1. n.d.. Holy Mariner, The. Asadu'llah Fadil Mazandarani. — List of meanings of some passages of the Tablet of the Holy Mariner. Study.
2. 2025-01. "As to what is meant by Gog and Magog, these were two factions that were in constant strife…". Abdu'l-Bahá, Adib Masumian, trans. . — Provisional translation of a metaphorical interpretation of Gog and Magog by ‘Abdu’l-Baha, with ... Translations.
3. 2024-12. Translating the Bahá'í Writings into Languages Other Than English. Craig Alan Volker, Mary Goebel Noguchi. — Challenges in translation, including questions about spelling, terminology, politeness strategies em... Articles.
4. 2024. Sacred Refrains: Arabic and Persian Dhikrs in the Bahá'í Community. Margaret Caton. — introduction to dhikr (remembrances) and the use of music in Baha'i spiritual practices; 74 recordin... Music.
5. 2023. Camphor and Metaphor. Dana Paxson. — The single word ‘camphor’ appears once in the holy Qur’an. It also appears in the Writings of ... Essays.
6. 2023. Personal Teaching: A Florilegium. Violetta Zein, comp. — What does it mean to share the teachings of the Faith with another soul; the import of promulgating ... Compilations-personal.
7. 2022. 'Abdu'l-Bahá on the World Stage. Iraj Ghanooni, Naeem Nabiliakbar, trans, Adib Masumian, trans. . — A contrast of the spiritual purpose of ‘Abdu'l-Baha's first visit to Paris with the secular aims o... Articles.
8. 2022. Qur'anic Kerygma: Epic, Apocalypse, and Typological Figuration. Todd Lawson. — Article contains no mention of the Babi or Baha'i Faiths, but includes themes of relevance to Baha'i... Articles.
9. 2021-07-27. Various questions: Wordings in Promised Day is Come, Transliteration of vav, Pluralization and Case of Certain Words. Universal House of Justice. — Answers on four topics: differences in wording in editions of The Promised Day Is Come; transliterat... UHJ-letters.
10. 2021. Light of the World: Selected Tablets of 'Abdu'l-Bahá. Abdu'l-Bahá. — Tablets of ‘Abdul-Baha describing aspects of the life of Baha’u’llah including the tribulation... Writings.
11. 2021. Reflections on The Four Valleys of Bahá'u'lláh. Amrollah Hemmat. — Studies of this book often focus on its Sufi and mystical aspects. But when it is seen within the la... Articles.
12. 2021. Cosmopolitan World of the Quran and Late Antique Humanism, The. Todd Lawson. — On the Qur'an's use of the themes of epic and apocalypse to reveal its most cherished sacred truths:... Articles.
13. 2019. Twelve Table Talks Given by 'Abdu'l-Bahá in 'Akká. Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'í World Centre, trans. . — Talks from 1904-1907. Writings.
14. 2019. Pocketful of Meaning, A: Compilation of Terms, Phrases and Symbols as Used in the Sacred Writings of all Faiths in the World. Romane Takkenberg. — A compilation from the Baha'i Writings explaining the meaning of terms and symbols used in the sacre... Compilations-personal.
15. 2018-08-10. "Double Crusade". Universal House of Justice. — Comments on what the double crusade means, how it relates to the current series of Plans of the Fait... UHJ-letters.
16. 2018. Ancient Poems as Means of Revelation, in an Early Tablet by Bahá'u'lláh. Julio Savi, Faezeh Mardani. — On the importance of poetry in the history of the Faith and in its Writings, and absolute detachment... Articles.
17. 2018. Countenance of the Blessed Beauty in the Mirror of Mawlúd Tablets, The. Foad Seddigh. — Review of four tablets in compilation from the Universal House of Justice about the commemoration of... Articles.
18. 2018. Demystifying Bahá'u'lláh's Tablet of the Temple (Súratu'l-Haykal). Hui Bau. — Background of the Suriy-i-Haykal: historical context and verses primarily from the first half of the... Study.
19. 2018. Study Guide to The Seven Valleys of Bahá'u'lláh, A. Arline J. Bogie. — This book-length study guide was the life's work of Arline Bogie, who recently passed (April 2020). ... Study.
20. 2017-09-18. Verge of the New, The: A Series of Talks. Steven Phelps. — Introducing a way of looking at the past and future of religion in the context of the scientific rev... Presentations.
21. 2017. Poetry in 'Abdu'l-Bahá's Writings and Utterances. Julio Savi, Faezeh Mardani. — 'Abdu'l-Baha mentions at least seven aspects of poetry: inspiration, beauty, eloquence, versified la... Articles.
22. 2015-05-19. Translation of Key Bahá'í Terms. Universal House of Justice. — Arabic terms such as "Alláh-u-Abhá", "Yá Bahá’u’l-Abhá", “Mashriqu’l-Adhkár," "H... UHJ-letters.
23. 2015. Joycean Modernism in a Nineteenth-Century Qur'an Commentary?: A Comparison of The Báb's Qayyūm Al-Asmā' with Joyce's Ulysses. Todd Lawson. — Comparison of the formal structure of the two works and themes such as time; oppositions and their r... Articles.
24. 2014. Inebriation of His Enrapturing Call (mast-and bulbulán), The. Julio Savi. — Translation of the early mystical Tablet "Nightingales Are Inebriated" and an analysis of its themes... Articles.
25. 2014. Answered Questions, Some. Abdu'l-Bahá. — 'Table talks' given by ‘Abdu’l‑Baha in ‘Akka between 1904 and 1906 in response to questions ... Writings.
26. 2014. "Two Great Powers" in the Lawh-i Maqsud. Ismael Velasco. — On the identity of the two countries that arose against the followers of Moses, referenced by Baha'u... Essays.
27. 2014. Reflections on the Concept of Law in the Bahá'í Faith, Some. Roshan Danesh. — The concept of law in the Baha’i Faith; its early Islamic context; the nature of legal language an... Articles.
28. 2014. Index to Some Answered Questions. — Topic references to chapter and paragraph numbers of the 2014 revised authorized translation of this... Bibliographies.
29. 2013-09-13. New Race of Men and the meaning of "Tread Under", A. Universal House of Justice. — The meaning of the phrase "A race of men ... will tread under all who are in heaven." Includes compi... UHJ-letters.
30. 2012-11. Names of the Bahá'í Months, The: Separating Fact from Fiction. Moojan Momen, Robert Stockman, comp. . — A blog post, compiled for the Wilmette Institute, on the original source of the names of the months ... Essays.
31. 2012. Bahá'í Tradition, The: The Return of Joseph and the Peaceable Imagination. Todd Lawson. — Overview of the status of violence in the Baha'i tradition, and the historical/social conditions in ... Articles.
32. 2012. I know Not How to Sing Thy Praise: Reflections on a Prayer of Bahá'u'llah. Wolfgang A. Klebel. — Theology and the language of revelation vs. atheism and scientific discourse, and apophatic "not-kno... Articles.
33. 2012. Typological Figuration and the Meaning of "Spiritual": The Qurʾanic Story of Joseph. Todd Lawson. — Meanings of the famous shirt (qamis) as a symbol of Joseph's spiritual journey and travails in the Q... Articles.
34. 2011. Bahá'í Quotes, Prayers and Stories. Susan Gammage, comp. — Lists of around 1,500 subjects at, and links to, three websites with compilations of quotations on a... Compilations-personal.
35. 2009-2019. Lists of Articles. Brent Poirier. — Lists of 126 articles at the author's six blog websites. Essays.
36. 2007. Messianic Concealment and Theophanic Disclosure. Moojan Momen. — The argument about exactly when Baha'u'llah became aware of his mission. Relevant issues and rival p... Articles.
37. 2006/2012. Fixing the Gaze: Reflections on "The Order of Bahá'u'lláh" in the Báb's Persian Bayan. Ismael Velasco. — On the word nazm, "order," and how Baha'u'llah and then Shoghi Effendi extended used this as a found... Articles.
38. 2006. Entering into Obligatory Prayer: Introduction and Commentary. Ismael Velasco. — Overview of Baha'i prayer, its historical background, and a detailed commentary on the preamble to t... Articles-unpublished.
39. 2005. Tablet (Lawh) in Bahá'í Usage. Todd Lawson. — Meanings of the common Baha'i terms lawh (tablet), ketab (book), sahifa (treatise), resala (epistle)... Articles-unpublished.
40. 2005. Seeing Double: The Covenant and the Tablet of Ahmad. Todd Lawson. — The Tablet of Ahmad is believed to have special potency. "Seeing double" means both looking at the w... Articles.
41. 2003. Letters of the Quranic Dispensation and Letters of the Living (huruf). Universal House of Justice. — Some meanings of the term huruf ("letters") in Baha'i texts, including Letters of the Bayan, Letters... UHJ-letters.
42. 2003. Celestial Pavilion, Inmates of. Universal House of Justice. UHJ-letters.
43. 2003. 'Thee' and 'thee' in the translation of the Súrih of the Temple (Súriy-i-Haykal). Khazeh Fananapazir. Essays.
44. 2003. Camphor Fountain: Compilation and Commentary. Mark A. Foster. Compilations-personal.
45. 2003. Towards the Summit of Reality: Table of Contents and Bibliography. Julio Savi. — Front- and back-matter only of Savi's book Towards the Summit of Reality: An Introduction to the Stu... Resources.
46. 2002. Exposition on the Fire Tablet by Bahá'u'lláh, An. James B. Thomas. — A description of Baha'u'llah's Fire Tablet, a dialogue between himself and God on suffering and sacr... Articles.
47. 2002. Beginning That Hath No Beginning, The: Bahá'í Cosmogony. Vahid Brown. — The dimensions of myth in the Baha'i Faith focussing on the religion's narratives of creation, relig... Articles.
48. 2001-12-28. Yá Alláhu'l-Mustagháth": Original Source, Correct Transliteration and Translation. Universal House of Justice. — About an invocation revealed by the Bab, prescribed for recitation in times of trouble and difficult... UHJ-letters.
49. 2001-09-10. Definition of the Word "Ungodly". Universal House of Justice. — Answer to a question inspired by the Hidden Word "Walk not with the ungodly and seek not fellowship ... UHJ-letters.
50. 2001-06-17. Grammatical Clarifications. Universal House of Justice. — Letter and memorandum in response to questions about possible misprints in published extracts from l... UHJ-letters.
51. 2001-05-01. Tablet of Maqsud. Universal House of Justice. — Date of the revelation of the Tablet of Maqsúd and its mention of "Two great powers." UHJ-letters.
52. 2001-01. Coincidentia Oppositorum in the Qayyum al-Asma: The terms "Point" (nuqta), "Pole" (qutb), "Center" (markaz) and the Khutbat al-tatanjiya. Todd Lawson. — The importance of the Khutba al-tutunjiya for a study of the Bab's writings; the presence in the Qa... Articles-unpublished.
53. 2001. Qur'ánic references in the Bahá'í Writings. A. Bolhuis, comp. — Cross-reference list (incomplete). Compilations-personal.
54. 2000/2021. Tablet of the Holy Mariner (Lawh-i-Malláhu'l-Quds): Study Compilations. Aziz Mboya. — Includes a provisional translation of the Persian part of this Tablet, and. two compilations on the ... Study.
55. 2000-2024. Covenant Library Unified Index and Glossary. Covenant Library, comp. — A comprehensive glossary and reference index of Baha'i sacred texts and literature, organized in two... Glossaries.
56. 2000-03. Long Obligatory Prayer, The. Alí Nakhjavání. — Notable talk from March 2000 by Ali Nakhjavani, who served on the Universal House of Justice from 19... Talks.
57. 2000. Kitáb-i-Aqdas (Most Holy Book): Notes on the "choice wine". Abdu'l-Bahá, Brent Poirier, Iraj Ayman, Frank Lewis. — Explores Baha’i, Biblical, and Qur’anic symbolism of bread, wine, and camphor as metaphors for d... Study.
58. 2000. Study of the Meaning of the Word "Al-Amr" in the Qur'án and in the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh, A. Moojan Momen. — Examines two controversies about the Arabic-Persian term "al-amr"/"amr" regarding Quranic prophec... Articles.
59. 1999-04. Camphor and the Camphor Fountain. Frank Lewis. — What is the meaning of the camphor fount — a symbol common in the writings of Baha'u'llah, Abdu'l-... Essays.
60. 1999. Seven Valleys (Haft Vádí): Wilmette Institute faculty notes. Iraj Ayman. Study.
61. 1999. Kitáb-i-Íqán, The Book of Certitude: Wilmette Institute faculty notes. Michael W. Sours, Brent Poirier, Ismael Velasco, Iraj Ayman. — Notes on various topics related to Baha'u'llah's Book of Certitude. Study.
62. 1999. Lawh-i-Dunyá, Tablet of the World: Meaning of Urvatu'l-Vuthqá, "Sure Handle". Iraj Ayman. Study.
63. 1999. Tablet of the Temple (Súratu'l-Haykal): Wilmette Institute faculty notes. Iraj Ayman. Study.
64. 1999. Hidden Words: Allusion to Progressive Revelation in Persian HW #77. Daryl Lowery. — Student paper, exploring one of the longest and more mystical Hidden Words. Study.
65. 1999. Study of the Pen Motif in the Bahá'í Writings, A. Kavian Sadeghzade Milani, Nafeh Fananapazir. — Theology and background of the "pen" metaphor — the creative force presented by the Manifestation ... Articles.
66. 1998-10-31. On the Study of the Bahá'í Writings. Hooper Dunbar. — On deepening and the systematic study of the Writings. Audio.
67. 1998-04. Tablet of Ahmad, Arabic (Lawh-i-Ahmad): Analysis of Figurative Language in the Tablet of Ahmad. Ruhiyyih Skrenes. — Introductory analysis of the metaphors and symbols used in Baha'u'llah's Tablet of Ahmad (Arabic). Study.
68. 1998-02-10. Pioneering, Language, Arts, Example of 'Abdu'l-Bahá. Universal House of Justice. — Pioneering; Serving parents; Serving where need is; Gardens; International Auxiliary Language; Arabi... UHJ-letters.
69. 1998. Kitab-i-Iqan: Key to Unsealing the Mysteries of the Holy Bible. Brent Poirier. — Examination of the Bible in light of interpretations of its symbolism offered by Baha'u'llah's Kitab... Articles-unpublished.
70. 1998. Hidden Words: Bibliography. Sen McGlinn. Study.
71. 1998. Hidden Words: References of 'Abdu'l-Bahá and Shoghi Effendi. Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. . Compilations.
72. 1997-03-30. Women on the House of Justice; meaning of "Umumi". Universal House of Justice. — Clarifies that 'Abdu'l-Baha, in a tablet to Corinne True, indeed refers to the Universal House of Ju... UHJ-letters.
73. 1997-01-17. God the All-Humorous. Universal House of Justice. — Did Baha'u'llah ever refer to God as the "All-Humorous"? UHJ-letters.
74. 1997. Day of God (Yawmu'llah) and the Days of God (Ayyamu'llah). Khazeh Fananapazir. — Comparison of Biblical and Islamic antecedents of the symbol of the "Day of God." Articles.
75. 1997. Commentary on the Kitab-i Aqdas, verse one. Sen McGlinn. — Meanings why recognition of God and his Manifestations are the first two laws of the Aqdas. Essays.
76. 1996-11-12. Fundamental Verities. Universal House of Justice. — Meaning of the phrase "fundamental verities of the Faith" in the writings of Shoghi Effendi. UHJ-letters.
77. 1996. Wisdom and Dissimulation: The Use and Meaning of Hikmat in the Bahá'í Writings and History. Susan Maneck. — Examination of hikmat within the Baha'i community, especially as it refers to survival strategies in... Articles.
78. 1996. Passing Comments on the Long Obligatory Prayer of Bahá'u'lláh, Some. Bill Washington. — An exploration of the Long Obligatory Prayer, examining the purpose of prayer, spiritual detachment,... Articles.
79. 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.
80. 1994/2000. Commentary on the Surah of the Sun. Bahá'u'lláh, Juan Cole, trans. . — Baha'u'llah's explanation of a passage from the Qur'an. Translations.
81. 1994-10-02. Bayan (Bayán-i-Farsí and Bayán-i-'Arabí), The: Letters and Letters of the Living. Universal House of Justice, Iraj Ayman, Muhammad Afnan, Robert Stockman. Study.
82. 1994. Unsealing the Choice Wine at the Family Reunion. John S. Hatcher. — Baha’i scripture portrays human progress as propelled by two inextricably related capacities: inde... Articles.
83. 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 conta... Books.
84. 1993-01-21. Diacritics; meaning of "Self-subsisting". Universal House of Justice. — Two disparate topics: the translation style adopted by the Guardian and other considerations related... UHJ-letters.
85. 1992-02-23. Goddess Religion, Ancient. Universal House of Justice. — Ancient goddess religions and the role of the feminine in theology. UHJ-letters.
86. 1992. Research Department, Functions of; Etymologies of three terms. Universal House of Justice, Research Department. — Two questions: (1) what is the function of the Research Department, and (2) etymologies of the three... UHJ-letters.
87. 1992. Immanence and Transcendence in Theophanic Symbolism. Michael W. Sours. — Baha'u'llah uses symbols to depict theophanies — the appearance of God and the divine in the real... Articles.
88. 1991-10-03. Yá 'Aliyyu'l-A'lá. Universal House of Justice, Research Department. — On the meaning and correct transliteration of "Ya 'Aliyyu'l-A'la" (O Thou Most High"), where it can ... UHJ-letters.
89. 1991. Verse of Light, the Sadratu'l-Muntahá (Divine Lote Tree), and the Unfoldment of God's Plan, The. Shirley Macias. — Relationship of a key mystical Quranic verse, Súrih 24:35, to Baha'i theology; includes a brief com... Essays.
90. 1991. Epistle to the Son of the Wolf (Lawh-i-Ibn-i-Dhib): Study Guide. Melanie Smith. — A study guide distributed to students of the Wilmette Institute by the US Baha'i National Center; po... Study.
91. 1990. Some Reflections on the Different Meanings of the Word Báb. Amelia Danesh. — While Baha'is associate the Arabic word bab with Sayyid ‘Ali-Muhammad, to Muslims it has several o... Articles.
92. 1988. Lights of Guidance: A Bahá'í Reference File. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Helen Bassett Hornby, comp. . — The classic Baha'i reference book. This is its first online edition. Compilations-personal.
93. 1988. Terms Remembrance (dhikr) and Gate (bab) in the Bab's Commentary on the Sura of Joseph, The. Todd Lawson. — Who is the "voice" of the Qayyum al-Asma: the person Ali-Muhammad Shirazi, the hidden Imam through T... Articles.
94. 1986/2007. Sinaitic Mysteries, The: Notes on Moses/Sinai Motifs in Bábí and Bahá'í Scripture. Stephen Lambden. — Writings of the Bab and Baha'u'llah which relate to the Pentateuchal account of Moses' call (Exodus ... Articles.
95. 1983-12. Remembrance of God, The: An Invocation Technique in Sufism and the Writings of The Báb and Bahá'u'lláh. Steven Scholl. — Dhikru'llah, the invocation or "remembrance" of God, is a Sufi technique of chanting or repeating pr... Articles.
96. 1983-08-15. Krishna, historiography of; Meaning of "Qayyúm". Universal House of Justice. — Two questions: historical information about Krishna, and the meaning of the term "qayyum". UHJ-letters.
97. 1982-2023. Encyclopaedia Iranica: Selected articles related to Persian culture, religion, philosophy and history. Encyclopaedia Iranica. — Sorted, categorized collection of links to over 170 articles. Encyclopedia.
98. 1982. These Perspicuous Verses: A passage from the Writings of Baha'u'llah. Robert W. McLaughlin. — Detailed study of a section from Ishraqat and Epistle to the Son of the Wolf. Books.
99. 1982. Dawn Fasting Prayer. Rúhíyyih Khánum. — Essay from ‘Amatu’l-Baha Ruhiyyih Khanum's book The Desire of the World. Essays.
100. 1966. Seven Valleys, The: Notes from a Deepening Class. Abu'l-Qásim Faizí. — Lengthy notes from a deepening led by Hand of the Cause Faizi in Haifa, Israel. Study.
101. 1953. Epistle to the Son of the Wolf (Lawh-i-Ibn-i-Dhib): Introduction to. Marzieh Gail. Essays.
102. 1945. Prayers of Bahá'u'lláh, The. Rúhíyyih Khánum. — Essay about various prayers and meditations of Baha'u'llah. Articles.

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