- 20,000 Martyrs, Source of Statements about, by Universal House of Justice. (1984/2005) Two letters from the Research Department.
- "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-Bahá's answer to the question "What has Bahá’u’lláh brought that we have not heard before?"
- Authenticity of prayer "O God! Refresh and gladden my spirit", by Universal House of Justice. (2006-06-05) Some details on the history of a popular prayer. Includes comments on the authenticity of published compilations of Abdu'l-Bahá's talks Some Answered Questions, Paris Talks, and The Promulgation of Universal Peace.
- Authenticity of Prayers and Tablets, by Universal House of Justice. (1992-09) List of some prayers and tablets which are not or might not be authentic; includes 2020 update on the prayer "Help me to refrain from every irregular inclination..."
- Authenticity of Statement on Shaving the Beard, by Universal House of Justice. (2022-09-20) Letter indicating that a quote about shaving of the beard is a mere pilgrim's note.
- Authenticity of Texts, by Universal House of Justice. (1996-10-22) Status of texts of Abdu'l-Bahá's talks, of the books Bahá'í World Faith and Foundations of World Unity, of letters from the Universal House of Justice versus its Secretariat, and of letters from the Guardian.
- Authenticity of The Báb's Farewell Address to the Letters of the Living, by Universal House of Justice. (2020-01-19) Memorandum of the Research Department of the Bahá'í World Center about the authenticity of the speech of the Báb to the Letters of the Living.
- Authenticity Project, The, by Mary K. Radpour. (2001-06) An effort to integrate Bahá’í ethical principles and the psychological dynamics of growth. In both presentation and long-form notes formats.
- Bahá'í Prayers for Good Governance, by Christopher Buck. (2021 Fall) Bahá’u’lláh encouraged Bahá’ís to pray for their rulers. This essay presents a newly authorized translation of "A Prayer for the confirmation of the American Government," and a provisional translation of a prayer of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá for the Ottoman Caliphate.
- Bahá'í Studies Bulletin: Index by volume, Robert Stauffer, comp. (1998) List of articles in all issues of Bahai Studies Bulletin, 1982-1992.
- Bahá'í Teachings, Aspects of, by Universal House of Justice. (1997-08-06) Authenticity of Statements; Mathnavi; Quranic quotations; Marriage Prayer; 'Sun' and 'Moon'; Hands of the Cause; Night of Power; Khatt-i-Badi; Sarcophagus for Bahá'u'lláh; International Bahá'í Library Building; Lunar Calendar and Holy Days; Leiden; Kings.
- Bahá'u'lláh and the New Era Regarding the Explanation of Daniel 12:12: Beckwith's Allegations, by Universal House of Justice. (1990-11-06) Responses to allegations Francis Beckwith makes in his booklet "Bahá'í" about changes to this book.
- Bible, The: Extracts on the Old and New Testaments, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice. Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. (n.d.)
- Buddha, Krishna, Zoroaster and Related Subjects, by Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi. (1991) A compilation on the status of Buddha, Krishna, Zoroaster and other figures.
- Christianity from a Bahá'í Perspective, by Robert Stockman. (1998) Includes two topics: "A Bahá'í approach to the Bible" and "Bahá'í Writings on Jesus Christ."
- Distinguishing Personal Correspondence of Secretaries from Letters on Shoghi Effendi's Behalf, by Universal House of Justice. (2019-02-18) Distinguishing letters on behalf of Shoghi Effendi from personal correspondence of secretaries. Also addresses authenticity of two letters attributed as being on behalf of Shoghi Effendi, published in the 1997 version of Messages to the Antipodes.
- English Sources and Authenticity of Fifteen Prayers in the Dutch Prayer Book Bahá'í Gebeden, by Universal House of Justice. (2001-10-22)
- Explanation of Spiritual Evolution as Taught from the Bahá'í Teachings, by Lua Getsinger, Edward C. Getsinger, Curtis Kelsey. (1899/1911/1958/1997) Chart "Cycle of Life" allegedly drawn on Abdu'l-Bahá's behalf (1899) to refute reincarnation; accompanying text quoting Lua's pilgrim's notes by Curtis Kelsey (1958); a letter from the Universal House of Justice (1997); and a talk by Lua Getsinger (1911).
- Fact and Fiction: Interrelationships between History and Imagination, by Bahíyyih Nakhjavání. (2000) On the tension between "fact" and "fiction," between objective history and our relative and subjective stories, between art as the representation of reality and faith based on the Word of God. We inherited a responsibility to resolve this tension.
- "First we speak of logical proofs": Discourse of knowledge in the Bahá'í writings, by Frank Lewis (published as Franklin Lewis). (2001) Recovering the intellectual context of particular discourses in the Bahá'í writings can help to evaluate whether a given statement is meant to convey a propositional fact or a rhetorical truth.
- Fourth Dimensional Consciousness, by Marie A. Watson. (1921) (Alleged) words of Abdu'l-Bahá, taken from notes from a pilgrimage to Haifa in 1921.
- Hiding in Plain Sight: The Case for the Authenticity of an Alternative Portrait of the Bab, by William F. McCants. (2021-08) On the possibility that a painting reproduced in a book from 1909 could in fact be a portrait of the Báb.
- Historical Context for the Prayer 'O God! Refresh and Gladden My Spirit...': Extract from the Diary of Ahmad Sohrab, by Ahmad Sohrab. (1914-05-09) Two page excerpt from the diary, dated May 9 1914, responding to these questions: what should Bahá'ís expect to accomplish; the origin of evil; the purpose of one's life; the Golden Age; what is hell; what are Bahá'u'lláh's objectives.
- Invocation 'Is There Any Remover of Difficulties Save God...', The, by Muhammad Afnan. Adib Masumian, trans. (2023) Short overview of the historical background of the Báb's invocation.
- Kitáb-i-Íqán, The Book of Certitude: Wilmette Institute faculty notes, by Michael W. Sours, Brent Poirier, Ismael Velasco, Iraj Ayman. (1999) Notes on various topics related to Bahá'u'lláh's Book of Certitude.
- Letters Written on Behalf of the Guardian, by Universal House of Justice. (2007) Three questions: Letters Written on Behalf of Shoghi Effendi; Status of Research Department Memoranda; Bahá'í Writings Based in Fact? Includes clarification on the authenticity of 'Abdu'l-Bahá's published talks.
- Library and Archival Resources at the Bahá'í World Centre, by William P. Collins. (1985:12) Overview of the nature of the Bahá'í World Centre; historical resources at the BWC; Centre for the Study of the Holy Texts; access to BWC resources; classification schemes.
- Love, Power, and Justice, by William S. Hatcher. (1999) The pursuit and abuse of power are moral choices for which there is no moral justification.
- Notes on Pilgrimage to Haifa: Parallel edition of five manuscripts, by Alice Dudley. Thellie Lovejoy, comp. (1997) Multiple manuscripts of Dudley's notes of a pilgrimage in 1957, and a case study in how much different manuscripts of Pilgrim's Notes can differ.
- NSA staff members answering correspondence; prayers of Abdu'l-Baha, by Universal House of Justice. (2011-09-19) Two topics: the use by National Spiritual Assembly staff members to handle correspondence, and the authenticity of a prayer attributed to ‘Abdu’l-Bahá "O Lord! Open Thou the door, provide the means, prepare the way, and make safe the path..."
- On Marie Watson's Pilgrim's Notes Titled "Fourth Dimensional Consciousness", by Wm. Keith Bookwalter. (2020-05) Circumstances regarding notes that Watson took from interpreted statements made by 'Abdu'l-Bahá during her pilgrimage in 1921.
- Pilgrims' Notes, Status of, by Jonah Winters. (1998) "Pilgrims' Notes" are unofficial records of meetings with central figures of the Bahá'í Faith, like 'Abdu'l-Bahá and Shoghi Effendi. They may contain inaccuracies, and are not considered authentic, but can be of help, guidance and inspiration.
- Places Where the Manifestations of God Have Appeared; Equality of Men and Women, by Universal House of Justice. (1986-10-27) The consistent portrayal of all known Manifestations of God as male and their historical emergence exclusively in the East; the equality of men and women; on soul mates.
- Prayer "Make me a hollow reed," Source of, by Universal House of Justice. (1999-10-26) The prayer "Oh, God, make me a hollow reed..." is neither by Abdu'l-Bahá nor George Townshend, and its author is unknown.
- Prayer for Shaykh Kázim Samandar: Authorised Translation of Bahá'u'lláh's Prayers for Jináb-i-Samandarí, by Bahá'u'lláh. Bahá'í World Centre, trans. (2007) Authorised translation of a prayer for decision making.
- Prayer for Shaykh Kázim Samandar (Múnáját-i-Jináb-i-Samandarí), by Bahá'u'lláh, Universal House of Justice. Bahá'í World Centre, trans. (2001-08-29) Brief prayer revealed by Bahá'u'lláh to aid in making decisions. Translation and accompanying letter by the Bahá'í World Centre.
- Proofs of the Authenticity of the Will and Testament of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, by Alí-Akbar Furútan. (1974-12) Exploration of the recurring crises and triumphs in the history of the Bahá'í Faith, highlighting the authenticity and significance of 'Abdu'l-Bahá's Will and Testament, and its role in affirming the continuity of leadership.
- Scriptures of Previous Dispensations, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice. Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. (1981) Excerpts on what writings constitute the holy scriptures of previous Dispensations.
- "Share your time with God", by Universal House of Justice. (2004-09-19) Source of the quotation "Share your time with God. Spend half of the day in search of livelihood," from a pilgrim's note.
- Star of the West: Use of, in Electronic Form, by Universal House of Justice. (1999-03-03) Guidance on use of the publication Star of the West in electronic form as well as advice on how to describe the authoritativeness of the material
- Tablet of Wisdom Questions and Answers, by Abdu'l-Bahá. Bahá'í World Centre, trans. (1995) Authorized translation of unpublished Tablet of 'Abdu'l-Bahá to Ethel Rosenberg in 1906 in reply to her questions about historical statements in the Lawh-i-Hikmat.
- Tablets and Utterances of 'Abdu'l-Bahá Quoted in Compilations and Letters of the Universal House of Justice, by Universal House of Justice. (2003-07-14) Discusses the authenticity of quotations included in letters from the Universal House of Justice, plus comments on pilgrims' notes.
- Tahirih and Women's Suffrage, by Universal House of Justice. (1990-01) Two letters on Táhirih's association with women's suffrage, and the authenticity of the words "You can kill me as soon as you like, but you cannot stop the emancipation of women".
- Text and Context in the Bahá'í Heroic Age, by Nader Saiedi. Alison Marshall, ed. (2024-08) Partial transcript of a 2014 talk, exploring the Bahá'í writings, their vast unexplored corpus, and the need for scholars to study, index, and translate these texts for a deeper understanding.
- Truth Triumphs: A Bahá'í Response to Misrepresentations of the Bahá'í Teachings and Bahá'í History, by Peter Terry. (1999-12) Rebuttal of Francis Beckwith's thesis "Bahá'í, A Christian response to Bahá'ísm, the religion which aims toward one world government and one common faith."
- Unity of Religions in This Century, Jews and the Crucifixion, and the Sacrifice of Ishmael, The, by Universal House of Justice. (1990-11-06)
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