1. n.d. (2005). Introduction to the Bahá'í Faith, An. Bahá'í International Community. An easy-to-read but thorough overview of Bahá'í history and teachings, in e-book and PDF, adapted from the extensive introductory material at info.bahai.org. Introductory.
2. n.d.. About the Bahá'í Faith: Introductory Sources. Various. Starting places for studying the Bahá'í Faith: introductory books, articles, and magazines etc. Introductory.
3. 2026-06-12. What Teachings of the Bahá'í Faith are New and Distinct?. Christopher Buck. Presentations.
4. 2025-07. Bahá'í Sacred Writings. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'í World Centre, comp. . A comprehensive collection of selections from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh and the Writings and utterances of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, representing the range of the Bahá’í teachings. Writings.
5. 2025-04-21. Elements of a Global Spiritual Endeavor (1996 - 2021). Various. Seven separate articles constituting "Chapter 2" of Bahá'í World v. 35, on the development of the Bahá'í community since 1996 and insights that have been gained along the way. Introductory.
6. 2025-04-21. Fostering a Worldwide Movement of Youth. Bahá'í World. Youth empowerment through spiritual education, service, and community-building programs, cultivating agents of social transformation amid mounting global challenges. Articles.
7. 2025-04-21. Bahá'í House of Worship, The: The Dawning-Place of the Mention of God. Bahá'í World. Explores the spiritual and social significance of Bahá’í Houses of Worship, tracing the history of their global emergence and their role in fostering community worship, unity, and service. Includes chart showing comparative dimensions of the temples. Articles.
8. 2025-04-21. New Institution of Learning, A: The Training Institute. Bahá'í World. The Bahá’í training institute builds capacity for individual and community transformation through study, service, and collective learning. Articles.
9. 2025-04-21. Global Community, A. Bahá'í World. The global Bahá’í community advances unity, social transformation, and spiritual principles through systematic learning, community-building, and inclusive, grassroots action worldwide; overview of 1996–2021. Articles.
10. 2025. Bahá'í Reference Libraries in Multiple Languages. Collection of links to worldwide websites providing texts of the Bahá'í Writings and literature online in various languages. Introductory.
11. 2022-2023. Concept Notes. Author unknown. 18 essays from the Office of Public Affairs of Bahá'ís of India website, on a variety of topics related to family, women, children, peace, equality, diversity, religion, culture, and the arts. Essays.
12. 2022-09. "And universal peace —"" in what Book is this written?": How and Why 'Abdu'l-Bahá Identified "New" and Distinctive Bahá'í Principles. Christopher Buck. Reflections on ‘Abdu’l-Bahá's answer to the question "What has Bahá’u’lláh brought that we have not heard before?" Introductory.
13. 2021-11. Primary Source Texts Related to the Covenant. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice. Collection of some essential writings central to understanding the Bahá'í Covenant. Introductory.
14. 2021. Bahá'í Faith: The Basics. Christopher Buck. Introduction "What is the Bahá'í Faith?", front-matter, and back-matter. Introductory.
15. 2021. World of the Bahá'í Faith, The: Excerpts. Robert Stockman, ed. Comprehensive reference book on the Bahá’í Faith. Select articles as shared by their authors; front-matter and excerpt as shared by Google books. Introductory.
16. 2020-05. World in Travail, A: Understanding and Responding to the Events of Our Times. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Kamran Sedig, comp, Jan Duchac, ed. . A compilation on the maladies of the world. Compilations-personal.
17. 2019-01-18. Message on World Peace. Universal House of Justice. Letter about important steps the world made towards world peace, and the current situation, in relation to the activities the Bahá'ís are involved with. UHJ-letters.
18. 2019 [1919-1920]. Tablet to the Central Organization for a Durable Peace, The Hague (Lawh-i-Hague). Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'í World Centre, trans. . Updated, authorized translation of both Tablets, described by Shoghi Effendi as of "far-reaching importance," was despatched to Executive Committee for a Durable Peace at The Hague by a special delegation. Writings.
19. 2019. Pocketful of Meaning, A: Compilation of Terms, Phrases and Symbols as Used in the Sacred Writings of all Faiths in the World. Romane Takkenberg. A compilation from the Bahá'í Writings explaining the meaning of terms and symbols used in the sacred texts of the world's faiths, from "acme" to "Zion." All links point offsite (miscellanie.com). Compilations-personal.
20. 2017. Bahá'ís, The: Contributing to an Emerging Global Civilization. Bahá'í International Community. A popular magazine-format introduction to the Faith produced by the Office of Public Information of the Bahá’í International Community. Introductory.
21. 2016. Bahá'ís, The. Westwind Pictures. Documentary presenting a unifying vision of religion through diverse voices, highlighting global efforts to foster community, unity, and spiritual transformation in today’s world. 45 minutes. Video.
22. 2016. Bahá'í Glossary, A. Neil McMillan, Brian Didier, Susan Gammage, ed. . A glossary of Bahá'í principles and concepts, as derived from hundreds of messages of the Universal House of Justice. Glossaries.
23. 2013/2020/2025. Loom of Reality and Partial Inventory of the Works of the Central Figures of the Bahá'í Faith. Steven Phelps, comp. Overview of and links to the "Partial Inventory," a catalog of over 29,000 works attributed to the Báb, Bahá’u’lláh, or Abdu'l-Bahá, and "Loom of Reality: Outline of Topics," a thematic compilation of quotations from the Bahá’í Writings and beyond. Bibliographies.
24. 2013. Short Introduction to the Bahá'í Faith, A. Peter Smith. Summary prepared for the Virginia Commonwealth University website on religious movements. Includes short history, doctrines and beliefs, Bahá'í practices, issues and challenges, and references. Introductory.
25. 2012. Becoming a Bahá'í - What Do I Need to Know?: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. An aid to inviting people to enrol, explaining very simply what they need to know before joining the Bahá'í community. Essays.
26. 2010. Short Glossary of Bahá'í Terms. Jonah Winters. Definitions of a few common Bahá'í terms, people, places, and names of Tablets. Glossaries.
27. 2007. Hidden Gifts: Finding Blessings in the Struggles of Life. Brian Kurzius. Compilation of Bahá'í texts on the purpose of problems and tests in our lives. Introductory.
28. 2003/2008/2018/2023. For the Betterment of the World: The Worldwide Bahá'í Community's Approach to Social and Economic Development. Office of Social and Economic Development. Essays, photographs, and overviews of local projects around the world, illustrating how Bahá'í principles are being carried out in practice, prepared by the Office of Social and Economic Development of the Bahá'í International Community. Introductory.
29. 2003. Why Are We Here: Meaning of Life: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Essays.
30. 2002-04. Letter to the World's Religious Leaders. Universal House of Justice. Letter proclaiming the importance of eliminating religious prejudices and calling for a deeper acceptance of religious unity. UHJ-documents.
31. 2002-04. Letter to the World's Religious Leaders: In multiple languages. Universal House of Justice. Letter proclaiming the importance of eliminating religious prejudices and calling for a deeper acceptance of religious unity. Online available in 30 languages. Introductory.
32. 2002. New Garden, The: An Introduction to the Bahá'í Faith. Hushmand Fatheazam. A widely-shared introductory text summarizing Bahá'í history and teachings. Introductory.
33. 1999-02. Who is Writing the Future?: Reflections on the Twentieth Century. Bahá'í International Community. A statement on the current state of human society and its evolution, by the BIC's Office of Public Information. BIC.
34. 1998. Advancement of Women: A Bahá'í Perspective. Peter J. Khan, Janet A. Khan. Explores Bahá’í teachings on gender equality, women’s education, family transformation, moral dignity, and how equal partnership between sexes advances peace and society. Books.
35. 1997/2009. Introduction to the Bahá'í Tradition. Author unknown. Brief overview of the Báb and Bahá'u'lláh; worldwide expansion; affirming oneness; feast and fireside; human equality; and becoming a Bahá'í. Introductory.
36. 1997-04-24. Short Introduction to the Bahá'í Faith, A. Moojan Momen. An introduction to the teachings, beliefs, practices, and history of the Bahá'í Faith. Introductory.
37. 1997. Bahá'í Spirituality. Moojan Momen. Bahá'u'lláh summons us to a realisation of our true selves, urging us to free ourselves from the illusions of the world and to turn ourselves towards the Divine, the transcendent reality that is the true orientation of our lives. Articles-unpublished.
38. 1996. Bahá'í Social Teachings. Moojan Momen. Overview of Bahá'í teachings on prejudice, gender equality, the environment, human rights, economics, and government policy. Essays.
39. 1996. Bahá'u'lláh's Teachings on Spiritual Reality. Paul Lample, comp. The quest for spirituality, the spiritual life, material and spiritual reality, the progress of the soul and humanity’s spiritual education. Introductory.
40. 1996. Basic Bahá'í Chronology, A. Glenn Cameron, Wendi Momen. 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.
41. 1995-03-03. Prosperity of Humankind. Bahá'í International Community. A statement prepared by the Bahá'í International Community Office of Public Information, Haifa, first distributed at the United Nations World Summit on Social Development, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1995. BIC.
42. 1995. Baha'i Faith: A Portrait. Robert Stockman. General introduction to Bahá'í history and teachings. Encyclopedia.
43. 1992-05. Statement on Bahá'u'lláh, A. Bahá'í International Community. Introduction to the life and work of Bahá'u'lláh, released in 1992 in honor of the centenary of his death, at the request of the Universal House of Justice. Introductory.
44. 1992. Words of Inspiration: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Introductory.
45. 1991. Map of the Travels of Baha'u'llah. National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the Hawaiian Islands, comp. The progressive exiles of Bahá'u'lláh through the Middle East. Includes timeline. Maps.
46. 1990/2017. Bahá'í Faith, The: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Basic Bahá'í teachings, beliefs and principles. Introductory.
47. 1990/2012. Bahá'í Faith, The: How It Began: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. A very short introduction to Bahá'í history. Introductory.
48. 1990/2009. World Peace: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Introductory.
49. 1990. Being A Bahá'í: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Short introduction to Bahá'í religious obligations. Essays.
50. 1986. Oriental Words in Bahá'í Literature, Transliteration, and Pronunciation. Author unknown, comp. Guide to spelling and pronunciation of Arabic and Persian words encountered in Bahá'í history and writings. Introductory.
51. 1985/2011. Baha'i Faith, The: The Emerging Global Religion. William S. Hatcher, Douglas Martin. Overview of Bahá'í history and teachings, designed as an introductory textbook. Available in English or in Persian. Introductory.
52. 1985-10. Promise of World Peace, The. Universal House of Justice. Call to global unity, affirming peace as humanity’s next evolutionary stage and urging moral, spiritual, and collective responsibility for its realization. Distributed to many leaders, politicians and prominent individuals since its writing in 1985. UHJ-documents.
53. 1980. Bahá'u'lláh and the New Era. John E. Esslemont. The classic introductory text on the Bahá'í Faith focusing on Bahá'í teachings and the lives of the Bab, Bahá'u'lláh, and Abdu'l-Bahá. Introductory.
54. 1977. Call to the Nations. Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, comp. . Selections from the writings of the Guardian chosen by the Universal House of Justice, offered as guidance at a "critical juncture" of humankind in a dark period of its history, but with a glorious day on the horizon. Compilations.
55. 1976 [1921]. Tablet to Auguste Forel. Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, trans. . A letter of ʻAbdu'l-Bahá written in 1921, in reply to questions asked by the Swiss scientist Auguste-Henri Forel, exploring the soul, mind, spirit, and God's existence, affirming spiritual reality beyond materialism. Writings.
56. 1972 (?) / 2018. Progressive Revelation and Oneness of Religion. William Sears. A videotaped talk (possibly from 1972), along with a shorter animated 2018 presentation prepared by a graphic designer for the Bahá'í Journeys website. Talks.
57. 1950s-1985. Worlds of God: Basic Classifications of Existence as Defined in the Bahá'í Writings: A Compilation. Marian Lippitt. Comprehensive set of notes and cross-references intended to analyse the nature of reality according to Bahá'í categories: the world of Deity, the world of Prophethood, the world of servitude; a subject index to Bahá'í-related topics. (Offsite links.) Bibliographies.
58. 1944/2006. Divine Art of Living, The. The Báb, Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Mabel Hyde Paine, comp. . Collection of thematically arranged quotations. Introductory.
59. 1935. Be generous in prosperity, and thankful in adversity. Bahá'u'lláh. Well-known passage from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh, posted as a standalone page here for ease of reference and tagging purposes. Writings.
60. 1931. Kitáb-i-Íqán: The Book of Certitude. Bahá'u'lláh, Shoghi Effendi, trans. . Major theological work by Baháʼu'lláh, written prior to his declaration of mission. Writings.
61. 1904. Notes Taken in 1904: vol. 1. Ethel J. Rosenberg. Book-length collection of quotations from pilgrims' notes and other sources on many aspects of Bahá'í teachings on philosophy and interpretations of religious symbols. Pilgrims.

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