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  1. 1852: The Darkest Period in the Babi History: Essay and Translation of Article from Vaghaye-e-Ettenfagheih. Mohammad Norozi, comp. (2024). English translation of and overview of article from official Iranian newspaper Vaghaye-e-Ettefagheih about events that took place after the Shah's attempted assassination; scan of original and typed version of article (in Farsi). Resources.
  2. 2 March 2013 Letter from the Universal House of Justice to the Bahá'ís of Iran: Study. Ehsan Bayat, comp. (2024). Study guide to the letter sent to all NSAs on avoiding partisan politics: Bahá'ís can contribute to global civilization-building through the community's own growth, non-political involvement in society, and practicing the oneness of humanity. Study.
  3. Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913: The Talks and Travels of the Master as Recorded by Mírzá Maḥmúd Zarqání [contents, biographies, index]. Mirza Mahmud-i-Zarqani, Abdu'l-Bahá, Adib Masumian, trans. , Farnaz Ma'sumian, trans. (2024-05). Front and back matter only (table of contents, selected biographical notes, and index). Books.
  4. Additional Prayers Revealed by Bahá'u'lláh. Bahá'u'lláh, Bahá'í World Centre, trans. (2018/2024). 22 selections, last updated 2024. Writings.
  5. Additional Tablets and Extracts from Tablets Revealed by Bahá'u'lláh. Bahá'u'lláh, Bahá'í World Centre, trans. (2018/2024). 85 selections, last updated August 2024. Writings.
  6. Adopter l'interdépendance: Fondations pour un Monde en transition. Bahá'í International Community, Pierre Spierckel, trans. (2024-09). Déclaration pour le Sommet de l'avenir des Nations Unies, plaidant pour une réforme de la gouvernance centrée sur l'unité de l'humanité, exhortant les dirigeants à donner la priorité à l'unité, à la justice, et à l'interdépendance pour une paix durable. BIC.
  7. AI and the Human Spirit: From Existential Risk to Essential Development. Roger Coe (2024-07). Presentation on numerous topics, including risks and potentialities of AI; Chinese philosophy; cybernetics, the "science of science"; philosophies of psychology; theories of pedagogy. Presentations.
  8. Amazing Grace: Stories of Personal Transformation from Slavery to the Present Day. Jaine Toth (2024). A lengthy script, with accompanying slides, depicting real life stories of Americans, both black and white, who overcame issues of race, transforming their own lives, and in turn, the lives of others. Scripts.
  9. "...angels which Thou hast created of snow and of fire": Bahá'í Angelology and God's Dialogic Relationship to Humanity. Matthew W. Hughey (2024-10). A 5-type classification of Bahá'í angels: avatars of the Holy Spirit, celestial beings, spiritually evolved people, manifestations of God, or personifications of virtue. Religion is a balance of divine will vs human agency. Link to article (offsite). Articles.
  10. Announcing New Houses of Worship. Universal House of Justice (2024-10-16). Announcement of two national Mashriqu’l-Adhkárs in Brasília, Brazil and Lilongwe, Malawi, plus a local Mashriqu’l-Adhkár in Batouri, Cameroon. UHJ-letters.
  11. Arabic and Persian Originals of Metaphysical Terms in the Bahá'í Writings. Adib Masumian (2024/2026). Transliteration with Arabic and Persian script of the following words: soul, spirit, self, mind, heart, spirit of faith, and rational faculty. Glossaries.
  12. Bāb, The. The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica (2024-07-05). Encyclopedia.
  13. Bahá'í Architect (82) Receives Honorary Degree: Transcript and video. Various (2024-05-31). Graduation ceremony at the University of British Columbia honoring Dr. Hossein Amanat, architect of the Seat of the Universal House of Justice, who shares his insightful perspective. Transcripts.
  14. Bahá'í Library Offline: Download archive of entire site. Jonah Winters (2024/2026). Downloadable version of entire website, designed for use on your computer with local links, no need for an internet connection. Download direct from archive.org, or by BitTorrent. Etc.
  15. Bahá'u'lláh, The Liberator of the Oppressed. Mohammad Norozi, comp. and ed. (2024). Brief compilation of accounts of two Ethiopian slaves in Iran; African servants in Bahá'u'lláh's household; Tablets in honour of Mubarak (a servant of Bahá'u'lláh's father) and Mas'ud (a servant in Akká); prohibition of slavery in the Kitáb-i-Aqdas. Compilations-personal.
  16. Bahāʾ Allāh. The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica (2024-11-08). Encyclopedia.
  17. Bahāʾī Faith. The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica (2024-12-23). Encyclopedia.
  18. Becoming Attuned to Reality: Presuppositions and the Power of Learning in Action. Todd Smith (2024-03). The learning mode of action, reflection, consultation, and study encourages investigators to attend to six "interplays" which work together to facilitate collaborative readings of reality in the search for truth. Articles.
  19. Comments on Power and Authority, Historical Consciousness, and Modes of Communication: Foreword to the 2nd Edition of Planning Progress. Todd Smith (2024-12). Reflections on what Bahá'ís have achieved in the decades since this book was published, particularly in the way they seek to transform the material and spiritual dimensions of life at individual and social levels; the degraded state of today's leadership. Articles.
  20. Concourse on High: A Brief Compilation. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Adib Masumian, trans. (2024-10). Provisional translations of three short extracts from Tablets of Bahá'u'lláh and 'Abdu'l-Bahá. Translations.
  21. Conversation with a Christian. Mohammad Norozi (2024-04). Brief Bahá'í responses to: are we judged at the end of our lives, and if so, by behavior or belief? Does Bahá'u'lláh play a role in redemption? Is there eternal hell, or is it self-created? Are there various levels to paradise? Essays.
  22. Covenant Library Unified Index and Glossary. Covenant Library, comp. (2000-2024). A comprehensive glossary and reference index of Bahá'í sacred texts and literature, organized in two parts: Bahá'u'lláh's Writings and general entries. (Off-site) Glossaries.
  23. Covenant Library: Bahá'í Dates Calendar. Bahá'í World Centre, comp. , Covenant Library, comp. (2024). Tables and charts of: Bahá'í Holy Days 2025-2064; Bahá'í months and years with their Gregorian conversion; and various references and quotations about the Bahá'í calendar. Chronologies.
  24. Day of the Covenant. Jaine Toth (1999/2024). A comprehensive PowerPoint program, incorporating poetry and a short video, in celebration of the Day of the Covenant. The slide presentation is accompanied by a script for three voices. Presentations.
  25. Dizzy Gillespie "One World for All" Concerts: Documentation of a Bahá'í Project. Godrat Rafat (1990/2024). Collection of photos and newspaper articles documenting this series of concerts in 1990 in Berlin, Moscow, and Prague. Presentations.
  26. Early History of the Bahá'í Faith in Stornoway/Western Isles, An. Pixie MacCallum (2024). Introduction to and history of the Faith in the Scottish Isles, including collection of newspaper clippings and photographs. (Link to document, offsite.) Articles-unpublished.
  27. El archivo de música mapuche de la Radio Bahá'í: Diagnóstico, inventario, desafíos y reflexiones. José Velásquez Arce, Katherine Zamora Caro, Alex Calfuqueo Calfucura, Leonardo Díaz-Collao (2024-12). On the process of identification, diagnosis and inventory of the archive of Radio Bahá'í; the work of the archivist; safeguarding and enhancing this Mapuche sound archive, the oral expressions of the Wallmapu community. Link to article (offsite). Articles.
  28. Ella del Valiente Corazón: La Vida de Miss Eve Blanche Nicklin (1895-1985), "Madre Spiritual del Perú". Boris Handal (2002/2024). The life of Eve Nicklin, "Spiritual Mother of Peru." Biographies.
  29. Embracing Interdependence: Foundations for a World in Transition. Bahá'í International Community (2024-09-04). Statement on the occasion of the United Nations Summit of the Future, advocating for global governance reform centered on humanity's oneness, urging leaders to prioritize unity, justice, and interdependence for lasting peace. BIC.
  30. Emma Maxwell (Maxie) Jones Collection. Emma Maxie Jones, comp. , Ernie Jones, comp. (1907-1974/2021/2024). 65 documents collected by Maxie Jones covering a wide variety of topics and sources: pilgrims' notes, letters of Shoghi Effendi, convention reports, Tablets, hymns, compilations, talks of Ruhiyyih Khanum, personal letters of early Bahá'ís. Archives.
  31. Essay on Bahá'í Philosophy, An: Expanded with an Additional Section. Behrooz Sabet (2024). Outline of a Bahá’í-inspired philosophy that bridges science, religion, and classical thought, offering an integrative framework to counter reductionism, redefine human purpose, and foster a holistic understanding of reality and civilization's evolution. Articles-unpublished.
  32. Even as the Waves of One Sea: Bahá'í Consultation's Implicit Cultural Support for the Clash of Differing Opinions. Whitney White Kazemipour (2024-03). A letter from Shoghi Effendi introduces some cultural dynamics which underlie Bahá'í consultation; disagreement can precede collective understanding and is not a sign of failure; the prayer to open meetings gives a moral motivation and ethos of tolerance. Articles.
  33. Existence of Extraterrestrial Lifeforms in the Bahá'í Writings, The. Mohammad Norozi, comp. and ed. (2024). An overview of Bahá'í perspectives on the existence of lifeforms on other planets, from the writings of Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, and Shoghi Effendi. Compilations-personal.
  34. Fifteen Steps to Becoming a Skilled Choral Singer. Lorraine Hetu Manifold (2024). On Abdu'l-Bahá's exhortations to bring music to the highest stage of development: 15 techniques for improving one's own skill, both as an individual and as a member of a choir, written by an experienced conductor. Music.
  35. Four Scripts for Dramatic Readings on Holy Days. Jaine Toth (2024/2025). Scripts for Ridván and the martyrdom of the Báb blending storytelling, dramatic readings, poetry and music; one for the Birth of the Bab program without a dramatic reading; a piece on equality for any occasion like Women's History Month. Scripts.
  36. Geographies of Transimperial Religion: The Transformation of Religious Space in a World of Empires. Nile Green (2024-11-19). Examining how religions changed as they moved across different empires; how new religious spaces, practices, and networks developed, shaping modern global faiths. (Link to article, offsite.) Articles.
  37. Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh: Study Guide. Ehsan Bayat, comp. (2024). Lengthy study guide offering insights into the teachings and principles of the Bahá'í Faith through a selection of Bahá'u'lláh's writings on various spiritual and social themes. Study.
  38. Globality of Suffering, The: Tokutomi Kenjirō Meets 'Abdu'l-Bahá in Palestine, 1919. Amin Ghadimi (2024-05-31). Exploring Japanese author Tokutomi Kenjirō's 1919 encounter with ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, analyzing themes of suffering, globality, religion, and personal transformation within the context of modernity. Articles.
  39. Hajji Sulayman Khan Tabrizi. Mohammad Norozi, comp. (2024). Extract from "To dance like Solomon: Imitation and Martyrdom in a Qajar Ghazal" by Dominic Parvis Brookshaw. Biographies.
  40. "I woke up and knew, spiritually, I have just accepted the faith": Agency and Dream Ethnography in the Bahá'í Faith. Tova Makhani-Belkin (2024-08-23). Analysis of first-generation Bahá'ís' dreams and visions as confirming their religious conversion, emphasizing dreams' role in integrating prior beliefs and aiding conversion. Articles.
  41. "Justly and Without Bias": Consultation as a Technique for Mitigating Cognitive Biases. Andres Elvira Espinosa (2024-09). Exploring Bahá’í consultation as a framework for mitigating cognitive biases, emphasizing group deliberation, justification, and repeated exposure to diverse perspectives for effective debiasing. Articles.
  42. Kevin Locke and the Tablet to Amir Khan. Christopher Buck (2024-08-03). The late Kevin Locke believed ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s Tablet to Amír Khán establishes that Indigenous Messengers of God were sent to the Americas. This understanding of Progressive Revelation has implications for interactions with Indigenous people. Presentations.
  43. La Preuve éclatante. Mírzá Abu'l-Faḍl Gulpáygání, Pierre Spierckel, trans. (2024). Réponse à un article agressif, donnée en exemple par ‘Abdu’l-Bahá lui-même. Books.
  44. Lawh-i-Abdu'r-Razzáq: Parallel Translation (English). Bahá'u'lláh, A. Bolhuis, comp. (2024-12). Comparison of three English language translations, from River of Life (1914), Bahá'í Scriptures (1923), and Gleanings (1935). Translations.
  45. Lawh-i-Hirtík (Tablet to Hardegg). Bahá'u'lláh, Bahá'í World Centre, trans. (2024-08). Authorized translation of Bahá'u'lláh's Tablet to Georg David Hardegg, co-founder of the German Templer Society, emphasizing devotion, fulfillment of prophecies, and the transformative power of the Word of God. Writings.
  46. Le Livre de l'Alliance Kitab-i-'Ahd. Bahá'u'lláh, Pierre Spierckel, trans. (2024). Document unique dans l’histoire religieuse du monde qui supprime toute justification de dissidence, le testament de Bahá’u’lláh désigne son fils aîné ‘Abdu’l-Bahá pour prendre, à sa suite, la tête de la communauté bahá’íe. Translations.
  47. Le Retour d'un Soleil. Jalal Sunstrum (2024). L'histoire d'un chercheur qui a trouvé l'Amour grâce à un songe: la rencontre avec la Manifestation de Dieu du futur. Poetry.
  48. Le Verbe de Dieu, au coeur de l'existence. Pierre Daoust (2024-06). Le présent essai examine les pouvoirs et l'influence du Verbe de Dieu (ou Parole divine) au sein de la création. Le Verbe est à la fois créateur, transformateur et régénérateur et la difficulté est de comprendre et analyser comment il agit. Articles-unpublished.
  49. Light of the World: Selected Tablets of 'Abdu'l-Bahá: Study Guide. Ehsan Bayat, comp. (2024). Detailed study guide of Tablets of 'Abdul-Bahá describing aspects of the life of Bahá'u'lláh, including the tribulations he suffered, events in his homeland, the purpose and greatness of his Cause, and the nature and significance of his Covenant. Study.
  50. List of Articles by Christopher Buck on BahaiTeachings.org. Christopher Buck (2014/2020/2024). List of online essays and articles by Christopher Buck since 2014. Bibliographies.
  51. Little Gems. Ehsan Bayat (2024). This is a story for young adults (10+) of a Baha’i family and his family’s impact on a neighborhood through active participation in the Institute process. Fiction.
  52. Logos and Civilization: Spirit, History, and Order in the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh, by Nader Saiedi: Review. Christopher Buck (2024-12). Review of Nader Saiedi's book that focuses on the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh. Review title: Nader Saiedi’s Logos and Civilization Revisited. Reviews.
  53. Lontananza: Poesie, saggi e lettere (1955-2025) (Remoteness: Poems, Essays, and Letters). Julio Savi (2024). Anthology almost "all the poems I have written after 1955" arranged chronologically. In English, Italian, and French, plus links to audio of some poems recited in Italian (offsite). Poetry.
  54. Managing Religion and Religious Changes in Iran, A Socio-Legal Analysis by Sajjad Adeliyan Tous and James T. Richardson: Review. Christopher Buck (2024). Reviews.
  55. Martha Root's gravesite in Honolulu, driving directions. Duane Troxel, comp. , Farid S., comp. (2004/2024). Photo directions to the resting place of Martha Louise Root, in Honolulu Hawaii. Visual.
  56. Martyrdom of the Báb. Jaine Toth (2005/2024). Presentation prepared for the commemoration ceremony July 9, 2024, at Desert Rose Bahá'í Institute. Presentations.
  57. Mathnaví of the Blessed One. Bahá'u'lláh, John S. Hatcher, trans. , Amrollah Hemmat, trans. , Ehsanollah Hemmat, trans. (2024-12). Provisional translation of the Mathnaviyí-i Mubárak, with introduction and notes. Translations.
  58. Mathnaví-yi Mubárak. Bahá'u'lláh, Kay Lynn Morton, trans. (2024/2026). Provisional translation of a mathnavi (poem) written in Constantinople in 1863 following His initial declaration in Baghdad. Translated in rhyming couplets with extensive annotations, summary, preface, and introduction. Translations.
  59. Mentions of the Faith in the Journal of the American Foreign Services Association. Various (1937-2024). All 14 issues containing keyword "Baha'i." With the exception of articles "Murder in Tehran" and "Lethal Encounter in Iran," the other 12 references to the Bahá'í Faith are just in passing, with few details. Excerpts.
  60. Metaphorical Literalism and the Poetics of Reality: Ahmad Ahsá'í, Figuration, and the World of Images. Todd Lawson (2024). Overview of the life of Shaykh Ahmad; his thoughts about the technical rhetorical terms mithál, mathal, and mithl (images), which functioned more as metaphor than simile or parable in the Qur'an and the words of the Imams. Articles.
  61. Mount Carmel. The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica (2024-07-18). Encyclopedia.
  62. My Memories of Stanwood Cobb. Wm. Keith Bookwalter (2024-08-19). Brief recollections of meeting Cobb in 1973 at Ohio State University on a lecture tour. Includes bibliography, biography, and supplementary information about Cobb. Essays.
  63. Nahj al-Balághah: The Wisdom and Eloquence of 'Alí: Parallel English-Arabic Text. al-Sharif al-Radi, Tahera Qutbuddin, trans. (2024). Critical edition and translation Imam Ali's orations and reflections, showcasing his wisdom on piety, virtue, and governance. No mention of the Bahá'í Faith. Books.
  64. Necessity for Prayer, The. Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'í World Centre, trans. (2024). Extract from a Tablet of ‘Abdu'l-Bahá. Writings.
  65. Nine Year Plan and the Destiny of America: Study Guide. Ehsan Bayat (2024-10). Study guide to the 2024 September letter from the United States National Spiritual Assembly. Study.
  66. Nine Year Plan and the Destiny of America, The. National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United States (2024-09-30). On this time of great historical consequence and a gathering storm: America to be the standard-bearer; a still more superb mission; advancing within an evolving framework; a profound alteration of thought; the youth must soar; through living sacrifice. NSA-letters.
  67. On the Originality of Species: The Convergence of Evolutionary Science and Bahá'í Teachings by Bryan Donaldson: Review. Douglas Perry (2024-12). Reviews.
  68. Paris Talks: Study Guide. Ehsan Bayat, comp. (2024). A lengthy study guide of subjects such as the nature of humankind, the soul, the Prophets, the establishment of world peace, the abolition of prejudice, equality, the harmony of science and religion, and the cause of war, from Abdu'l-Bahá's Paris talks. Study.
  69. Passage from the Kitáb-i-Badí' on Ostensible Contradictions in the Writings, A. Bahá'u'lláh, Adib Masumian, trans. (2024-04). Using an example from the Bahá’í Writings, Bahá’u’lláh rejects the idea that sacred texts contain contradictions, instead emphasizing their fundamental coherence and unity, and affirming that any perceived contradictions stem from our limited capacity. Translations.
  70. Pathways to Equity in Addressing Climate Change: A Bahá'í Perspective. Margery Dixon, Robert Sarracino (published as Robert Sinclair Sarracino) (2024). The urgency of climate change, advocating for a new relationship between science and religion, justice, equity, and inclusive consultation. Articles.
  71. Permissibility of Circulating Photographs of 'Abdu'l-Bahá Online. Universal House of Justice (2024-01-29). Guidance and quotations regarding the use of images of Abdu'l-Baha in print, newsletters, and social media. UHJ-letters.
  72. Philosophy: Material and Spiritual. Peter Terry (2005/2024). Compilation and commentary on matters relating to material and divine philosophy, and definitions of terms. Compilations-personal.
  73. Positive Peacebuilding: Exploring the Bahá'í Perspectives and Approaches. Omid Nikooeighamsari (2024). On a proactive and preventive model for peacebuilding: building peace as "infrastructure" to prevent conflict from arising in the first place, through community empowerment and systemic social reform. Theses.
  74. Potentialities and their Manifestation: A Selection of Passages from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh and the Báb and from the Writings and Talks of 'Abdu'l-Bahá. Wm. Keith Bookwalter, comp. (2024-06-20). Compilation of quotations on one of the Bahá'í Faith's basic ideas, that Bahá'u'lláh calls upon us to "manifest the potentialities," the gems of our inborn nature via a "proper education." Compilations-personal.
  75. Prayers and Holy Writings. Bahá'í House of Worship, comp. (2024). A selection of Bahá'í prayers on various themes, and some selections from the Writings, prepared for the Lotus Temple. Compilations-NSA.
  76. Prayers and Meditations: Study Guide. Ehsan Bayat, comp. (2024). A lengthy study guide of the 184 passages from Bahá'u'lláh's writings selected by the Guardian, which combine prayers and meditative passages and offer the opportunity for personal reflection as well as conversation and communion with God. Study.
  77. Prayers by Bahá'u'lláh, Some. Bahá'u'lláh, Shidan Ashraf, trans. (2024/2025). A prayer for aid and assistance, and a prayer for spiritual qualities. Translations.
  78. Presentations on Various Topics of Bahá'í Teachings. Mohammad Norozi (2024). Eight presentations: references to the next Manifestation; equality in the writings of the Bab; listing Letters of the Living in order of conversion; Abdu'l-Bahá's love for Iran; Tablet of Unity; removal of the Sword with the Word; Ocean of Tenderness. Presentations.
  79. Prières et méditations: Choix de prières et de méditations révélées par Bahá'u'lláh, compilé et traduit en anglais par Shoghi Effendi. Bahá'u'lláh, Pierre Spierckel, trans. (2024). French translation of Prayers and Meditations. Translations.
  80. Profitable End, A: A History of the Zabihi Family. Zia'u'lláh Zabihi, Foad Seddigh, ed. , Tahirih Tahririha-Danesh, trans. (2018/2024). Detailed account of the life of ‘Abdu’l-Vahháb Dhabíḥí and his family, including bios of 17 martyrs — a vivid portrait of the early Bahá’í community in Yazd and beyond. Incl. extensive endnotes, historical documents, rare family materials, translations. Books.
  81. Promulgation of Universal Peace, The: Study Guide. Ehsan Bayat, comp. (2024). A detailed study guide on subjects such as the coming of age of the human race, the oneness and continuity of the Manifestations of God, and the oneness of religion as a social force for establishing world order and peace, from ‘Abdu’l-Bahá's 1912 talks. Study.
  82. Proposed Changes for Version 6. Jonah Winters (2024-07/2025). Some structural or systemic improvements necessary for future Bahá'í Library expansion 2025-. Etc.
  83. Quddús: The First in Rank. Boris Handal (2024). Lengthy biography of Quddús, the most revered figure in the Faith of the Báb, including the history of his shrine, the most sacred Bahá'í sepulchre in Iran, which was destroyed in 2004. Books.
  84. Question-answer session from "Text and Context in the Bahá'í Heroic Age". Nader Saiedi, Alison Marshall, ed. (2024-08). Partial transcript of the Q&A portion of a talk on the Bahá'í writings and the need for scholars to index and translate these texts; the metaphysical nature of the Manifestations. Transcripts.
  85. Reception of 'Abdu'l-Bahá in Britain: East Comes West, by Brendan McNamara, The: Review. Robert Stockman (2024-12). Reviews.
  86. Religious Perspectives on the Narratives of America: The Search for Just, Honest, Inclusive and Forward-looking Tellings. Audrey C. Price, ed. , Selvi Adaikkalam Zabihi, ed. (2024). Eleven essays by contributors from different communities, exploring how religious insights can create an inclusive, empowering American narrative that fosters unity and racial justice across diverse communities. Books.
  87. Revelation as Scientific in its Method: Science, Diversity, Consultation, and Learning in Action. Stephen R. Friberg (2024-03). An exploration of Shoghi Effendi's statement that the Bahá'í Faith is scientific in method; the role of diversity in scientific objectivity and bias; the process of action, reflection, consultation, and study. Articles.
  88. Ridván 2024: Bahá'í Era 181. Universal House of Justice (2024-04-19). Annual message to the Bahá'ís of the world. UHJ-documents.
  89. Rise of the Bahá'í Faith Community In Tunisia, The. Marta Scialdone (2024-11-30). The Bahá’í community in Tunisia, emerging in the 1920s, balances coexistence and discrimination, experiencing increased religious expression post-2011 while facing ongoing societal challenges. Articles.
  90. Rock-n-Roll God: Poems. Jalal Sunstrum (2024). Ten short poems, excerpted from a longer work (forthcoming). Poetry.
  91. Ruhi Book 6: Notes. Ehsan Bayat, ed. (2024). These notes for Ruhi Book 6 explore the spiritual principles and practical approaches to teaching the Bahá’í Faith, emphasizing personal and collective efforts, unity, consultation, systematic planning, capacity building, and fostering community growth. Study.
  92. Rúhíyyih Khánum. Hussein Ahdieh, Hillary Chapman, Miguel Gil, trans. (2024). Amatu'l-Bahá Ruhiyyih Khanum, autora, dramaturga, directora de cine, poeta, embajadora bahá'í y, sobre todo, esposa del Guardián de la Fe bahá'í, Shoghi Effendi Rabbani, a quien ‘Abdu’l-Bahá describió como la Señal de Dios sobre la tierra. Books.
  93. Sacred Refrains: Arabic and Persian Dhikrs in the Bahá'í Community. Margaret Caton (2024). introduction to dhikr (remembrances) and the use of music in Bahá'í spiritual practices; 74 recordings from 58 sacred texts, including original Arabic and Persian languages with English translation, music transcription, and historical context. Music.
  94. Sacred spaces and secular visions in the Bahá'í Holy Gardens. Elizabeth Kostina (2024-04-22). Exploring the interplay between religious practice and heritage tourism at the Bahá’í Holy Gardens in Haifa, revealing a trend towards shared 'spirituality' among pilgrims and tourists. Theses.
  95. Seeing the Signs: The Imamate in Sayyid Kāẓim al-Rashtī’s (d. 1259/1843) Sharḥ Duʿāʾ al-simāt. Gianni Izzo (2024-12). The role of interpretation in al-Rashtí's "Commentary on the supplication of signs" in articulating Shaykhi thought; how God interacts with creation through prophetic archetypes. Link to thesis "Devotional Wisdom: Commentaries on Prayer and Supplication." Articles.
  96. Selections from the Writings of 'Abdu'l-Bahá: Study Guide. Ehsan Bayat, comp. (2024). Lengthy study guide offering insights into the teachings and principles of the Bahá'í Faith through a selection of Bahá'u'lláh's writings on various spiritual and social themes. Study.
  97. Service to the Cause of God versus Professional Clergy. Peter Terry (2024). On Bahá'u'lláh's prohibition of a professional priesthood, and this prohibition as interpreted by the acts and words of Abdu'l-Bahá and Shoghi Effendi. Articles-unpublished.
  98. Shoghi Effendi Rabbānī. The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica (2024-10-31). Encyclopedia.
  99. Short Chronological List of the Báb's Writings, A. Nader Saiedi, A. Bolhuis, ed. (2024-11). Overview of some of the major, or more frequently mentioned, works of the Báb in chronological order. Chronologies.
  100. Some Answered Questions: Study Guide. Ehsan Bayat, comp. (2024). Detailed study guide to "Table talks" given by ‘Abdu’l‑Bahá in ‘Akká between 1904 and 1906 in response to questions posed by Laura Dreyfus-Barney. Study.
  101. Some Tablets of Bahá'u'lláh Revealed for His Female Relatives. Mohammad Norozi, comp. and ed. (2024). Women of the Middle East in the 19th century are generally absent from the pages of history; compilation of tablets of Bahá'u'lláh revealed for His mother and sisters, in which he also talks about his sufferings in the path of God. Compilations-personal.
  102. Strickland's Dilemma. James Tichenor (2024-01). A graduate student who chooses not to serve in the Institute because he only has a little time to relax after his studies and intends to watch a football game with his roommate hears a heartfelt song by a new believer that affects his spirit. Scripts.
  103. Symbol and Secret: Qur'án Commentary in Bahá'u'lláh's Kitáb-i-Íqán. Christopher Buck (1995/2012/2021/2024). Comparative study of tafsir, exegesis, and theology in the Qur'an and the Kitab-i-Iqan. Includes Persian translation. Books.
  104. Tablet to Hardegg (Lawh-i-Hirtik), The. Mohammad Norozi, comp. (2024). Summary of German Templers and their leader, David Hardegg, who came to Haifa in 1868; their interactions with the Bahá'ís and Bahá'u'lláh; brief study of the tablet of Bahá'u'lláh to Hardegg. Includes authorized translation. Study.
  105. Tablets by 'Abdu'l-Bahá, Some. Abdu'l-Bahá, Shidan Ashraf, trans. (2024/2025). Four Tablets: for spiritual qualities, sacrificial service and martyrdom, for the departed and the families, and for the zealous seeker. Translations.
  106. Tablets by Bahá'u'lláh, Some. Bahá'u'lláh, Shidan Ashraf, trans. (2024/2025). A Tablet of Baha'u'llah addressed to Abdu'l-Bahá, on His spiritual power and station, and Selections from Writings of Baha'u'llah for November 6. Translations.
  107. Tablette du Rossignol du paradis pour Ahmad (Tablet of Ahmad, Nightingale of Paradise). Bahá'u'lláh, Pierre Spierckel, trans. (2024-07). Essai de traduction de cette célèbre Tablette, suivi d’une courte biographie de Ahmád et de notes de traduction. Translations.
  108. That Uncertain Feeling. James Tichenor (2024). A college freshman who has agreed to hold her first devotional meeting with a fellow Book One participant learns that she must hold it on her own and panics. Her tutor arrives with encouragement but finds that true accompaniment requires something more. Scripts.
  109. To the Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity. Universal House of Justice (2024-05-26). The Bahá’í response to conflicts and related humanitarian crises in the world; encouraging Bahá’í youth to contribute to peace and unity by avoiding political involvement, focusing on moral principles, and promoting constructive social change. UHJ-letters.
  110. Transformative Dialogue: A Key to Elevating Discourses. Roger Neyman, Charlotte Wenninger (2024-09). "Transformative Dialogue" is a process that can facilitate understanding among dialogue partners; a distinct mode of dialogue with a recognizable set of precepts and processes, it can be studied, systematically developed, and used within communities. Articles.
  111. Translating the Bahá'í Writings into Languages Other Than English. Craig Alan Volker, Mary Goebel Noguchi (2024-12). Challenges in translation, including questions about spelling, terminology, politeness strategies employed in the original work, and idiosyncrasies of English usage; case study of passage of Bahá'u'lláh as translated into Japanese and Tok Pisin. Articles.
  112. Turning a Somersault to Land at the Feet of the Báb: The Spiritual Journey of Ross Woodman. Chris Lowry (2024-12). Examining Ross G. Woodman’s 1942 dream of the Báb, its influence on his spiritual journey, and the interplay between faith, aesthetics, and academia. Articles.
  113. Turning the Tide: Reducing Biodiversity Loss and Restoring Decimated Ecosystems. Anil Singh (2024-10-14). Exploring the urgent need to mitigate biodiversity loss, advocating for sustainable ecosystem management, ecological awareness, and collective responsibility to restore degraded habitats. Articles.
  114. Unimaginable Resilience of a Pen: Screenplay. Shahriar Jahanian (2022/2024). Historical screenplay about Maryam, a young woman in Iran who dared to think differently, was denied an education, and whose relatives were imprisoned or killed because of their beliefs. Refusing to be silenced, she fought back with only a pen in hand. Scripts.
  115. Unimaginable Resilience of a Pen: Book. Shahriar Jahanian (2022/2024). Historical story of Maryam, a young woman in Iran who dared to think differently, was denied an education, and whose relatives were imprisoned or killed because of their beliefs. Refusing to be silenced, she fought back with nothing but a pen in hand. Excerpts.
  116. United Kingdom: Restoration Project Honors enduring impact of 'Abdu'l-Bahá's Message of Peace. Bahá'í World News Service (2024-05-02). Story on the restoration of an apartment now open for public visits in Bristol, UK, where Abdu'l-Baha stayed and gave public presentations in 1911 and 1913. Transcripts.
  117. Universal House of Justice Letter Dated 28 November 2023, The: A Study Guide. Ehsan Bayat, comp. (2024-01). Study guide of the document "Reflections on the First Century of the Formative Age." Includes the letter, an outline and study questions and answers by paragraph. Study.
  118. Various Interpretations of Dhu'l-Qarnayn. Abdu'l-Bahá, Adib Masumian, trans. (2024). Provisional translations, with commentary, of three short extracts from Tablets of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, interpreting the Quranic figure of Dhu'l-Qarnayn’s historical and symbolic significance, distinguishing him from Alexander the Great. Translations.
  119. What Does Spirituality Look Like?. Robert Sarracino (2024-09). Overview of the concepts of spirit and spirituality in the Bahá’í writings; discussion of a letter from the House on what spirituality should look like today; can the social sciences investigate the phenomenon of spirituality as central to human nature. Articles.
  120. World Order of Bahá'u'lláh, The: Study Guide. Ehsan Bayat, comp. (2024). Detailed study guide of seven letters written by Shoghi Effendi and addressed to the Bahá'ís of the United States and the West, which offer a vision of the relation between the Bahá’í community and the process of social evolution. Study.
  121. Семиотика самоидентификации в эго-документах 1930-х гг.: на примере архива И.А. Гриневской (Semiotics of Self-identification in 1930s autobiography: the Example of Isabella Grinevskaya's Archive). K. V. Sarycheva (2024). On the development of personal and literary self-identification in the autobiographical writings of a Russian author who wrote two plays about Bahá'í history. Articles.
  122. عاقبت بخیر: شرح حیات عبدالو ه اب ذبیحی، بستگان و آباء و اجداد (Blessed End: A History of the Zabihi Family). Zia'u'lláh Zabihi, Foad Seddigh, ed. (2018/2024). Story of the life of Abdu'l-Vahhab Dhabihi, as narrated by his son. Books.
  123. ندا باهل عالم (Call to the Nations). Shoghi Effendi, Nosheen Shabani, comp. (2024). Audio of Call to the Nations in Persian, read by a group of Bahá'ís from Canada, Australia, Kuwait, and Iran, produced by Nosheen Shabani. Audio.
  124. پیام بدیع (New Message). (1987-2024). 51 issues. Articles.
  125. یادی از حارسان مدنیت الهیّه خاطراتی از ایادیان امرالله جک بوید بیل واشنگتون (Recollections of the Hands of the Cause Jack Boyd and Bill Washington). Jack Boyd, Bill Washington, Faruq Izadinia, trans. (2024). Persian translation of the short essays in "Memories of Hands of the Cause of God" by Jack Boyd and "Hands of the Cause of God: Recollections" by Bill Washington: Z. Khadem, J. Robarts, T. Samandari, A.Q. Faizi, A. A. Furutan, C. Dunn, U. Giachery, etc. Biographies.
 

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