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  1. About the Bahá'í Faith, by Various (2001). — Starting places for studying the Baha'i Faith: introductory books, articles, and magazines etc.
  2. "And universal peace — in what Book is this written?": How and Why 'Abdu'l-Bahá Identified "New" and Distinctive Bahá'í Principles, by Christopher Buck (2022-09). — Reflections on ‘Abdu’l-Baha's answer to the question "What has Baha’u’llah brought that we h...
  3. Baha'i Faith, The: The Emerging Global Religion, by William S. Hatcher, Douglas Martin (1985/2011). — Overview of Baha'i history and teachings, designed as an introductory textbook. Available in English...
  4. Bahá'í Faith, What Is It?: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1990/2017). — Basic Baha'i teachings, beliefs and principles.
  5. Bahá'í Glossary, A, by Neil McMillan, Brian Didier Susan Gammage, ed. (2016). — A glossary of Baha'i principles and concepts, as derived from hundreds of messages of the Universal ...
  6. Bahá'í Social Teachings, by Moojan Momen (1996). — Overview of Baha'i teachings on prejudice, gender equality, the environment, human rights, economics...
  7. Bahá'í Spirituality, by Moojan Momen (1997). — Baha'u'llah summons us to a realisation of our true selves, urging us to free ourselves from the ill...
  8. Bahá'ís, The: Contributing to an Emerging Global Civilization, by Bahá'í International Community (2017). — A popular magazine-format introduction to the Faith produced by the Office of Public Information of ...
  9. Bahá'u'lláh: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1990). — A very brief introduction to the Person of Baha'u'llah and some of His teachings.
  10. Baha'u'llah and the New Era, by John E. Esslemont (1980). — The classic introductory text on the Baha'i Faith focusing on Baha'i teachings and the lives of the ...
  11. 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 ...
  12. Basic Bahá'í Chronology, A, by Glenn Cameron, Wendi Momen (1996). — Front-matter and index of the book. The rest of the content, the Chronology itself, is at bahai-libr...
  13. Basics of the Bahá'í Faith, by Darius Shahrokh, Grace Shahrokh (1994). — Comprehensive summary of Bahai history and teachings, distributed by Images International as a 35-pa...
  14. Be generous in prosperity, and thankful in adversity, by Bahá'u'lláh (1939). — Well-known passage from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, posted as a standalone page here for ease of re...
  15. Becoming a Bahá'í - What Do I Need to Know?: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (2012). — An aid to inviting people to enrol, explaining very simply what they need to know before joining the...
  16. Being A Bahá'í: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1990). — Short introduction to Baha'i religious obligations.
  17. Call to the Nations, by Shoghi Effendi Universal House of Justice, comp. (1977). — Selections from the writings of the Guardian chosen by the Universal House of Justice, offered as gu...
  18. Divine Art of Living, The, by The Báb, Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá Mabel Hyde Paine, comp. (1944/2006). — Collection of thematically arranged quotations.
  19. Encyclopaedia Iranica: Selected articles related to Persian culture, religion, philosophy and history, by Encyclopaedia Iranica Arjen Bolhuis, comp. (1982-2023). — Sorted, categorized collection of links to over 170 articles.
  20. For the Betterment of the World: The Worldwide Bahá'í Community's Approach to Social and Economic Development, by Office of Social and Economic Development (2003/2008/2018/2023). — Essays, photographs, and overviews of local projects around the world, illustrating how Baha'i princ...
  21. Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh, by Bahá'u'lláh Shoghi Effendi, trans. (1988 [1935]).
  22. Harvard Pluralism Project: Bahá'í, by Author unknown (2023). — Six overview essays on Baha'i history, beliefs, and practices. (Offsite)
  23. Hidden Gifts: Finding Blessings in the Struggles of Life, by Brian Kurzius (2007). — Compilation of Baha'i texts on the purpose of problems and tests in our lives.
  24. Hidden Words, by Bahá'u'lláh Shoghi Effendi, trans. (1985). — Baha'u'llah's review of the most important themes of prior scriptures and religions, written in 1858...
  25. Kitáb-i-Íqán: The Book of Certitude, by Bahá'u'lláh Shoghi Effendi, trans. (1931). — Major theological work by Bahaʼu'llah, written prior to his declaration of mission.
  26. Letter to the World's Religious Leaders, by Universal House of Justice (2002-04). — On historic challenges that leaders of religion must respond to, if spiritual leadership is to have ...
  27. Loom of Reality: A Partial Inventory of the Works of the Central Figures of the Bahá'í Faith, Steven Phelps, comp. (2020/2025). — A website with thematic compilations of quotations from the Baha’i Writings and beyond, and a cat...
  28. Map of the Travels of Baha'u'llah, National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the Hawaiian Islands, comp. (1991). — The progressive exiles of Baha'u'llah through the Middle East. Includes timeline.
  29. Message on World Peace, by Universal House of Justice (2019-01-18). — Letter about important steps the world made towards world peace, and the current situation, in relat...
  30. New Garden, The: An Introduction to the Bahá'í Faith, by Hushmand Fatheazam (2002). — A widely-shared introductory text summarizing Baha'i history and teachings.
  31. Oriental Words in Bahá'í Literature, Transliteration, and Pronunciation, Author unknown, comp. (1986). — Guide to spelling and pronunciation of Arabic and Persian words encountered in Baha'i history and wr...
  32. Overview of Translations of Bahá'í Texts on bahaiprayers.net, Arjen Bolhuis, comp. (2020). — Table detailing languages and sources of all translations of Baha'i scripture available in almost 10...
  33. Pattern of Bahá'í Life, The, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi (1948). — This compilation was first issued by the National Spiritual Assembly of the British Isles in 1948, a...
  34. Pocketful of Meaning, A: Compilation of Terms, Phrases and Symbols as Used in the Sacred Writings of all Faiths in the World, by Romane Takkenberg (2019). — A compilation from the Baha'i Writings explaining the meaning of terms and symbols used in the sacre...
  35. Primary Source Texts Related to the Covenant, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice (2021-11). — Collection of some essential writings central to understanding the Baha'i Covenant.
  36. Progressive Revelation and Oneness of Religion, by William Sears (1972 (?) / 2018). — A videotaped talk (possibly from 1972), along with a shorter animated 2018 presentation prepared by ...
  37. Promise of World Peace, by Universal House of Justice (1985-10). — A document distributed to many politicians and prominent individuals since its writing in 1985, it w...
  38. Prosperity of Humankind, by Bahá'í International Community (1995-03-03). — A statement prepared by the Baha'i International Community Office of Public Information, Haifa, firs...
  39. Ruhi book series, by Ruhi Institute (1987-2015). — Published volumes of the Ruhi Institute books. (Links to documents, offsite.)
  40. Short Glossary of Bahá'í Terms, by Jonah Winters (2010). — Definitions of a few common Baha'i terms, people, places, and names of Tablets.
  41. Short Introduction to the Bahá'í Faith, A, by Moojan Momen (1997-04-24). — An introduction to the teachings, beliefs, practices, and history of the Baha'i Faith.
  42. Short Introduction to the Bahá'í Faith, A, by Peter Smith (2013). — Summary prepared for the Virginia Commonwealth University website on religious movements. Includes s...
  43. Statement on Bahá'u'lláh, A, by Bahá'í International Community (1992-05). — Introduction to the life and work of Baha'u'llah, released in 1992 in honor of the centenary of his ...
  44. Turning Point for All Nations, by Bahá'í International Community (1995-10). — A statement on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the United Nations, about the scope, function...
  45. Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1989-2020). — A series of brochures for seekers and new Baha'is explaining basic Baha'i teachings.
  46. Who is Writing the Future?: Reflections on the Twentieth Century, by Bahá'í International Community (1999-02). — A statement on the current state of human society and its evolution, by the BIC's Office of Public I...
  47. Why Are We Here: Meaning of Life: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (2003).
  48. Words of Inspiration: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1992).
  49. World Peace: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1990/2009).
 
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