- 35 Common Objections to the Bahá'í Faith, by Bridging Beliefs (2018-05-03). — Responses to common critiques of, doubts about, and objections to the Baha'i Faith and against relig...
- Administration, Bahá'í, by Glenford Mitchell (2009-04). — On the international system governing the affairs of the Baha’i Faith; a framework based on electe...
- Administrative Order, Suggestions about changes in, by Universal House of Justice (1995-05-18). — Ways in which Baha'is may make suggestions for change within the Baha'i administration, and the natu...
- "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-Baha's answer to the question "What has Baha’u’llah brought that we h...
- Arc of Ascent: The Purpose of Physical Reality II, by John S. Hatcher: Review, by Ross Woodman (1994).
- Authority of the Institutions According to the Will and Testament of Abdu'l-Bahá, The: A Text Analysis, by Gerald C. Keil (2017). — Abdu'l-Baha's Will and Testament is the indispensable starting point for understanding the Baha'i Ad...
- Beginning That Hath No Beginning, The: Bahá'í Cosmogony, by Vahid Brown (2002). — The dimensions of myth in the Baha'i Faith focussing on the religion's narratives of creation, relig...
- Changing Reality: The Bahá'í Community and the Creation of a New Reality, by Moojan Momen (2005). — The Baha’i teachings criticize the socially created realities of warfare, environmental destruc...
- Church and State in the Bahá'í Faith: An Epistemic Approach, by Roshan Danesh (2008). — On the public role of Baha'i institutions; review of current secondary literature; temporal legitima...
- Constructive Imaginary, The, by Michael Karlberg (2020). — In a 2007 letter on the closing of the BIHE, the Universal House of Justice introduced the concept o...
- Covenant of Baha'u'llah, The, by Adib Taherzadeh (1972). — Link to book (offsite).
- "Democratization" and the Bahá'í Administrative Order, by Universal House of Justice (2000-07-18). — Letter regarding democracy, "Baha'i democratization," theocracy, authority, and the Baha’i Adminis...
- Development and Influence of the Bahá'í Administrative Order in Great Britain, 1914-1950, by Phillip Smith (1992). — Overview of this history: the early years; the Baha'i councils; the guardianship of Shoghi Effendi; ...
- Die Grundlagen Der "Verwaltungsordnung" Der Baha'i: (The foundations of the Baha'i administrative order), by Udo Schaefer (1957). — Schaefer beschreibt in der Dissertation die Baha'i-Verwaltungsordnung. Sie basiert auf dem Bund Gott...
- Epistolary Style of Shoghi Effendi, The, by Ann Boyles (2022-09). — The purposes of this paper are to investigate the new style of the epistle and the roots of its deve...
- Good of the World and the Happiness of the Nations, The: A Study of Modern Utopian and Dystopian Literature, by Elham Afnan (1989). — The Baha'i Writings, with their new understanding of human destiny, can bridge the gap between utopi...
- In the Days of the Guardian, by Leroy Ioas (1958-10-31). — Includes the well-known comments by Shoghi Effendi about his reactions to being appointed Guardian.
- Individual Rights and Freedoms, by Universal House of Justice (1988-12-29). — An important and often-quoted letter about rights and freedom of expression in the Baha'i community,...
- Infallible Institutions?, by Udo Schaefer (2002). — Historical and Baha'i interpretations of infallibility.
- Internet Communications; Virgin Birth; Encyclopedia; Administrative Order, by Universal House of Justice (1996-02-16). — Questions on email discussion groups and the Covenant, the Baha'i stance on the Virgin Birth of Chri...
- Irish Bahá'í Summer School, by Adib Taherzadeh (1999). — A wide-ranging talk on the administrative order, anecdotes about George Townshend, and time spent in...
- Keys to the Proper Understanding of Islam in "The Dispensation of Baha'u'llah", by Brian Wittman (2001). — Some references to Islam in Shoghi Effendi's English-language writings.
- Mystical Dimensions of the Bahá'í Administrative Order, The, by Kavian Sadeghzade Milani (2002). — The Baha'i Administrative Order can be seen as a mystical entity, and there are some parallels betwe...
- New Knowledge from Old: Conceptions of the Library in the Writings of Shoghi Effendi, by Lev Rickards (2022-09). — Conceptions of libraries in the writings of Shoghi Effendi compared to different meanings assigned t...
- Organic Order, An: An Approach to the Philosophy of Bahá'u'lláh through the Writings of Shoghi Effendi, by Roger Coe (1993). — The structure of the Administrative Order as outlined by the writings of the Guardian, and the princ...
- Potential Calamities and Ensuring Sustainability of Communities, by Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice (2020). — Guidance on calamitous events and our response to them.
- Powerpoints for Deepening, by Duane Troxel (2004-2014). — 26 presentations in Powerpoint format, on a variety of topics covering Baha'i history, Central Figur...
- Priceless Pearl, The, by Rúhíyyih Khánum (1969). — The classic biography of The Guardian, written by his wife.
- Primer for Bahá'í Assemblies, by Marzieh Gail (1944-10). — Overview of the Baha'i political system, and proposals for consultation, assembly functioning.
- Pursuit of Social Justice, The, by Michael Karlberg (2022-08-03). — An interdisciplinary examination of prevailing conceptions of human nature, power, social organizati...
- Rank and Station: Reflections on the Life of Bahíyyh Khánum, by Janet A. Khan (2007). — Distinctive characteristics of the designation of rank in the Baha’i administration and the nature...
- Reason and the Bahá'í Writings: The Use and Misuse of Logic and Persuasion, by Ian Kluge (2001-09-02). — How to study the Baha'i Writings through the use of logic.
- Reflections on the First Century of the Formative Age, by Universal House of Justice (2023-11-28). — Overview of the Faith's developments and activities during the previous century, including the Guard...
- Scholars and the Administrative Order, by Universal House of Justice (1997-07-20). — Letter to the House requesting guidance concerning a possible "atmosphere of distrust" among some ac...
- Six Lessons on Bahá'í Law: A Deepening Course for Bahá'ís, John B. Cornell, comp, Beatrice Rinde, comp. (1974). — Principles of the Faith; justice and mercy; laws for the individual vs society; jurisdiction; civil ...
- Some Aspects of the Development of the Bahá'í Administrative Order in America, 1922-1936, by Loni Bramson (published as Loni Bramson-Lerche) (1982). — On the development of the American and Canadian communities, from small informal networks of local g...
- Synopsis of the Bahá'í Administrative Order, by Oni A. Finks (n.d.). — Chart showing relationships between different levels, and functions, of the Baha'i Institutions.
- Teaching the Bahá'í Faith and the Role of the Institutions, by Universal House of Justice (1996-04-22). — On the "sacred obligation" of teaching the Baha’i Faith, the role of the institutions in teaching,...
- Text and Context in the Bahá'í Heroic Age, by Nader Saiedi (2014). — A series of 12 talks by Nader Saiedi exploring Baha'i history, key writings, and the need for schola...
- Theocracy and Separation of Church and State, by Universal House of Justice (1995-04-27). — On theocracy in relation to the Baha'i model of government, and issues relating to the development o...
- Towards World Order, by `Alí Nakhjavání (2004/2007). — Transcripts of six talks given at a week-long course on the World Order of Baha'u'llah, sponsored by...
- Trustees of the Merciful: An Introduction to Bahá'í Administration, by Adib Taherzadeh (1972/1999/2009). — The spirit that animates the Administrative Order of Baha’u’llah; spiritual attitudes that chara...
|