1. n.d.. Synopsis of the Bahá'í Administrative Order. Oni A. Finks. Schematic synthesis of the Bahá’í Administrative Order, outlining its divine authority, institutions, principles, and purpose. Based on Shoghi Effendi's letters published as "The World Order of Bahá'u'lláh". Resources.
2. 2025-08. Hidden Words (Persian Part), The: A Personal Summary. Filip Boicu. A subjective and personal summary, the aim of which was to traverse the entire Persian section in broad overview, to better grasp its continuity and organizational sequence. It could be of some help in seeing the Hidden Words as a whole. Study.
3. 2025-08. Hidden Words (Arabic Part), The: A Personal Summary. Filip Boicu. A subjective and personal summary, the aim of which was to traverse the entire Arabic section in broad overview, to better grasp its continuity and organizational sequence. It could be of some help in seeing the Hidden Words as a whole. Study.
4. 2025. Partial Inventory Explorer: Notebook LLM. Steven Phelps. AI-assisted thematic survey and translation tool for 29,000+ Bahá’í texts, enabling discovery via categorized extracts, source files, and integrated chat exploration. Compilations.
5. 2025. God Passes By: Study Guide. Ehsan Bayat, comp. This study guide offers an accessible exploration of Shoghi Effendi's seminal work. It provides summaries, insights, and reflection questions to deepen understanding of Bahá’í history, key themes, and spiritual significance. Study.
6. 2024. Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh: Study Guide. Ehsan Bayat, comp. Lengthy study guide offering insights into the teachings and principles of the Bahá'í Faith through a selection of Bahá'u'lláh's writings on various spiritual and social themes. Study.
7. 2024. Some Answered Questions: Study Guide. Ehsan Bayat, comp. Detailed study guide to "Table talks" given by ‘Abdu’l‑Bahá in ‘Akká between 1904 and 1906 in response to questions posed by Laura Dreyfus-Barney. Study.
8. 2024. World Order of Bahá'u'lláh, The: Study Guide. Ehsan Bayat, comp. Detailed study guide of seven letters written by Shoghi Effendi and addressed to the Bahá'ís of the United States and the West, which offer a vision of the relation between the Bahá’í community and the process of social evolution. Study.
9. 2024. Light of the World: Selected Tablets of 'Abdu'l-Bahá: Study Guide. Ehsan Bayat, comp. Detailed study guide of Tablets of 'Abdul-Bahá describing aspects of the life of Bahá'u'lláh, including the tribulations he suffered, events in his homeland, the purpose and greatness of his Cause, and the nature and significance of his Covenant. Study.
10. 2024. Prayers and Meditations: Study Guide. Ehsan Bayat, comp. A lengthy study guide of the 184 passages from Bahá'u'lláh's writings selected by the Guardian, which combine prayers and meditative passages and offer the opportunity for personal reflection as well as conversation and communion with God. Study.
11. 2024. Paris Talks: Study Guide. Ehsan Bayat, comp. A lengthy study guide of subjects such as the nature of humankind, the soul, the Prophets, the establishment of world peace, the abolition of prejudice, equality, the harmony of science and religion, and the cause of war, from Abdu'l-Bahá's Paris talks. Study.
12. 2024. Promulgation of Universal Peace, The: Study Guide. Ehsan Bayat, comp. A detailed study guide on subjects such as the coming of age of the human race, the oneness and continuity of the Manifestations of God, and the oneness of religion as a social force for establishing world order and peace, from ‘Abdu’l-Bahá's 1912 talks. Study.
13. 2024. Selections from the Writings of 'Abdu'l-Bahá: Study Guide. Ehsan Bayat, comp. Lengthy study guide offering insights into the teachings and principles of the Bahá'í Faith through a selection of Bahá'u'lláh's writings on various spiritual and social themes. Study.
14. 2021 [1998]. Sequential Outline of the Kitáb-i-Íqán: condensed version. Hooper Dunbar, A. Bolhuis, ed. . Aid to locating main themes and various subjects in Bahá'u'lláh's Book of Certitude, adapted from Hooper Dunbar's book Companion to the Study of the Kitáb-i-Íqán. Study.
15. 2021 [1998]. Hoofdlijnen van de Kitáb-i-Íqán (Boek van Zekerheid). Hooper Dunbar, A. Bolhuis, ed. . Hulpmiddel bij het lokaliseren van hoofdthema's en verschillende onderwerpen in Bahá'u'lláh's Boek van Zekerheid; vereenvoudigde versie van Hooper Dunbar's boek Companion to the Study of the Kitáb-i-Íqán. Study.
16. 2019-10-14. Martyrdom of the Bab: An Outline for Researchers. David Merrick. The events of the Martyrdom of the Bab, including the weeks before and days after, presented through complementary and contrasting accounts with commentary, suitable for anyone investigating the events in detail. Chronologies.
17. 2018. Kitáb-i-Iqán, The: Revolutionizing the Concepts of Religion, Eschatology and Theology. Sohrab Kourosh. The Kitáb-i-Íqán resolves and removes eschatological barriers and establishes the fundamentals of a universal religion and a universal theology, that integrates and harmonizes other contending ideologies. Articles.
18. 2017-12. Declaration of the Bab (May 1844): A Survey of Sources for Researchers. David Merrick, comp. English Sources for the Declaration of the Bab placed in chronological/thematic order for comparison, with notes. Histories.
19. 2017. Book of Certitude, The: The Main Theological Principles. Marco Oliveira. Detailed presentation on the historical background of the Íqán; its content and structure; the themes of God, the Manifestations of God, and the Human Being; signs of a new revelation. Presentations.
20. 2015-09. Persian Bayán: Thematic Analysis and Summary. Peter Terry. A detailed overview of this lengthy text of The Báb, which outlines elements of Bábí law, discussion of religious concepts, and the glorification of "He whom God shall make manifest." Articles-unpublished.
21. 2012. Prosperity of Humankind: An Outline. Sana Rezai. Content outline of the document prepared by the Bahá'í International Community's Office of Public Information, released in January 1995 in preparation for the UN World Summit for Social Development in Copenhagen. Study.
22. 2012. Exploring a Framework for Moral Education: An Outline. Sana Rezai. Content outline of "Exploring a Framework for Moral Education: A framework for an evolving approach to moral education based on the concept of moral capabilities," by Paul Lample, Holly Hanson, and Lori Noguchi (Palabra, 1992). Study.
23. 2008. Advent of Divine Justice Study Outline. Brett Zamir. A brief outline of The Advent of Divine Justice Study.
24. 2005-02. Study Course on Abdu'l-Bahá's Secret of Divine Civilization, A: Web Pages for Distance-Education Courses Offered Via Email. Association for Bahá'í Studies in Southern Africa. Support material for a structured course on the this book's context, importance, and contents. Includes excerpts from various materials, study questions, and outline. Online at archive.org Study.
25. 2005. Study Aids for "The Dispensation of Bahá'u'lláh". Hooper Dunbar. Study guide for Shoghi Effendi’s "The Dispensation of Bahá’u’lláh", outlining its theology, history, Central Figures, Ages, and Administrative Order through structured notes and key textual quotations. Study.
26. 2005. One Common Faith: A Summary. Anonymous. Summary of a commentary prepared in 2005 under the supervision of the Universal House of Justice, that reviews passages from the writings of Bahá’u’lláh and the scriptures of other faiths against the background of the contemporary religious crisis. Study.
27. 2004-09-22. Goal of a New World Order, The, interactive study guide. Duane Troxel. A PDF interactive study guide to Shoghi Effendi's letter "The Goal of a New World Order," which was published in World Order of Bahá'u'lláh. Study.
28. 2004-09-16. Unfoldment of World Civilization, The, interactive study guide. Duane Troxel. A PDF interactive study guide to Shoghi Effendi's letter "The Unfoldment of World Civilization," which was published in World Order of Bahá'u'lláh. Study.
29. 2004-08-26. America and the Most Great Peace interactive study guide. Duane Troxel. A PDF interactive study guide to Shoghi Effendi's letter "America and the Most Great Peace," which was published in World Order of Bahá'u'lláh. Study.
30. 2004-01. Study Course on the Century of Light, A: Web Pages for Distance-Education Courses Offered Via Email. Association for Bahá'í Studies in Southern Africa. Support material for a structured course on the this book's context, importance, and contents. Includes excerpts from various materials, study questions, and outline. Online at archive.org Study.
31. 2003. Prosperity of Humankind Study Outline. Brett Zamir, comp. Detailed outline of this publication. Study.
32. 2002/2004-05. Study Course on Bahá'u'lláh's Kitáb-i-Íqán, The Book of Certitude, A: Web Pages for Distance-Education Courses Offered Via Email. Association for Bahá'í Studies in Southern Africa. Support material for a structured course at the undergraduate level, on the Íqán's context, history, importance, and contents. Includes many scholarly articles, excerpts from other materials, glossary, bibliography, outline. Online at archive.org Study.
33. 2002-08-21. Century of Light: Outline. A. Bolhuis. Study.
34. 2002. Dawn-Breakers: A Study Guide and Outline. Brett Zamir, comp. See the actual outline at dawnbreakers/expandedoutlinedb.html. Study.
35. 2002. Will and Testament of 'Abdu'l-Bahá: Study Outlines. Brett Zamir, comp. Study.
36. 2002. God Passes By: Outline and cross-reference of chapters correlated with A Traveler's Narrative and The Dawn-Breakers. Brett Zamir, comp. A variety of indexes and tables correlating these three books. Study.
37. 2002. Notes and Commentary on the Tablets of Bahá'u'lláh: Wilmette Institute study materials. Jonah Winters, comp. Large collection of outlines, commentaries, and study guides prepared by Wilmette Institute faculty. Resources.
38. 2002. Dawn-Breakers, The: A Summary. Martijn Kersten. Outline, in point form, of each chapter. Study.
39. 2002. Answered Questions, Some: Study Outline. Brett Zamir, comp. Study.
40. 2001. Ridvan 2001: Study Guide. Lal Fernando, Dheena Fernando. Summary and key points of this Message. Study.
41. 2001. Turning Point for All Nations Study Outline. Brett Zamir, comp. Summary and an extensive, detailed outline of this book's contents. Study.
42. 2000 Summer. Báb's Bayan, The: An Analytical Survey. Muhammad Afnan. Analysis of the Bayan and its contents: fundamental beliefs and worldview, moral principles, laws, administration of society, and future expectations. Articles.
43. 2000. Ridvan 2000: Study Outline. A. Bolhuis. Short summary and outline of the Ridván 2000 message of the Universal House of Justice. Study.
44. 1999. Second Tablet to Napoleon III (Lawh-i-Napulyún): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters. Study.
45. 1999. Four Valleys (Chahar Vádí): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters. Study.
46. 1999. Tablet to the Premier [Ali Pasha] (Lawh-i-Ra'ís): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters. Study.
47. 1999. Tablet of the Temple (Súratu'l-Haykal): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters. Study.
48. 1999. Tablet of the Holy Mariner (Lawh-i-Malláhu'l-Quds): Wilmette Institute faculty notes. Michael W. Sours, Jonah Winters. Study.
49. 1999. Tablet of All Food (Lawh-i-Kullu't-Ta'ám): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters. Study.
50. 1999. Introduction to the Study of the Hidden Words Revealed by Bahá'u'lláh. Iscander Micael Tinto, comp. Short compilation of passages about the Islamic Book of Fatima and the Bahá'í Hidden Words, a list of headings, and some commentary. Study.
51. 1999. Tablet of Wisdom (Lawh-i-Hikmat): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters. Study.
52. 1999. Tablet of Ahmad, Arabic (Lawh-i-Ahmad): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters. Study.
53. 1999. Kitáb-i-Íqán, The Book of Certitude: Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters. Study.
54. 1999. Wondrous Book (Kitáb-i-Badí'): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters. Study.
55. 1999. Hidden Words, also known as Book of Fatimih (Kalimát-i-Maknúnih): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters. Study.
56. 1999. Gems of Mysteries (Javáhiru'l-Asrár): Wilmette Institute faculty notes. Muin Afnani. Study.
57. 1999. Who Is Writing the Future?: Summary outline. Graham Hassall. Summary of the BIC statement "Who is Writing the Future: Reflections on the Twentieth Century" Study.
58. 1999. Tablet of Splendors (Lawh-i-Ishráqát): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters. Study.
59. 1999. Tablet of the Branch (Súrih-i-Ghusn). Foad Shodjai. Study.
60. 1999. Seven Valleys (Haft Vádí): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters. Study.
61. 1999. Ocean of His Words, by John Hatcher: Review. Sen McGlinn. Reviews.
62. 1999. Tablet to the Kings (Súratu'l-Mulúk): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters. Study.
63. 1999. Effulgences (Tajallíyát): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters. Study.
64. 1999. Secret of Divine Civilization: Expanded outline. Roger Coe. Summary of contents, in outline format. Study.
65. 1999. Tablet of the Branch (Súrih-i-Ghusn): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters. Study.
66. 1999. Notes and Mazandarani's "9 Styles of Revelation". Jonah Winters, ed. Study.
67. 1999. Sprinkling from a Cloud (Rashh-i-Amá): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters. Study.
68. 1999. Ode of the Dove (Qasídiy-i-`Izz-Varqá'iyyih): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters. Study.
69. 1999. Tablet of Ridván (Lawh-i-Ridván): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters. Study.
70. 1999. Tablet to the Physician, or Tablet of Medicine (Lawh-i-Tibb): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters. Study.
71. 1999. Tablet to the Sultan [Nasiri'd-Din Shah]: Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters. Study.
72. 1999. Second Tablet of Salmán (Lawh-i-Salmán): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters. Study.
73. 1998. Hidden Words: Training Course on. Dianne Bradford. Syllabus, materials, and quotes, covering themes of the Hidden Words. Personal.
74. 1998. Kitáb-i-Aqdas (Most Holy Book): Tablet study outline. Jonah Winters. Study.
75. 1996. Ridván 1996: Outline. Foad Shodjai. Summary of this letter, in outline format. Study.
76. 1995. Kitáb-i-Aqdas (Most Holy Book): Notes on the Style of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas. Suheil Badi Bushrui. The near-similarity between the style of the Qur'an and that of the Aqdas. Study.
77. 1994. Deciphering the Signs of God: A Phenomenological Approach to Islam. Annemarie Schimmel. This book is a classic, groundbreaking survey of Islamic practices and beliefs. While the book contains only passing mentions of Bahá'ís, it gives a deeper understanding in the Bahá'í Writings and practices. Books.
78. 1993. How to Study Shoghi Effendi's Writings: Some Notes on Study Skills and Study Guides. Seena Fazel. Study.
79. 1993. Station of the Kitab-i-Iqan, The. Khazeh Fananapazir, Seena Fazel. Review of the rank and station of the Iqan according to the primary Bahá'í literature, followed by an outline and a thematic guide. Articles.
80. 1987. Persian Bayan, A Summary. The Báb, E. G. Browne, Moojan Momen, ed. . Overview and summary of The Bab's Persian Bayán, translated by Browne, edited by Momen. Writings.
81. 1975. Kitáb-i-Íqán, The Book of Certitude: A Study Guide. Horace Holley. A short topical and thematic outline, with links. Study.
82. 1973. Synopsis and Codification of the Laws and Ordinances of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas. Bahá'u'lláh, Shoghi Effendi, Shoghi Effendi, trans. . Original 1973 version, different than the version incorporated in the 1992 English translation of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas. Writings.
83. 1970. God Passes By: A Study Guide. Horace Holley. Thematic index to the Guardian's key historical work. Study.
84. 1964-12. Introduction to a Study of Prayers and Meditations by Bahá'u'lláh. Anonymous. Brief study guide for and review of this collection of 184 passages selected by Shoghi Effendi for the book. Essays.
85. 1958-07. New and Effective way to Study the Kitab-i-Igan, A. Margery McCormick. One-page subject index prepared as a suggested guide for study, prepared for Geyserville Bahá'í School, July 1958. Study.
86. 1956-03-10. Hidden Words of Bahá'u'lláh Course: Index of References. Genevieve L. Coy. Index to topics in the Hidden Words, prepared for a course at Green Acre Bahá'í School in 1955; later distributed by the American National Teaching Committee, 1956. Study.
87. 1952. Epistle to the Son of the Wolf: A Study and Discussion Course. Horace Holley. Short synopsis of the book in outline form, with some study topics at the end, prepared for the Louhelen Baha'i School. Study.
88. 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.
89. 1950/1972. Round Table Discussions. Marian Lippitt (published as Marian Crist Lippitt). Notes for seven discussion topics, with reference numbers for The Divine Art of Living. Compilations-personal.
90. 1944. Description of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, A. Shoghi Effendi. Overview of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas as Bahá’u’lláh’s Most Holy Book, establishing His laws, institutions, and Covenant, and serving as the charter of a new world order. Published as a standalone page here for ease of reference. Excerpts.
91. 1944. Description of Tablets Revealed after the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, A. Shoghi Effendi. Overview of Bahá’u’lláh’s later Tablets clarifying His laws and teachings, proclaiming human unity, justice, peace, world order, and principles guiding humanity’s collective maturity. Published as a standalone page here for ease of reference. Excerpts.
92. 1944. Description of the Proclamation of Bahá'u'lláh, A. Shoghi Effendi. Overview of Bahá’u’lláh’s proclamation to world rulers and religious leaders, calling them to justice, unity, peace, and recognition of His Revelation. Published as a standalone page here for ease of reference. Excerpts.
93. 1944. Description of the Kitáb-i-Íqán (Book of Certitude), A. Shoghi Effendi. Overview of the Kitáb-i-Íqán, Bahá’u’lláh’s central doctrinal work, explaining progressive revelation, interpreting scripture, affirming prophetic unity, and laying foundations for reconciliation. Published as a standalone page here for ease of reference. Excerpts.
94. 1941-06. Outline for Study of Some Answered Questions, An. Emogene Hoagg. A seven-page outline, prepared for the Bahá'ís of Vogel Park, Cleveland GA in a study group June 14-21, 1941. Study.
95. 1941. Introduction to a Study of the Qur'án: With Additional References from Several Bahá'í Texts. National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United States. A study guide to the Qur'an, consisting of lists of topics and verses by the "Study Outline Committee." Study.
96. 1939-40/2003. Study Outlines and Aids for World Order Letters of Shoghi Effendi. Study Outline Committee. Outline and summary of this series of letters, including a topical index for each, providing the thoughts of the Guardian in simplified form to be more quickly grasped by the student. Study.
97. 1933. Kitáb-i-Íqán, The Book of Certitude: Outline Study Guide. Bahá'í Publishing Committee. Content outline of the Iqan, with links. Study.

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