسفه و عرفان (Divinity and Manifestation Volume Two: Philosophy and Mysticism). Alí Murád Dávúdí, Vahid Rafati, ed. (1996). Books.
  217. خوشه هایی از خرمن ادب و هنر vol. 7 (From the rich harvest of Persian culture and literature). Various (1996). Books.
 

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