- Wendi Momen. 'Abdu'l-Bahá's Encounter with Modernity during His Western Travels (2012). 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.
- Peter Terry. 'Abdu'l-Bahá's Explanation of the Teachings of Bahá'u'lláh Tablets and Talks Translated into English (1911-1920) (2000). 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.
- Christopher Buck. Abdu'l-Baha's Life and Legacy: Key Facts (2021-12-11). 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.
- Iraj Ghanooni. Naeem Nabiliakbar, trans, Adib Masumian, trans. 'Abdu'l-Bahá on the World Stage (2022). 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.
- Abdu'l-Bahá. Bahá'í World Centre, trans. Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks (2018/2024). 209 selections, last updated August 2024.
- Christopher Buck. "And universal peace — in what Book is this written?": How and Why 'Abdu'l-Bahá Identified "New" and Distinctive Bahá'í Principles (2022-09). Reflections on ‘Abdu’l-Bahá's answer to the question "What has Bahá’u’lláh brought that we have not heard before?"
- Juan Cole. Bahá'í Faith (1989). Brief excerpt, with link to article offsite.
- Moojan Momen. Bahá'í Social Teachings (1996). Overview of Bahá'í teachings on prejudice, gender equality, the environment, human rights, economics, and government policy.
- Todd Lawson. Bahá'í Tradition, The: The Return of Joseph and the Peaceable Imagination (2012). Overview of the status of violence in the Bahá'í tradition, and the historical/social conditions in which these doctrines were articulated.
- Timothy Reagan. Baha'i View of the Educated Person, The: A Case Study in Religious Education (1996-04). 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.
- Peter Terry. Baha'u'llah and the Reconciliation of Religions (2014). 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.
- Christopher Buck, Youli A. Ioannesyan. Bahá'u'lláh's Bishárát (Glad-Tidings): A Proclamation to Scholars and Statesmen (2010-04). 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).
- Mírzá Abu’l-Fadl Gulpáygání. Brilliant Proof, The (1998). Two editions of a work of apologetics by an eminent Bahá'í scholar, first published in 1912 and reprinted 1998.
- Christopher Buck. Dynamic Bahá'í Principles - Expressed as Actions (2021-08-15). ‘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."
- Bahá'í International Community. Extract from Brochure "One World, One People - A Bahá'í View" (1974). 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.
- Universal House of Justice. Fundamental Verities (1996-11-12). Meaning of the phrase "fundamental verities of the Faith" in the writings of Shoghi Effendi.
- Universal House of Justice. On the Calamitous State of World Affairs and the Material Sustainability of Communities (2020-12-03). 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.
- Universal House of Justice. One Common Faith (2005). Review of relevant passages from both the writings of Bahá'u'lláh and the scriptures of other faiths against the background of contemporary crises.
- Oneness of the Reality of Humankind, The (1912). 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.
- Abdu'l-Bahá. Paris Talks (1972). Transcribed from translations of talks given by ʻAbdu'l-Bahá while in Paris in 1912; not yet compared to Persian originals and so unauthenticated.
- Duane Troxel. Powerpoints for Deepening (2004-2014). 26 presentations in Powerpoint format, on a variety of topics covering Bahá'í history, Central Figures, teachings, and relationship with Islam.
- Paul Pearsall. President Wilson and the Bahá'í Connection (1988-10). 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.
- Peter Terry. Reconciliation of Religions, The: Imperative for the 21st Century (2015). 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.
- Universal House of Justice. Reflections on the First Century of the Formative Age (2023-11-28). 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.
- Farjam Majd. Role of Principles in the Bahá'í Faith: Principles and Fashion (2013). 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?
- Marco Oliveira. Study Guide of the Tablet of Maqsúd (2009). 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.
- Abdu'l-Bahá. Bahá'í World Centre, trans. Tablet to the Central Organization for a Durable Peace, The Hague (Lawh-i-Hague) (2019). Updated, authorized translation of both Tablets (1919 and 1920), 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.
- Mikhail Sergeev. Theses on Modernity and the Bahá'í Faith (2015). 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.
- Universal House of Justice. To the Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity (2024-05-26). 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.
- Peter Terry, comp. Two Parts of the Law of God, The: The Essential and the Secondary Teachings of the True Religion of God, and Counterfeit Doctrines (2022). 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.
- Bijan Samali. Universality of the Laws of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, The (1996). 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.
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