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.. Becoming a Bahá'í. Daniel C. Jordan. What kind of beginning is it, when one becomes a Bahá'í? What does it mean, and what to expect? Audio.
3. 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.
4. n.d.. Introduction to the Bahá'í Faith. Firuz Kazemzadeh. Overview of the Faith, given at Stanford University. Audio.
5. 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.
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. 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.
8. 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.
9. 2024-12-23. Bahāʾī Faith. The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopedia.
10. 2023-07. The World of the Bahá'í Faith, ed. Robert H. Stockman: Review. Michael Sabet. Reviews.
11. 2023. Harvard Pluralism Project: Bahá'í. Author unknown. Six overview essays on Bahá'í history, beliefs, and practices. (Offsite) Essays.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 2022-08-23. What is the Baha'i Faith?: History, overview, and more!. I Am Your Target Demographic. Transcripts.
15. 2022-04. Bahá'í Faith: The Basics, by Christopher Buck: Review. Susan Maneck. Reviews.
16. 2022-03-18. Bahá'í: A Look into the World's Newest Religion, and Why Followers Find it Appealing. Anthony Hill. TV news report summarizing Baha'i history and practice, and breaking the fast with some Baha'is in Florida. Transcripts.
17. 2022-02. Bahá'í Faith: The Basics, by Christopher Buck: Review. Moojan Momen. Reviews.
18. 2021-11-30. Bahá'í Faith: The Basics, by Christopher Buck: Review. Roland Faber. Reviews.
19. 2021-08-25. Baha'i: The Religion of the Future. Alan's Theory. Very short introduction to the Bahá'í Faith from a presenter who interviewed a Bahá'í couple. Transcripts.
20. 2021-02-26. Baha'i Faith: The Basics: Presentation for Book Launch. Christopher Buck. PowerPoint for live Zoom book launch of Bahá’í Faith: The Basics (Routledge, 2020), hosted by the Desert Rose Bahá’í Institute, on February 26, 2021; includes brief book excerpts. Presentations.
21. 2021. Bahá'í Faith: The Basics. Christopher Buck. Introduction "What is the Bahá'í Faith?", front-matter, and back-matter. Introductory.
22. 2021. Bahá'í Faith, The. Lil Osborn. Origins; Bahá'u'lláh; `Abdu'l-Bahá and Shoghi Effendi; 'world religion' from 1957; beliefs and practices; controversies; persecution. Encyclopedia.
23. 2021. `Abdu'l-Bahá `Abbás. Necati Alkan. Abdu’l-Bahá’s life story, from his childhood in Iran and as an exile for 60 years in the Ottoman Empire; his unique station, unequalled in religious history; travels in the West; achievements and contributions to the expansion of His Father’s religion. Introductory.
24. 2021. 'Abdu'l-Bahá — the Master: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Introductory biography of 'Abdu'l-Bahá — Bahá'u'lláh's son, appointed leader, authorised interpreter, and selfless exemplar of Bahá'í life. Essays.
25. 2021. Life of Service — Following the Example of Abdu'l-Bahá, A: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Service to humanity as a spiritual duty, a form of worship, and the path to personal and collective happiness. Introductory.
26. 2020-09-04. Small in Number, Big in Faith. Todd Fertig. Overview of the Bahá'í Faith and its activities in Kansas, and interview with Duane Herrmann. Newspapers.
27. 2020-07-16. What Is Baha'i?: World's Newest Major Religion . Drew Binsky. Transcripts.
28. 2020-01. Baha'i Faith: The Basics by Christopher Buck: Review. Jack McLean. Reviews.
29. 2020. Climate Change — A Bahá'í View: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Essays.
30. 2020. Some Answered Questions: An Introduction to Bahá'í Teachings. Marco Oliveira. Background of this book and Laura Clifford Barney, and overview of its themes. Presentations.
31. 2020. Baha'i Studies Youtube Playlist. Peter Smith. Link to Smith's videos on Bábí and Bahá'í history: Emergence of the Bábí movement; Bábí conflict and collapse; development of a new religion; Bahá'u'lláh; Bahá'í beliefs and practice; geo-cultural breakthroughs; expansion of the Bahá'í Faith. Video.
32. 2019-12-16. Who are the Bahá'ís?: The Forgotten 4th Abrahamic Faith. Mason Stahl. An introductory educational video on the history and community of Bahá'ís, the 4th (or 5th) Abrahamic religion with several million followers worldwide and communities in nearly every nation. Transcripts.
33. 2019-11. Tales of Magnificent Heroism: The Impact of the Báb and His Followers on Writers and Artists. Robert Weinberg. This concise survey explores how this particular episode in humanity’s religious history resonated so strongly through the decades that followed. Articles.
34. 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.
35. 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.
36. 2019. Twofold Mission, A: Some Distinctive Characteristics of the Person and Teachings of the Báb. Elham Afnan. Some features of the Bab's life and Writings highlighting the rare combination of qualities that have come to be associated with him. Articles.
37. 2019. Introduction to the Baha'i Faith. Peter Smith. A look at the central features of the Baha’i Faith, including its history, and the key beliefs, organisation and world-view of the Baha’i community (archived copy, original offline). Articles.
38. 2019. Central Figures of the Baha'i Faith. Moojan Momen. Momen explores the life of the founder of the Baha’i Faith, as well as the lives of his forerunner and successor. He delves into the key events concerning their beliefs and teachings and reflects on their legacy (archived copy, original offline). Introductory.
39. 2017. Religion in an Ever-Advancing Civilization. Bahá'í International Community. On the unity of humanity and the decline and renewal of religion. Introductory.
40. 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.
41. 2016. Baha'is. Christopher Buck, Jane Dammen McAuliffe, ed. . The Bahá'í Faith's continuities and discontinuities with Islam. This is the only Bahá'í-related article in The Encyclopaedia of the Qur’an. Encyclopedia.
42. 2016. Introduction to New and Alternative Religions in America, Volumes 1-5. Eugene V. Gallagher, ed, W. Michael Ashcraft, ed. Multiple excerpts referencing the Bahá'í Faith from this 5-volume set. Excerpts.
43. 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.
44. 2015. Importance of Religion, The: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Essays.
45. 2015. Way to World Peace, The: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Essays.
46. 2014. Bahá'í: History, Beliefs, Practices, Theological Exchanges, and Current Issues. Christopher Buck. Brief overviews of Bahá'í history and thought. Encyclopedia.
47. 2014. Islám: The Road Ahead: Reflections of a Bahá'í on Islamic Topics. Rowshan Mustapha. Questions about the finality of religion, the Day of Judgment, the role of Jesus and the Mihdi, and what will happen at the End of Time, through the lens of the Bahá’í Teachings. Books.
48. 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.
49. 2013. Bahá'í Studies videos. Peter Smith. Twelve introductory videos about Bahá'í history, practice, and teachings. Video.
50. 2012-08. Making the Invisible Visible: Introductory Books on the Bahá'í Faith. Denis MacEoin. Overview of contemporary issues in Bahá'í scholarship from an outsider's perspective, including definition of "New Religious Movement," links to Islam, and the succession of authority in light of the truncated guardianship and the lack of schisms. Reviews.
51. 2012. An Introduction to the Bahá'í Faith, by Peter Smith: Review. Sergio Carro Martin. Reviews.
52. 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.
53. 2012. Bahá'í Fast, The: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. A summary of the laws and principles of the Fast. Essays.
54. 2012. Bahá'í Faith, The. Christopher Buck. Encyclopedia.
55. 2012. Bahá'í Fireside Notebook, The. Reginald L. Priestley. A believer's personal fireside notebook, compiled for his study and deepening: notes, timelines, and quotations summarizing the Bahá'í teachings. Study.
56. 2011-10-14. Bahá'í: A religion of unity and peace. Liz Monteiro. Profile of Dharlene and Sheldon Valeda, and the Bahá'ís of Kitchener, Ontario. Newspapers.
57. 2011. Baha'i Faith: Overview. Robert Stockman. Encyclopedia.
58. 2010. Short Glossary of Bahá'í Terms. Jonah Winters. Definitions of a few common Bahá'í terms, people, places, and names of Tablets. Glossaries.
59. 2010. Oceans of Light: The Major Works of Bahá'u'lláh. Robert Stockman. PowerPoint presentation on the scope, style, and history of the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh. Introductory.
60. 2010. Эв Нэгдлийн Асар (The Wonder of Unity: An Introduction to the Bahá'í Faith). Introductory book in Mongolian. Books.
61. 2009-08-15. Providing answers to oft-asked questions of Baha'is. Ted Slavin. What do Bahá'ís believe? Newspapers.
62. 2009. Oprah Winfrey's Soul Series Webcast. Rainn Wilson. In an hour long interview, Wilson talks with Oprah about the Bahá'í Faith, creativity, spirituality, and his new web site SoulPancake.com Audio.
63. 2009. Bahá'í Faith, The. Graham Hassall. Encyclopedia.
64. 2008. Bahá'í Faith, The. Robert Stockman. Encyclopedia.
65. 2008. Environment, Caring for: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Essays.
66. 2007/10/22. Holy Land's Low-Profile Religion, The. Oakland Ross. Brief overview of the Bahá'í Faith and its place in Israel. Newspapers.
67. 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.
68. 2006. Bahá'ís of the United States, The. Robert Stockman. Overview of the history and teachings of the Bahá'í Faith, with reflections on it as a "New Religious Movement." Two versions of an article, one draft (undated) and one published. Articles.
69. 2005. Changing Reality: The Bahá'í Community and the Creation of a New Reality. Moojan Momen. The Bahá’í teachings criticize the socially created realities of warfare, environmental destruction, and the subordination of women, lower social classes and ethnic minorities, instead promoting a vision of global solidarity and individual worth. Articles.
70. 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.
71. 2004-2014. Videos for Deepening. Duane Troxel. Four videos: The Life of the Báb, The Life of the Guardian, The Return of Christ, and What Do Bahá'ís Believe. Video.
72. 2004. Judaism and the Bahá'í Faith: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Essays.
73. 2004. Encyclopedia of Islam and The Muslim World. William F. McCants, John Walbridge, Frank Lewis, et al., Richard C. Martin, ed. . Articles on Abdu'l-Bahá, the Báb, Bahá'u'lláh, the Bábí and Bahá'í Faiths, Hujjatiya, Persian language and literature, Shaykhism, and Twelver Shi'ism. Encyclopedia.
74. 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.
75. 2003. Why Are We Here: Meaning of Life: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Essays.
76. 2002/2009. Bahá'í Faith, The. Paula R. Hartz. Overview of Bahá'í history, teachings, and scripture, with many photographs and illustrations; part of a "World Religions" series aimed at high school students. (Offsite.) Books.
77. 2002-08-19. Translations of the Qur'án and Introductory Books on the Bahá'í Faith, Recommendations Concerning. Universal House of Justice. On translations of the Qur'an, and introductory books on the Bahá'í Faith. UHJ-letters.
78. 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.
79. 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.
80. 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.
81. 2002. Personal Names and Titles in Islamic and Baha'i Usage. John Walbridge. Resources.
82. 2002. Islam and the Bahá'í Faith: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Essays.
83. 2002. Monarchy, The Future of: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Essays.
84. 2002. Counsellors, Board Members, and Assistants: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. An explanation of the ‘Appointed Arm’ of the Faith. Essays.
85. 2002. Life after Death: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Essays.
86. 2002. Bahá'í Faith, The. Robert Stockman. Encyclopedia.
87. 2000. Hinduism and the Bahá'í Faith: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Essays.
88. 2000. Dear Parent ... a Message to a non-Bahá'í Parent: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. A letter written to the parents of British Bahá'í converts to dispel anxiety and misinformation. Introductory.
89. 1999-04. New Religious Movements: Bahá'í. Mary Pat Fisher. Short overview of Bahá'í history, teachings, and consultation. Excerpts.
90. 1999. New Millennium, The: A Bahá'í View: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Essays.
91. 1999. Sources for studying the life and writings of Abdu'l-Baha: A topical bibliography. Jonah Winters, comp. Now outdated bibliography; retained for historical interest. Biographies.
92. 1998. Bahá'í Faith, The: An Introduction. Bahá'í International Community. An overview of the Bahá'í Faith, in words and pictures. BIC.
93. 1998. Gardeners of God: An Encounter with Five Million Bahá'ís, by Colette Gouvion and Philippe Jouvion: Review. Marc Foxhall. Reviews.
94. 1998. Notes on The Báb, Some. Robert Stockman. Brief overview of sources on the Bábí period, the Bab's history, and his writings. Articles-unpublished.
95. 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.
96. 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.
97. 1997-09-06. Baha'i Faith. Douglas Martin. Includes overview of the Bahá'í Faith in Canada. Encyclopedia.
98. 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.
99. 1997. Resource Guide for the Scholarly Study of the Bahá'í Faith. Robert Stockman, Jonah Winters. A comprehensive research and educational tool for the student or teacher of the Bahá'í Faith. Includes curriculum guides, lecture outlines, annotated bibliographies, and lists of educational materials. Books.
100. 1997. Short History of the Bahá'í Faith, by Peter Smith, and Short Introduction to the Bahá'í Faith, by Moojan Momen: Reviews. Christopher Buck. Reviews.
101. 1997. Freedom of Speech: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Essays.
102. 1996-11-25. Brief History of the Bahá'í Faith. Local Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Boise, Idaho, comp. Chronology of major events in Bahá'í history from 1844 to 1996. Chronologies.
103. 1996. Good and Evil: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Compilations-personal.
104. 1996. World Citizenship: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Essays.
105. 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.
106. 1996. Mission of the Báb, The: Retrospective 1844-1994. Douglas Martin. The revelation of the Báb in the context of its impact on the Western writers of the period and its subsequent influence. Articles.
107. 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.
108. 1995-10. Science and Religion: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Introductory.
109. 1995. Baha'i Faith: A Portrait. Robert Stockman. General introduction to Bahá'í history and teachings. Encyclopedia.
110. 1995. Law and Order: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Essays.
111. 1995. New World — Building a Better Future, A: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Essays.
112. 1995. Sustainable Development, A Bahá'í View: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Essays.
113. 1995. Women, The Status of: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Overview of the status of women in education, marriage, and the future. Introductory.
114. 1995. Pastoral Care of Bahá'í Children: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Essays.
115. 1994/2019. Education — A Bahá'í View: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Essays.
116. 1994/1996. Bahá'í Faith. Author unknown. Entry from an early CD-ROM encyclopedia. Encyclopedia.
117. 1994-04-27. Ethical Economics — A Bahá'í Approach: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Essays.
118. 1994. Is the Bahá'í Faith a World Religion?. Seena Fazel. Examination of the terms "world religion" and "new religious movement" to demonstrate that the Bahá'í Faith is best categorized as a "world religion." Articles.
119. 1994. God, Nature of: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. The nature of God in the Bahá'í Faith. Introductory.
120. 1994. Basics of the Bahá'í Faith. Darius K. Shahrokh, Grace Shahrokh. Comprehensive summary of Bahá'í history and teachings, distributed by Images International as a 35-page booklet. Transcript available in both English and Persian. Audio.
121. 1993/2001. Fasting and the Bahá'í Fast: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Essays.
122. 1993/2001. Daily Devotions: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. A summary of Bahá'í laws on daily obligatory prayer, reading the Writings, and meditation. Essays.
123. 1993. Bahá'í History. Moojan Momen, Peter Smith. A general survey of the history of the Bahá'í Faith, including a brief overview of main events in Bábí and Bahá'í history. Next, a series of themes that have developed throughout Bahá'í history is examined. Encyclopedia.
124. 1993. Administration, Bahá'í: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Introduction to the Bahá'í administration. Essays.
125. 1993. Religions Are One: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Introductory.
126. 1993. God's Promise to Humanity: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Essays.
127. 1993. Cyflwyno'r Ffydd: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Welsh introduction to the Bahá'í Faith. Essays.
128. 1993. One Human Race: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Brief introduction of ideas related to the Bahá'í concept of the oneness of mankind. Introductory.
129. 1993. Bahá'ís, The, by Bahá'í International Community: Review. Seena Fazel. Reviews.
130. 1993. Brief Course on the Bahá'í Faith, A. Bahá'í World Centre, comp. Basic themes and beliefs of the Bahá'í Faith, explained succinctly, with glossary and study questions. Introductory.
131. 1992/2017. Bicentenaire de Bahá'u'lláh. Bahá'í International Community. French translation of the Bahá'í International Community's 1992 Statement on Bahá'u'lláh, updated for the 2017 bicentennial of the Birth of Bahá’u’lláh. BIC.
132. 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.
133. 1992. Family Life: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Essays.
134. 1992. Words of Inspiration: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Introductory.
135. 1992. Marriage, Bahá'í: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Bahá'u'lláh said everyone should marry. Marriage unites the physical and spiritual in a "fortress for well-being" and provides for the nurturing of children. People should choose partners carefully. Discusses the ceremony, solving problems and divorce. Introductory.
136. 1992. New Age, The: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Essays.
137. 1991. Babis, Bahá'ís, Shaykhis. Cyril Glasse. Encyclopedia.
138. 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.
139. 1991. Introduction to the Kitáb-i-Iqán, An. Nasser Sabet. The importance, style, and contents of the Book of Certitude, and its five major themes: the true seeker and independent investigation of truth, rebirth of spirituality, Christianity and Islam, the Bábí dispensation, and the process of revelation. Articles.
140. 1990/2017. Bahá'í Faith, The: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Basic Bahá'í teachings, beliefs and principles. Introductory.
141. 1990/2012. Bahá'í Faith, The: How It Began: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. A very short introduction to Bahá'í history. Introductory.
142. 1990/2010. Consultation: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Introductory.
143. 1990/2009. World Peace: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Introductory.
144. 1990/2009. Prayer and Meditation: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Introductory.
145. 1990. Being A Bahá'í: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Short introduction to Bahá'í religious obligations. Essays.
146. 1990. Bahá'u'lláh, the Messenger of God: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Short biography of Bahá'u'lláh with scriptural excerpts. Introductory.
147. 1990. Bahá'u'lláh, The Promised One: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. A very brief introduction to some of the teachings of Bahá'u'lláh. Introductory.
148. 1990. Soul, Life of the: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Introductory.
149. 1990. Suffering, The Meaning of: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Introductory.
150. 1990. Les Jardiniers de Dieu: À la Rencontre de Cinq Millions de Bahá'ís, par Colette Gouvion et Philippe Jouvion: Review. Robert LaLiberte. Reviews.
151. 1989/1996. Health and Healing: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Introductory.
152. 1989-2021. Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. A series of brochures for seekers and new Bahá'ís explaining basic Bahá'í teachings. Essays.
153. 1989 Summer. Les Bahá'ís: Un chapitre de l'histoire religieuse récente. Udo Schaefer. Articles.
154. 1989. Bahá'í Faith. Juan Cole. Brief excerpt, with link to article offsite. Encyclopedia.
155. 1988. Bahá'í Faith, The: Sect or Religion?. Udo Schaefer, Gerald C. Keil, trans. . Lengthy study defining the distinguishing features of the Bahá'í Faith as contrasted with other contemporary religious movements. Introductory.
156. 1986. Bahá'í World, The: Volume 18 (1979-1983). Various, Universal House of Justice, comp. . Periodic volumes that survey the global activities and major achievements of the Faith. Books.
157. 1986. Introduction: Aims and Purposes of the Bahá'í Faith. David Hofman. Introduction to this Bahá'í World volume. Introductory.
158. 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.
159. 1985/2006. For the Student of Religion. Bahá'í International Community. Adapted from William S. Hatcher and Douglas Martin's The Bahá'í Faith: The Emerging Global Religion (1985), for posting at bahai.org (2006). Introductory.
160. 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.
161. 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.
162. 1980. Bahá'í Faith, The. Mary Perkins, Philip Hainsworth. An introductory book for people new to the Bahá'í Faith, in audiobook format. Audio.
163. 1980. Remember My Days: The Life-Story of Bahá'u'lláh. Lowell Johnson. Biography of the prophet-founder of the Bahá'í Faith. Biographies.
164. 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.
165. 1976 Spring. Challenge of the Bahá'í Faith: A Non-Bahá'í Assessment of Reasons for Studying the Bahá'í Religion. Vernon Elvin Johnson. Though small and young, the Bahá’í Faith is a subject of central importance not only for the student of the history of religions but for anyone interested in world problems and proposals for their solution. Articles.
166. 1976. Dawn over Mount Hira and Other Essays. Marzieh Gail. A collection of essays on various topics of interest to Bahá'í studies and history. Most of these were first published in Star of the West and World Order between 1929 and 1971. Books.
167. 1974. Light of Baha'u'llah, The: An Introduction to the Baha'i Faith. Author unknown. General introductory book: Bahá'í history, life of Bahá'u'lláh, spiritual teachings, social teachings, Bahá'í laws, administration, community life, and progressive revelation. Books.
168. 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.
169. 1970. Bahá'í Viewpoint, A. Harilal M. Munje, Finley P. Dunne, ed. . Short essay on Bahá'í principles, presented along with other "leaders of the world's great religions" at the First Spiritual Summit Conference in Calcutta, October 1968. Essays.
170. 1969. Message to the Indian and Eskimo Bahá'ís of the Western Hemisphere. Rúhíyyih Khánum. Letter to Native American and Inuit believers, about the assurance given in the Bahá'í Writings that their future is very great, and that they themselves best help to fulfill these promises by taking the Faith of Bahá'u'lláh to their own people. Essays.
171. 1968. Christ et Bahá'u'lláh. George Townshend, Maison Editions Bahá'íes, trans. . Le Royaume de Dieu, comme prédit dans la Bible, est venu et Bahá'u'lláh est le retour du Christ. Books.
172. 1967. Bahá'u'lláh: His Call to the Nations: A Summons to World Order. Eunice Braun. On the irreversible movement toward the interdependence of all peoples and nations, a Bahá'í perspective on history, and Bahá'u'lláh's summons to the rulers. Essays.
173. 1965. Die Perser: von den Anfängen bis zur Gegenwart. Alessandro Bausani. Brief overview of the early years of the Bahá'í Faith. Excerpts.
174. 1965. Bahá'í: A Way of Life for Millions. Lerone Bennett Jr.. Article reprinted from 1965 Ebony Magazine article and made into pamphlet for mass distribution. Introductory.
175. 1963. Bahai. Helmuth von Glasenapp. Two-page overview of Bahá'í history. Excerpts.
176. 1962. Convincing Answers to Your Questions about .... William Sears, ed. Introductory pamphlet about the Bahá'í Faith, including brief solutions to some of "the problems afflicting mankind in what is regarded as the most turbulent period in history." Introductory.
177. 1960/1972. Bahá'í: World Faith for Modern Man. Arthur L. Dahl. A general overview pamphlet introducing Bahá'í teachings and history. Essays.
178. 1960/1961. Good Message, The. Rúhíyyih Khánum (published as Rúhíyyih Rabbání). A simplified rendering of themes in Shoghi Effendi's translation of Gleanings, used in Africa as a practical tool for achieving the central goal of Ruhiyyih Khanum's life: sharing the Baha'i teachings with others (Hutchison, 2000). Books.
179. 1958-07-13. I am a Bahá'í. Guy Murchie. Newspaper article: "An Exotic Faith Has Built One of the World's Great Temples Here. A Believer Tells What That Faith Means to Him." Introductory.
180. 1957. Christ and Baha'u'llah. George Townshend. The Kingdom of God, as foretold in the Bible, has come and Bahá'u'lláh is the Return of Christ. Books.
181. 1957. Die Religion in Geschichte und Gegenwart: Handwörterbuch für Theologie und Religionswissenschaft. Hans Dieter Betz, ed. Two dictionary definitions: "Bahai-Religion" and "Babismus". Encyclopedia.
182. 1956-05. Oneness of Mankind, The: Basic Principle of the Bahá'í Faith. National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United States. Statement of Bahá'í teachings prepared in order to clarify the position of members of the Faith throughout the United States at this critical hour, published as an insert in the U.S. Bahá'í newsletter. NSA-letters.
183. 1956. Bahá'í Cause, The. Ahmad Sohrab. Brief overview of the Bahá'í Faith, with passing references to Sohrab's "New History Society." Excerpts.
184. 1956. A-de-rih-wa-nie-ton On-kwe-on-we Neh-ha: A Message to the Iroquois Indians. National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Canada. Three items: 2021 cover letter from the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Canada, the 1956 message to the Iroquois Indians in Mohawk and English, and a biography of the translator, "Charles A. Cooke, Mohawk Scholar," by Marius Barbeau. NSA-letters.
185. 1956. Path to God, The: 1956 edition. Dorothy Baker. Some elements for spiritual success: power through prayer and nine benefits of prayer, victorious living, and immortality. Essays.
186. 1954. Challenge to Chaos: The Mission of the Bahá'í Faith. Horace Holley. Summary of the mission of Bahá'u'lláh through the lens of three essential truths: Unity of God, Unity of the Prophets, and Unity of Humankind. Published as a stand-alone pamphlet. Essays.
187. 1952. Introduction. W. Kenneth Christian. Original introduction to Gleanings of the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh, which is often omitted from online versions of the book. Essays.
188. 1949/1975. Glad Tidings of Bahá'u'lláh, The: Being Extracts from the Sacred Writings of the Bahá'ís. Bahá'u'lláh, George Townshend, comp. . A compilation with some notes, on the topics of building the world, God’s command and exhortation, proclamation of the day of God, and the journey of the soul. Books.
189. 1947-07. Faith of Bahá'u'lláh, The: A World Religion. Shoghi Effendi. A summary of the origin, teachings and institutions of the Bahá'í Faith, prepared in 1947 for the United Nations Special Committee on Palestine by Shoghi Effendi in his capacity as Head of the Bahá'í Faith. Guardian.
190. 1947. Bahá'í Answers. The Báb, Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Olivia Kelsey, comp. . Answers to 95 questions on the Bahá'í Faith, collected from the writings of the Báb, Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, and Shoghi Effendi. Books.
191. 1946. Baha'i Faith, The. Marcus Bach. An outsider's view of the Bahá'í community from a "faith-based" perspective. Excerpts.
192. 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.
193. 1944. Centenary of a World Faith: The History of the Bahá'í Faith and its Development in the British Isles. Author unknown. On the lives of The Bab, Bahá'u'lláh, and Abdul-Baha, progress of the Faith in the East and West, and growth of the cause in the United Kingdom. Published for the centenary of the declaration of the Báb. Books.
194. 1942. Scriptures of Different Faiths, The. Pritam Singh. Overview of Hindu, Buddhist, Zoroastrian, Christian, and Islamic scriptures, emphasizing their teachings and significance across diverse religious traditions. Introductory.
195. 1941. Appreciations of the Bahá'í Faith. Various, Author unknown, comp. . Excerpts from books, magazines, newspaper articles, and testimonials. Introductory.
196. 1937. Great Unity, The: A New Approach to Religious Education. Margaret Barr. Introduction, about a Universalist religious-education curriculum experiment in Calcutta in 1933-1936, and a short overview of the Bahá'í Faith. Excerpts.
197. 1937. Path to God, The: 1937 edition. Dorothy Baker. Essay published as a pamphlet about the goal of life, revelation and access to heaven, self-improvement while on earth, prayer and spiritual surrender, loving the Messenger and following his teachings. Essays.
198. 1934. Security for a Failing World. Stanwood Cobb. An overview of the influence of religion on the world and its relation to modern problems. Bahá'í precepts are included in the text withoutthe work being a strictly introductory work on the Bahá'í Faith. Books.
199. 1934. Promise of All Ages, The. George Townshend. Overview of Bahá'í teachings: a "sketch of the religious teaching of Bahá’u’lláh on the subject of the unity of mankind and the establishment in this century of a universal and permanent peace." Books.
200. 1933. Bahá'í Revelation, The. Thornton Chase. Introduction to the Bahá'í Faith, emphasizes the Bahá’í teachings as a vehicle for personal spiritual transformation. Continued to be reprinted until the 1920s. Cited Bahá'í Writings may have been superseded by later authorized translations. Books.
201. 1928. Coming of "The Glory", The. Florence Pinchon. An introduction to the Bahá’í Faith by an early British Bahá’í. Books.
202. 1923-1924. Bahai Movement, The: A paper read by Shoghi Effendi at Oxford. Shoghi Effendi. Text of an address given to the Oxford University Asiatic Society, February 1921, before the passing of 'Abdu'l-Bahá and before Shoghi Effendi was appointed the "Guardian." Guardian.
203. 1921-12-24. Glitter of Bahá'ísm, The. Author unknown. Half-page overview of Bahá'í history and teachings, written shortly after the passing of Abdu'l-Bahá. No author given. Excerpts.
204. 1921. Excellency of Mt. Carmel, The. George Napier Whittingham. Chapter 10, "The Excellency of Mt. Carmel," describes the author's visit to Haifa and gives an overview of the Bahá'í Faith. Excerpts.
205. 1921. Bahá'í: The Spirit of the Age. Horace Holley. An early, thorough overview of Bahá'í teachings, written shortly before Holley was elected secretary of the US Spiritual Assembly. Books.
206. 1917. Shining Light from Persia, A. Albert Ross Vail, Emily McLellan Vail. Overview chapter from a religious-studies textbook, written by a sympathetic outsider. This excerpt, from a "teacher's edition" of the book, contains an additional 7 pages of commentary not included in the regular edition. Excerpts.
207. 1917. Mohammed and Islam. Ignaz Goldziher. Twelve pages on the Bábí and Bahá'í Faiths — described as a modern movement within Islam which recognizes the religious evolution of mankind — covering history up to Abdu'l-Bahá's visit to the United States. Includes link to the complete book. Books.
208. 1914. Reconciliation of Races and Religions, The. Thomas Kelly Cheyne. Early history of the Bábí and Bahá'í movements, life stories of their participants, and their contemporary religious context, written by a distinguished British Biblical scholar. Books.
209. 1913. Modern Social Religion, The. Horace Holley. Early introduction to the Bahá'í Faith, its history, and its social teachings. Books.
210. 1912-06. What is Behaism. James T. Bixby. An outsider's early overview of Bahá'í history and teachings. Includes discussion of Bahá'í re-interpretations of prophecy Articles.
211. 1912. Bahá'ísm, the religion of brotherhood and its place in the evolution of creeds. Francis Henry Skrine. An outsider's sympathetic portrayal of the Bahá'í history and teachings, written with "express approval" of Abdu'l-Bahá. Books.
212. 1912. Universal Principles of the Bahai Movement: Social, Economic, Governmental. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá. Excerpts from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh and 'Abdu’l-Bahá on the basic principles of the Baha’i Faith. Compilations-personal.
213. 1911. Brief Account of the Bahá'í Movement, A. Ethel J. Rosenberg. An early overview of the Bahá'í Faith and its teachings, with compilation of quotations, published as a 28-page booklet. Articles.
214. 1910. Oriental Rose, The: The Teachings of Abdul Baha Which Trace the Chart of "The Shining Pathway". Mary Hanford Ford. Early summary of the history of the Faith by a pilgrim who met Abdu'l-Bahá, including content from Nicolas' book Seyyed Ali Mohammed Dit Le Bab. Books.
215. 1909/1911. Splendour of God, The: Being Extracts from the Sacred Writings of the Bahá'ís. Eric Hammond, comp. An early overview of Bábí and Bahá'í history, along with early translations of Seven Valleys, Hidden Words, and selected texts from other tablets. Books.
216. 1908. Behaism. Margaret B. Peeke. Short entry on the teachings of Bahá'u'lláh and Bahá'í practices. Excerpts.
217. 1907/1908. Story of the Bahai Movement, The. Sydney Sprague. A short history and introduction to the Baha’i Faith by an early American Baha’i. Articles.
218. 1905. Life and Teachings of Abbas Effendi, by Myron Henry Phelps: Review. G. Stanley Hall, ed. Reviews.
219. 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.
220. 1902-09-27. Before Abraham Was, I am. Thornton Chase. Open letter to a new Bahá'í summarizing the Bahá'í revelation through a Christian perspective. Letters.
221. 1902. Behai Proofs, The. Mírzá Abu'l-Faḍl Gulpáygání, (published as Mírzá ‘Abu’l-Faḍl). Ali Kuli Khan, trans. . A book of history and theology composed in America, in which Gulpaygani gives an exposition of the Faith from a Christian point of view. Until Esslemont's Bahá'u'lláh and the New Era, it was a standard Bahá'í textbook. Persian original included. Books.

1. 1901-00-00 — Arthur Pillsbury Dodge published his book The Truth of It, the first introductory book on the Bahá'í Faith written by a Western believer. [BFA2:93; Collins7.820]
2. 1910-00-00 —
   The publication of The Oriental Rose, or, The teachings of 'Abdu'l-Bahá which trace the chart of "The Shining Pathway" by Mary Hanford Finney Ford. [Collins7.983]
   • See page 158-159 for her pen portrait of 'Abdu'l-Bahá.
   • See SoW Vol 2 No 15 November 23, 1911 p3 for her description of 'Abdu'-Bahá's time in Paris during the two weeks she was there.
3. 1912-00-00 —
   The publication of Universal Principles of the Bahai Movement, Social, Economic, Governmental by The Persian-American Bulletin.
   • The original.
   • The pdf.
4. 1923-09-00 —
   J. E. Esslemont's Bahá'u'lláh and the New Era was published in Britain by George Allen and Unwin. [DJEE28; RG77]
   • The American edition of the book was published by Brentano's Publilshers of New York.
   • Dr Esslemont had been in invited to Haifa by 'Abdu'l-Bahá to discuss the book he was writing. He spent two and on-half month during the winter of 1919-1920 as a guest of 'Abdu'l-Bahá who amended and corrected four chapters. [UC45]
   • Shoghi Effendi viewed this as a landmark in British Bahá'í history. [UD97]
   • Over the years he encouraged its translation into dozens of languages. [RG77]
   • See DJEE37-8 for the importance of this work.
   • For a list of publications in various languages and formats see The Story of J. E. Esslemont and his Bahá'u'lláh and the New Era: Bibliography by Jan Jasion.
5. 2007-04-24 — The publication of Baha'u'llah: A Short Biography by Moojan Momen. It was published by Oneworld Publications in Oxford, UK

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