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. 2025-09. Principled Engagement: The Bahá'í Community of Iran's Approach to Social Change. Iqan Shahidi. Analyzes the Iranian Bahá’í community’s principled, non-adversarial engagement in social change, highlighting constructive resilience, community building, and non-political contributions despite persecution. Articles.
3. 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.
4. 2025-07. “Universal peace — in which book is this?': How (and Why) 'Abdu'l-Bahá Identified 'New' and Distinctive Bahá'í Principles. Christopher Buck. A summary of sixteen new and distinctive teachings of Bahá’u’lláh as identified by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. Presentations.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 2025-03-19. Regarding Family Life and Marriage. Universal House of Justice. Letter emphasizing the Bahá’í family’s role in fostering unity, equality, and spiritual growth, shaping communities, and resisting societal disintegration through service, education, and evolving family structures. UHJ-letters.
8. 2025. Timeless Principles of Religion, The: A Comparative Study across Christian, Islamic, and Bahá'í Thought. Iman Motlagh Arani. Theological map of nine principles in Christianity, Islam, and the Bahá'í Faith: oneness of God, unknowability of the divine essence, creation by God's sovereign act, office of prophethood, authority of revealed law, cardinal virtues, judgment and death. Articles-unpublished.
9. 2025. Reason in the Orbit of Revelation: Constructing a Bahá'í Philosophical Paradigm. Iman Motlagh Arani. A book-length systematic proposal for a Bahá'í philosophical framework across metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics, engaging phenomenology and contemporary theory while emphasizing praxis grounded in Revelation. (Some chapters already posted separately.) Books.
10. 2024-05-26. To the Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity. Universal House of Justice. 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.
11. 2024. Ruhi Book 6: Notes. Ehsan Bayat, ed. 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.
12. 2024. La Preuve éclatante. Mírzá Abu'l-Faḍl Gulpáygání, Pierre Spierckel, trans. . Réponse à un article agressif, donnée en exemple par ‘Abdu’l-Bahá lui-même. Books.
13. 2023-11-28. Reflections on the First Century of the Formative Age. Universal House of Justice. Overview of the Faith's developments and activities during the previous century, including the Guardianship, global expansion, community building and development, participation in societal discourse, and construction of the Bahá'í World Centre. UHJ-letters.
14. 2023. تاملاتی در باب مقولاتی بزرگ (Reflections on Great Categories, vol. 1). Iman Motlagh Arani. Books.
15. 2023. تاملاتی در باب مقولاتی بزرگ: جلد دوم (Reflections on Great Categories, vol. 2). Iman Motlagh Arani. Books.
16. 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.
17. 2022. Two Parts of the Law of God, The: The Essential and the Secondary Teachings of the True Religion of God, and Counterfeit Doctrines. Peter Terry, comp. Four compilations on themes related to the progressive revelation of the religion of God; essential vs. secondary teachings; counterfeit doctrines of the false religion of man. Compilations-personal.
18. 2022. 'Abdu'l-Bahá on the World Stage. Iraj Ghanooni, Naeem Nabiliakbar, trans, Adib Masumian, trans. . A contrast of the spiritual purpose of ‘Abdu'l-Bahá's first visit to Paris with the secular aims of some famous Iranian contemporaries who went there around the same time; includes philosophical discussions and an analysis of two talks by ‘Abdu'l-Bahá. Articles.
19. 2021-12-11. Abdu'l-Baha's Life and Legacy: Key Facts. Christopher Buck. The key principles of Bahá’u’lláh that ‘Abdu’l-Bahá expounded are part of his "living legacy" — i.e. these new or special principles are useful for presenting information about the Bahá’í Faith today. Presentations.
20. 2021-08-15. Dynamic Bahá'í Principles - Expressed as Actions. Christopher Buck. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá noted "special teachings of Bahá’u’lláh" as "new," "distinctive," and "not found in any of the sacred Books of the past" (1912). The book Bahá’í Faith: The Basics presents these as “dynamic Bahá’í principles, expressed as actions." Presentations.
21. 2020-2026. Nuggets, The. Badi Shams. 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.
22. 2020-2026. Online Course on the Bahá'í Faith. John S. Hatcher. Links to 117 Youtube videos on Bahá'í history and teachings. Video.
23. 2020-12-03. On the Calamitous State of World Affairs and the Material Sustainability of Communities. Universal House of Justice. On concerns about the affairs of the world and catastrophic events, and whether the global Bahá’í community should undertake projects to address the material sustainability of communities. UHJ-letters.
24. 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.
25. 2018/2025. Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks. Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'í World Centre, trans. . 216 selections, last updated 2025. Writings.
26. 2015. Theses on Modernity and the Bahá'í Faith. Mikhail Sergeev. On how new religious movements respond to modernity; cycles of religion; project of modernity; culture vs. civilization; the Bahá'í extension of modernity; Bahá'í departure from modernity; separation of religion and state. Articles.
27. 2015. Reconciliation of Religions, The: Imperative for the 21st Century. Peter Terry. While the 12 principles attributed to 'Abdu'l-Bahá include the harmony of religion with science and reason and the imperative that religion lead to unity, one principle that was at least as prominent is often left out: the reconciliation of religions. Essays.
28. 2014. Baha'u'llah and the Reconciliation of Religions. Peter Terry. The reconciliation of religions is one of the principal themes of Bahá'u'lláh's writings, yet one rarely discussed in introductions to the Bahá'í Faith and often ignored in surveys of Bahá'í teachings. Essays.
29. 2014. Text and Context in the Bahá'í Heroic Age. Nader Saiedi. A series of 12 talks by Nader Saiedi exploring Bahá'í history, key writings, and the need for scholarly study, translation, and contextual analysis of Bahá'í texts. Audio.
30. 2013. Role of Principles in the Bahá'í Faith: Principles and Fashion. Farjam Majd. A hierarchical tree-like model of the world can aid in understanding the following questions: are values relative or absolute? Is it old-fashioned to live with a moral code? Should we be conservative or progressive? Should our beliefs change over time? Articles.
31. 2012. Bahá'í Tradition, The: The Return of Joseph and the Peaceable Imagination. Todd Lawson. Overview of the status of violence in the Bahá'í tradition, and the historical/social conditions in which these doctrines were articulated. Articles.
32. 2012. 'Abdu'l-Bahá's Encounter with Modernity during His Western Travels. Wendi Momen. Abdu'l-Bahá's responses to the West's technology and innovations on the one hand, vs. its archaic racist and sexual philosophies on the other. Articles.
33. 2010-04. Bahá'u'lláh's Bishárát (Glad-Tidings): A Proclamation to Scholars and Statesmen. Christopher Buck, Youli A. Ioannesyan. Historical and textual study of the one of the major writings of Bahá'u'lláh, and new theories as to its provenance and purpose; it may have been revealed for E. G. Browne. Includes Persian translation (following the English section). Articles.
34. 2009. Study Guide of the Tablet of Maqsúd. Marco Oliveira. The Tablet of Maqsúd is a good presentation of the principles and teachings of the Bahá’í Faith. Its structure is suitable for a first contact with the Bahá'í Writings. Study.
35. 2004-2014. Powerpoints for Deepening. Duane Troxel. 26 presentations in Powerpoint format, on a variety of topics covering Bahá'í history, Central Figures, teachings, and relationship with Islam. Presentations.
36. 2000. Resurgence of Apocalyptic in Modern Islam. Abbas Amanat. Shi'i Mahdism, beliefs on the end of time, and overview of the rise of the Bábí Faith. Excerpts.
37. 2000. Law; Liberty; Kitáb-i-Aqdas. Peter Smith. Three extracts. Essays.
38. 2000. 'Abdu'l-Bahá's Explanation of the Teachings of Bahá'u'lláh: Tablets and Talks Translated into English (1911-1920). Peter Terry. A review of the varied lists of Bahá'í principles' presented by 'Abdu'l-Bahá in various of his writings and talks translated into English. Contrary to popular belief there is no standard list, and some 38 separate principles can be identified. Articles.
39. 1998. Brilliant Proof, The. Mírzá Abu'l-Faḍl Gulpáygání. Two editions of a work of apologetics by an eminent Bahá'í scholar, first published in 1912 and reprinted 1998. Books.
40. 1996-11-12. Fundamental Verities. Universal House of Justice. Meaning of the phrase "fundamental verities of the Faith" in the writings of Shoghi Effendi. UHJ-letters.
41. 1996-04. Baha'i View of the Educated Person, The: A Case Study in Religious Education. Timothy Reagan. 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.
42. 1996. Universality of the Laws of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, The. Bijan Samali. 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.
43. 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.
44. 1989. Bahá'í Faith. Juan Cole. Brief excerpt, with link to article offsite. Encyclopedia.
45. 1988/2001. Notes on Bahá'í Proofs Based on the Bible, Some. National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of India, comp. Compilation of passages from the Bible, showing parallels and prophetic fulfillment in the Bahá'í Faith. Compilations-NSA.
46. 1988-10. President Wilson and the Bahá'í Connection. Paul Pearsall. Short overview of myths and facts on the Wilson-Bahá'í connection. Includes addenda on the League of Nations, by Vincent Littrell, and on the Fourteen Points, by Bahram Nadini. Essays.
47. 1987. انسان در آئین بهائی: جلد اول: فلسفه و عرفان (Station of Man in the Bahá'í Faith: Volume 1, Philosophy and Mysticism). Alí Murád Dávúdí, Vahid Rafati, comp. and ed. . 19 collected works of 'Alí-Murád Dávúdi. Books.
48. 1982 [1922]. Promulgation of Universal Peace, The. Abdu'l-Bahá. A collection of transcriptions of 140 talks delivered by ‘Abdu’l‑Bahá during the nine months in 1912 when he travelled across the United States and Canada. Writings.
49. 1981 (circa). Speaking on Spiritual Survival in Global Chaos. Peter J. Khan. Audio.
50. 1974. Extract from Brochure "One World, One People - A Bahá'í View". Bahá'í International Community. Short selection from a brochure presented by the Baha’i International Community to delegates attending the United Nations World Population Conference and World Food Conference in 1974. Excerpts.
51. 1972 [1912]. Paris Talks. Abdu'l-Bahá. Compilation of talks given by ‘Abdu’l‑Bahá during His first stay in Paris, from October to December 1911. Also included are three talks delivered during visits to England in 1912–13 and a Tablet revealed in 1913. Writings.
52. 1946-05. Bahá'u'lláh's Epistle to the Son of the Wolf. Marzieh Gail. Explores various themes of this last major work of Bahá'u'lláh. Essays.
53. 1912. Oneness of the Reality of Humankind, The. Author unknown. Summary of Bahá'í principles: investigation of reality, oneness of humanity, harmony of science and religion, religion as the bond that unites mankind, elimination of prejudices, gender equality, economic equality, and humanity's need for the Holy Spirit. Translations.
54. 1910. New Economic Movement and Young Persia, A. Helen Campbell. Overview of Bábí and Bahá'í history and teachings, concluding with an inspiring story of wisdom and kindness of a Spiritual Assembly in Bombay. Articles.

1. 1918-01-08 —
   President Woodrow Wilson in a speech on war aims and peace terms to the United States Congress outlined his Fourteen Points. It was a statement of principles for peace that was to be used for peace negotiations in order to end World War I.
   • Wilson was influenced by the Bahá'í teachings in formulating his Fourteen Points, at least three Bahá'í volumes were known to be in the White House. The Hidden Words appears on a 1921 listing of Wilson's private library. Also, a 1916 compilation on peace given the President by a delegation of Washington Bahá'ís 'turned up in general reference at the Library of Congress marked "transfer from the White House"'. In addition, 'Abdu'l-Bahá on Divine Philosophy (Boston, 1918) was said to have much influenced his thinking. [AY155]
   • Commenting on the Fourteen Points laid down by the President for the world community, the Master says that twelve of them derive from principles advocated by Bahá'u'lláh fifty years before, and that these Teachings had been spread worldwide through various publications, thus becoming known to leaders in Europe and America (Persian Tablets, vol. III, p. 312). [Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks; AY156-157]
   • US Office of the Historian.
   • See also President Wilson and the Bahá'í Connection by Paul Pearsall (1988).

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