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  1. 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.
  2. Bahá'í Hermeneutics: An Academic and Primary Source Inquiry. Peter Terry (2009/2026). An exploration of the practice of scriptural interpretation by contrasting the "normative" approaches of the Central Figures with contemporary scholastic approaches by Juan Cole, Christopher Buck, Dann May, Michael Sours, Jack McLean, and Sen McGlinn. Articles-unpublished.
  3. 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.
  4. Bahá'í Teachings Related to Affirmative Action. Brett Zamir (2026). Some methods the Bahá'í Faith uses to promote diversity within elected or appointed positions. Essays.
  5. Bahá'u'lláh's Tablet to Badí'u'lláh. Universal House of Justice, Research Department (2026-01-20). Regards the translation of a Tablet of Bahá’u’lláh (“Be generous in prosperity…”) by Shoghi Effendi. UHJ-letters.
  6. BWNS Podcasts: Conversations and Insights from the Field. Bahá'í World News Service (2023-2026). Links to 42 interviews and narratives highlighting how Bahá’í individuals and communities worldwide apply spiritual principles to education, governance, equality, and social transformation, fostering unity and the betterment of society. Audio.
  7. Comparison of Yazíd and Shimr with the Divines of Persia. Bahá'u'lláh, Mohammad Norozi, trans. (2026-02). Tablet of Bahaullah comparing Yazíd and Shimr with the theocratic institutions of Persia. Translations.
  8. Coordination for the Common Good: Governing Institutions in Partnership with Community Action and Individual Initiative. Bahá'í International Community (2026-02). Statement for the 64th session of the United Nations Commission for Social Development (CSocD). Social progress emerges through coordinated partnership among institutions, communities, and individuals, grounded in trust, consultation, and shared purpose. BIC.
  9. Declaration of the Báb in Bahá'í Imagination, The: Introducing a Woman and an African into the Sacred History of the Bahá'í Community. Anthony Lee (2026-05-22). The account of the declaration of the Báb to Mullá Husayn on May 22, 1844, as told by Nabil in Dawn Breakers vs. the accounts of two eyewitnesses, the Báb's wife Khadijih Bagum and his servant Haji Mubarak; "academic history" vs. "sacred history." Articles.
  10. Download Bahá'í Library Online: database only. Jonah Winters (2013/2020/2026). Download the Bahá'í Library database. Download direct from archive.org, or by faster BitTorrent. [version 5.3, 2026-04] Etc.
  11. Dr. Alimorad Davoudi. Behrooz Sabet (2026). Brief bio of an Iranian philosopher, professor, writer, translator, and the Secretary General of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’i of Iran, written by his nephew. Biographies.
  12. Guide for Bahá'í Funerals and Burial in Canada, A. Diana Dainty, comp. , Don Dainty, comp. (2011/2026). Bahá'í teachings on the body, soul, mind, spirit, and life death; preparations for burial; the graveside ceremony; appendix: quotes from the Writings and other Bahá'í sources; burial shroud examples. Compilations-personal.
  13. Interregnum, The. Filip Boicu, W. Andy Knight (2026-03-30). An open, candid interview offering a unique view of what he terms the "interregnum," linking today's turbulent world to xeno-racism and structural racism, and showing how honest intellectual dialogue can help society reflect and find hope. Video.
  14. "Knowledge Game" and the Bahá'í Faith, The: Ten Perspectives from Bahá'í Scholarship. Filip Boicu (2026). What does the Revelation have to contribute to the modern system of knowledge and academic disciplines? To what extent does the understanding of the Revelation depend on the modern system of knowledge? This problematic is the knowledge game of religion. Articles-unpublished.
  15. "Man of Africa", A: Emotions and Political Kinship in Forming Transnational Connections. Jacqueline-Bethel Tchouta Mougoué (2026-02-10). On the travels and politics of Enoch Olinga, who worked with global minorities across national boundaries; the Black international experience as seen through the lens of emotions; dynamics of racial identities and diasporic connections in the 1950s–1970s. Articles.
  16. 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.
  17. No Shaykh, No Slave: Anti-Structure and Egalitarian Mysticism in Tahirih's Liminal Poetics. Neha Mohajer (2026-04). Tahirih’s poetry rejects clerical and social hierarchy, using liminal mystical imagery to envision equality, women’s emancipation, spiritual renewal, and communal justice. Articles.
  18. Nuggets, The. Badi Shams (2020-2026). A newsletter written from a Bahá’í perspective consisting of inspiring stories, news, and history from the culture and wisdom of Canada's First Nations and all religions, contributing to making the world a better and united place. Essays.
  19. On Community Building and the Nine Year Plan: A Balancing Point?. Wm. Keith Bookwalter (2026-03). This paper explores community building in the Bahá'í Nine Year Plan as a balance between inner and outer community spheres, emphasizing expansion, consolidation, and guiding individuals across the “threshold” into committed membership. Essays.
  20. On How to Increase Universal Participation in the Work of Community Building: A Proposal for Mature Local Spiritual Assemblies. Wm. Keith Bookwalter (2026-03). This proposal outlines how Bahá’í assemblies can increase universal participation in community building by engaging individuals, fostering service, and aligning personal initiative with collective goals via consultation, co-support, and systematic action. Essays.
  21. On the Degree of Infallibility of the Universal House of Justice. Wm. Keith Bookwalter (2020/2023/2026). Thoughts on infallibility of the Universal House of Justice through a case study of predictions regarding the "unity of nations" and the Lesser Peace by the year 2000. Essays.
  22. On the Need for One-on-One Mentoring. Wm. Keith Bookwalter (2026-03). Proposal for the systematic integration of one-on-one mentoring into the Bahá’í community’s efforts under the Nine Year Plan; mentoring should be voluntary and could be coordinated by LSAs or committees; 16 topics for deepening new believers. Essays.
  23. Online Course on the Bahá'í Faith. John S. Hatcher (2020-2026). Links to 117 Youtube videos on Bahá'í history and teachings. Video.
  24. Order of Bahá'u'lláh: A Systemic Taxonomy. Roger Coe (2026). A visual study exploring the hierarchy, evolution, and distinctions of the New World Order; presentation and notes on the framework Shoghi Effendi described in God Passes By as "that self-same Order." Presentations.
  25. Pour un nouveau concept de la justice: Jeter les bases d'un monde égalitaire. Bahá'í International Community, Pierre Spierckel, trans. (2026-02-27). Une déclaration de la Communauté internationale bahá’íe à la 70e session de la Commission de la condition de la femme des Nations unies. BIC.
  26. Principles of Bahá'í Education: A Brief Conceptual Review. Behrooz Sabet (1997/2026). A concise review of Bahá’í educational principles offering a unified vision of learning, human potential, and social transformation. Articles-unpublished.
  27. Proceedings and Recordings. Various (1976-2026). Links to archived audio and video talks and lectures given at meetings of the Association for Bahá'í Studies (North America). Audio.
  28. Publications of Arash Abizadeh. Arash Abizadeh (1998-2026). Listing of articles and other material, including audio/visual, online at the author's website, many with content related to Bahá'í studies. Link.
  29. Reconceptualizing Justice: Laying Foundations for a Gender-Equal World. Bahá'í International Community (2026-02-27). A statement of the Bahá’í International Community to the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women. BIC.
  30. Riaz Masrour: In Memoriam. Nader Masrour (2026-02). Biographies.
  31. Ridván 2026: Bahá'í Era 183. Universal House of Justice (2026-04-20). Annual message to the Bahá'ís of the world. UHJ-documents.
  32. Samuel Luke Bramwell - First Jamaican Bahá'í. Robert Stauffer (2026-03). Brief biography of a Jamaican who moved to the Pacific Northwest and became a Bahá'í in 1908. Biographies.
  33. Scent of Spirituality, The: Jaine's Poems in Search of the Divine. Jaine Toth (2026). A selection of poems on taking a poetic path in search of the Divine. Poetry.
  34. Se coordonner pour le bien commun: Institutions gouvernementales en partenariat avec l'action communautaire et l'initiative individuelle. Bahá'í International Community, Pierre Spierckel, trans. (2026-03). Déclaration de la communauté internationale Bahá’íe à la 64e session de la commission du développement social. BIC.
  35. Selected Archives on Robert Durr. Steven Kolins, comp. (2026). Archival material provided by the U.S. National Bahá’í Archives about the African-American editor of the Birmingham Weekly Review. Archives.
  36. Shaykhi Religious School: Historical Subjects, Teachings, by Y. A. Ioannesyan: Review. Christopher Buck (2026-02). Reviews.
  37. Story of Adam and Eve, The. Karl Weaver (2026). Abdu’l-Bahá's explanations of the story of "Adam and Eve", and further interpretations and background. Articles-unpublished.
  38. Structural Assessment of the Bahá'í Peace Program, A. Bahman Nadimi (2026). Examination of the structural and theoretical foundations of Bahá'u'lláh's peace program and assesses the degree to which it departs from the inherited tradition of earlier peace proposals. Articles-unpublished.
  39. Tablet of the Báb Addressed to Shaykh `Alíy-i-Turshízí (`Azím), A. The Báb, Mohammad Norozi, trans. (2026-03). A brief tablet on the memory of Abraham and Moses; the verity of God’s decrees; patience amidst adversity; and mention of a "book." Translations.
  40. Teardrops. Jaine Toth (2026-03). Poems in tribute to Bahá’í friends who’ve relocated to the Kingdom of Abhá. Poetry.
  41. Website Archives: List of Sites Archived by or Imported into BLO. (2014-2026). List of websites with unique textual or historical/academic content that have been preserved by and/or saved in Bahá'í Library Online (not all links public). Archives.
  42. Write from My HeART: Jaine's Musings on Writing and Creativity. Jaine Toth (2026). A selection of poems addressing the quest for creativity. Poetry.
  43. حاجی شیخ زین العابدین ابراری: Ḥájí Shaykh Zaynu'l-'Ábidín Abrárí. Azizu'llah Sulaymani, Adel Shafipour, trans. (2026). English translation and Persian original, of a short biography of Shaykh Zayn-al-‘Abidin, a servant of the cause distinguished for detachment, humility, and tireless service, and recipient of a number of Tablets. Biographies.
 

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