1. 2023. Эволюция Женских Образов В Творчестве и.а. Гриневской 1890-1900 (Evolution of Female Images in the Works of I. A. Grinevskoy 1890-1900). K. V. Sarycheva. — Analysis of early works that represent lives and experiences of women in the early 20th century, wit... Articles.
2. 2022. Sources for Early Babi Doctrine and History, by Denis MacEoin: Some Notes. Grover Gonzales. Reviews.
3. 2020-06. Reflections on Baha'u'llah's Claims to Being the Return of Imam Husayn. Ismael Velasco. — On Imam Husayn in Shi'a Islam, expectations of his return, his place in Babi theology, and various r... Articles-unpublished.
4. 2020. Báb and the Bábí Community of Iran, The. Fereydun Vahman, ed. — On the Bab's life, teachings, and writings; the Babi community's formation, conflicts, and transitio... Excerpts.
5. 2019-11. Tales of Magnificent Heroism: The Impact of the Báb and His Followers on Writers and Artists. Robert Weinberg. — This concise survey explores how this particular episode in humanity’s religious history resonated... Articles.
6. 2019. Ashgabat Collection. Olga Mehti. — On the life and works of Alexander Tumansky and his involvement with Baha'i history. Articles-unpublished.
7. 2018. List of Bahá'í Studies and Translations. Stephen Lambden, A. Bolhuis, comp. . — A list of content available at Lambden's personal website, Hurqalya Publications, with select links ... Resources.
8. 2015-05. The Development of the Bábí/Bahá'í Communities: Exploring Baron Rosen's Archives, by Youli Ioannesyan: Review. Christopher Buck. Reviews.
9. 2013. Development of the Bábí / Bahá'í Communities, The: Exploring Baron Rosen's Archives. Youli A. Ioannesyan. — 19th-century private letters and diplomatic correspondence from a prominent Russian scholar, one of ... Excerpts.
10. 2010-12-30. Birth of Human Beings in the Writings of the Bab. Nader Saiedi. — A talk on an invited topic (the origin of humankind) from a scholar known for his unique familiarity... Audio.
11. 2010-08. Gate of the Heart: Understanding the Writings of the Báb, by Nader Saiedi: Review. Robert Stockman. Reviews.
12. 2010-05. Bahá'ísm: History, Transfiguration, Doxa. Hutan Hejazi Martinez. — An outsider's view of the role of ideologies in a postmodern era, focusing on Baha'i history, conver... Theses.
13. 2010-04. Gate of the Heart: Understanding the Writings of the Báb, by Nader Saiedi: Review. Stephen Lambden. — Though limited in scholastic accuracy, this book will be appreciated by those seeking an introductio... Reviews.
14. 2009. Gate of the Heart: Understanding the Writings of the Báb, by Nader Saiedi: Review. Jack McLean. — Review of the book, expanded into an essay on the Bab's ethics, laws, and use of symbolism. Reviews.
15. 2008/2015. Prophet in Modern Times, A. A. L. M. Nicolas, Peter Terry, trans. . — Partial translation of A.L.M. Nicolas' Seyyed Ali Mohammed dit le Bab, with extensive notes and expl... Articles-unpublished.
16. 2007. Baron Rosen's Archive Collection of Bábí and Bahá'í Materials. Youli A. Ioannesyan. — Baron V. R. Rosen's unpublished materials relating to Babi and Baha'i studies, including his corresp... Articles.
17. 2007. Preliminary Bibliography of works in French making mention of the Babí or Bahá'í religions (1945—"2000). Thomas Linard. Articles.
18. 2006. St. Petersburg 19th Century Orientalist Collection of Materials on the Bábí and Bahá'í Faiths, The: Primary and Other Sources. Youli A. Ioannesyan. — The important work of Russian scholars up to 1917 in collecting Babi and Baha’i materials; a detai... Articles.
19. 2004. War of Worlds: A commentary on the two texts in their historical context. Gary Hamburg. — 3-page excerpt on Leo Tolstoy (Lev Tolstoi), his relationship with the Baha'i Faith, and his study o... Excerpts.
20. 2004. Prolegomenon to the Study of Babi and Baha'i Scriptures, A: The Importance of Henry Corbin to Babi and Baha'i Studies. Ismael Velasco. — On the foremost Western authority on the Islamic philosophy of Persia, one of the most influential I... Articles.
21. 2002. Influence of Bábí Teachings on Ling Ming Tang and Nineteenth-century China, The. Jianping Wang. — A possible historical linkage between the followers of Babi and Baha'i Movements in Iran and the bel... Articles.
22. 2001. Bibliography of Bábí-Bahá'í studies in non-Bahá'í academic sources, 1998-2000. Author unknown, comp. — Partially annotated English language bibliography of Baha'i studies in non-Baha'i academic sources, ... Bibliographies.
23. 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, a... Articles.
24. 2000 Summer. Gobineau's Account of the Beginnings of the Bahá'í Revelation. Howard B. Garey, Howard B. Garey, trans. . — Short summary of the Bab's time in Shiraz and Mecca, circa 1843. Essays.
25. 2000. Resurgence of Apocalyptic in Modern Islam. Abbas Amanat. — Shi'i Mahdism, beliefs on the end of time, and overview of the rise of the Babi Faith. Excerpts.
26. 2000. Süleyman Nazif's Nasiruddin Shah ve Babiler: an Ottoman Source on Babi-Baha'i History. Necati Alkan. — On the author of the 1919 Persian history "Nasiru’d-Din Shah and the Babis," including a translati... Histories.
27. 1998. Babi Movement in Iran, The: From Religious Dissent to Political Revolt, 1844. Ahmad Nur Fuad. — Development of the Babi movement and the political implications of its religious teachings, as seen ... Theses.
28. 1997. Juan Cole manuscript and book collection: Shaykhi, Babi, and Baha'i texts. Juan Cole, comp. — Manuscripts and books in Cole's library and selected Iranian National Baha'i Archive contents. Archives.
29. 1997. Babi and Bahá'í Religions, The: An Annotated Bibliography. Denis MacEoin. Books.
30. 1997. Dying for God: Martyrdom in the Shii and Babi Religions. Jonah Winters. — Religious and cultural meanings of martyrdom/witnessing, and their role in Shi'i and Babi history. Personal.
31. 1997. Note Sur les Sects Dans le Kurdistan. Author unknown. — Brief note dated 1872 November 10 on the Babi population in Kurdistan, published Journal Asiatique 7... Excerpts.
32. 1995-12. Bábís. C. M. MacGregor. — Short overview, as excerpted by MacGregor from Shiel's Glimpses of Life and Manners. Excerpts.
33. 1995. Early Western Accounts of the Babi and Bahá'í Faiths. Moojan Momen. Encyclopedia.
34. 1994. Excerpt. Annemarie Schimmel. — Three passing mentions. Excerpts.
35. 1993. Babists, Bahá'í History. George A. Mather, Larry A. Nichols. — Three entries from an outsider dictionary, followed by a response by Robert Stockman. Excerpts.
36. 1992. Babism, Bahá'ís, Baha'u'llah. Ian Richard Netton. — A few short dictionary-type entries. Excerpts.
37. 1992. Sources for Early Bábí Doctrine and History, The: A Survey. Denis MacEoin. — Thorough, annotated list of writings and sources relevant to Baha'i historical research. Includes in... Books.
38. 1991. Babis, Bahá'ís, Shaykhis. Cyril Glasse. Encyclopedia.
39. 1990. Crisis in Babi and Bahá'í Studies, The: Part of a Wider Crisis in Academic Freedom?. Denis MacEoin. — Response to Cole's review of MacEoin's "Hierarchy, Authority, and Eschatology in Early Babi Thought"... Articles.
40. 1990. Browne, Edward Granville: Babism and Bahá'ísm. Juan Cole. — Brief excerpt, with link to article offsite. Encyclopedia.
41. 1990. Iqbál and the Bábí-Bahá'í Faith. Annemarie Schimmel. — One of the more influential Muslim thinkers of the first half of the 20th century, Iqbal expressed v... Articles.
42. 1989. Divisions and Authority Claims in Babism (1850-1866). Denis MacEoin. — Factors leading to the division of Babism into the Azalis and the Baha'is, and the question of succe... Articles.
43. 1989. Iran in the Twentieth Century: A Political History. M. Reza Ghods. — Brief overview of Shaykhism and Babi/Baha'i history, passing mentions of "Babist" as a political slu... Excerpts.
44. 1989. Bábí Movement. Denis MacEoin. — Brief excerpt, with link to article offsite. Encyclopedia.
45. 1988. Letters and Essays, The Master in Akká, and In Iran: Studies in Babi and Baha'i History vol. 3: Reviews. Todd Lawson. — Reviews of three books by Kalimat Press. Reviews.
46. 1986. Babi Movement, The: A Resource Mobilization Perspective. Peter Smith, Moojan Momen. — Babism from a sociological standpoint, esp. the place of the Babis in their contemporary cultural an... Articles.
47. 1986. Bahá'í Fundamentalism and the Academic Study of the Babi Movement. Denis MacEoin. — A response to Afnan and Hatcher's "Western Islamic Scholarship and Bahá'í Origins," on the issue... Articles.
48. 1985-2013. Mentions of the Bábí and Bahá'í Faiths in Encyclopedia Iranica: Sixty Excerpts. Hamid Algar, Moojan Momen, Denis MacEoin, L. P. Elwell-Sutton, Janet Afary, Dominic Parviz Brookshaw, et al.. — Excerpts of 60 articles in the Encyclopedia (up to 2013) with links to the originals, which contain ... Encyclopedia.
49. 1985. Báb and the Bábí Religion, The. Mírzá Abu'l-Faḍl Gulpáygání, Juan Cole, trans. . — A general overview of Babi history and thought, written in Arabic in 1896. Essays.
50. 1983. Social Basis of the Bábí Upheavals in Iran (1848-1853): A Preliminary Analysis. Moojan Momen. — In the mid-19th century, Iran was shaken by unrest caused by the Babi movement, which set off a chai... Articles.
51. 1981/2003. Modern Iran: Roots and Results of Revolution. Nikki R. Keddie. — 5-page overview of the historical and ideological context of the Babi uprising in Iran; passing disc... Excerpts.
52. 1981. Political Economy of Modern Iran, The: Despotism and Pseudo-Modernism 1926-1979. Homa Katouzian. — Mention of Sheikh Fazlollah Noori denouncing opponents as Babis; 1-page discussion (in footnotes) of... Excerpts.
53. 1981. Work of A.L.M. Nicolas (1864-1937), The. Moojan Momen. — Short bio, including list of the works of Nicolas. Biographies.
54. 1981. Introduction to Islamic Theology and Law. Ignaz Goldziher. — An early academic overview of Babi and Baha'i history and theology. From translation of a 1910 book ... Excerpts.
55. 1979. Dervish of Windsor Castle, The: The Life of Arminius Vambery. Lory Alder, Richard Dalby. — Two-paragraph discussion of Curzon and the Babis. Excerpts.
56. 1979. From Shaykhism to Babism: A Study in Charismatic Renewal in Shi'i Islam. Denis MacEoin. — Examination of the Babi movement within the wider context of Imami Shi'ism, the shadow of Shaykh Ahm... Theses.
57. 1978-12. "A.J." and the Introduction of the Baha'i Faith into Poland. Jan T. Jasion. — On the earliest mentions of the Babi Faith in Polish, and the writings of Aleksander Walerian Jablon... Articles.
58. 1969 September-December. Bab and Babeeism, The: Part 2. Robert K. Arbuthnot. — Part two of an early, relatively lengthy overview of Babi history and theology. Articles.
59. 1969. Bábism, Bahá'ism and the Ulama. Hamid Algar. — On the differing approaches by the Iranian state and the clergy to the Babi movement. Excerpts.
60. 1957. Die Religion in Geschichte und Gegenwart: Handwörterbuch für Theologie und Religionswissenschaft. Hans Dieter Betz, ed. — Two dictionary definitions: "Bahai-Religion" and "Babismus". Encyclopedia.
61. 1956. Italian Scientist Extols the Báb, An. Ugo Giachery. — On the life of Michele Lessona (1823-1894), a scientist, writer, explorer, and educator, who visited... Essays.
62. 1950. Babi. Vladimir Minorsky. — Encyclopedia entry, the draft of which was found in Minorsky's archive, along with three pages of ty... Encyclopedia.
63. 1939. Wild Asses, The: A Journey through Persia. W. V. Emanuel. — Passing mentions of Babis in Tabriz and Zanjan. Excerpts.
64. 1933. Short History of Religions A. E. E. Kellett. — Overview of Babism, from the chapter "Mohammedism." Excerpts.
65. 1933. Cairo to Persia and Back. Owen Tweedy. — Mention of Tabriz, and the execution of the Bab. Excerpts.
66. 1933. Correspondance entre le Comte de Gobineau et le Comte de Prokesche-Osten (1854-1876). Joseph Arthur Gobineau. — Multiple letters from 1865-1868 referencing the Babi Faith, between Gobineau and Anton von Prokesch-... Excerpts.
67. 1933 . Les Béhahis et le Bâb. A. L. M. Nicolas. Articles.
68. 1926. Báb, Bábís. E. G. Browne. Encyclopedia.
69. 1922. Abdul Baha; Babism. Thomas E. Finegan, ed. — Two short encyclopedia entries. Excerpts.
70. 1918/1961/2013. Materials for the Study of the Babi Religion. E. G. Browne, comp. and trans. — An early collection of historical documents related to Baha'i and Babi studies. (Not fully complete.... Books.
71. 1916. Mahdist Movements. Samuel Graham Wilson. — An unsympathetic Christian missionary's early history of the Babi and Baha'i Faiths. Excerpt from lo... Articles.
72. 1916. Modern Movements among Moslems. Samuel Graham Wilson. — A Christian missionary's overview of contemporary Islam, including the Babis. Books.
73. 1910. Babism, or Bahaism. Edward A. Marshall. — One-page summary of Babi history and Baha'i teachings. Excerpts.
74. 1910. Bábíism. E. G. Browne. Encyclopedia.
75. 1910. New Economic Movement and Young Persia, A. Helen Campbell. — Overview of Babi and Baha'i history and teachings, concluding with an inspiring story of wisdom and ... Articles.
76. 1908. Development of Metaphysics in Persia, The: A Contribution to the History of Muslim Philosophy. Muhammad Iqbal. — Short philosophical observations on the theology of the Bab and Baha'u'llah. Excerpts.
77. 1908. Babism. George W. Gilmore. — Detailed encyclopedia entry on the life and teachings of the Bab. Excerpts.
78. 1907. Babis, The. Eustache de Lorey. — Translation of an article which appeared in the official gazette of the Persian government, followed... Excerpts.
79. 1905. Seyyèd Ali Mohammed, dit le Bâb. A. L. M. Nicolas. — The first detailed biography of The Bab written in a Western language. Books.
80. 1904-01. Babism: What Is It?. E. G. Tisdall. — A sympathetic appraisal of the Babi Faith from a Christian missionary's perspective. Articles.
81. 1904. New Religions of the Nineteeth Century: Babism. Frank F. Ellinwood. — Overview of Babi history, briefer history of the lives of Baha'u'llah and Abdu'l-Baha, comments of H... Excerpts.
82. 1904. Babism: A Failure. Samuel Graham Wilson. — A theological rejection of the Babi Faith from a Christian missionary's perspective. Articles.
83. 1903. Development of Muslim Theology, Jurisprudence, and Constitutional Theory. Duncan H. MacDonald. — Two-page excerpt with a one-sentence mention of Babism. Excerpts.
84. 1903. A Propos de Deux Manuscrits "Babis" de la Bibliotheque Nationale. A. L. M. Nicolas. — Regarding the correct titles/classification of two versions of the manuscript "Histoire de la secte ... Articles.
85. 1902-10. Babism and the Babites. Henry H. Jessup. — Sympathetic overview of Babi and Baha'i history, including a meeting and a detailed conversation wit... Essays.
86. 1902. Ten Thousand Miles in Persia or Eight Years in Iran. Percy Molesworth Sykes. — Brief overview of Babism, including estimate of numbers of Baha'is and Azalis in Kirman. Excerpts.
87. 1901/1912. Babism. Denison Ross. — Chapter-length overview of Babi and early Baha'i history. Articles.
88. 1901-06-22. Babites, The. Henry H. Jessup. — Sympathetic overview of Babi and Baha'i history, including a meeting and a detailed conversation wit... Pilgrims.
89. 1901. Bab and the Babis, The. Edward Sell. — An early account of the Babis and Baha'is. Articles.
90. 1900. Bab and Babism. Isaac Adams. — One-chapter overview of history and teachings, incl. Anton Haddad's "A Message from Acca," "A Declar... Articles.
91. 1897-12. Babism and the Bab. James T. Bixby. — Overview of Babi history, with some discussion of literature and theology. Articles.
92. 1897. Babis, The. Charles William Heckethorn. — Neutral-to-sympathetic overview of: The Bab, the founder; progress of Babism; Babi doctrine; recent ... Articles.
93. 1897. Babysm. Author unknown. — Half-page encyclopedia entry. Encyclopedia.
94. 1893/1927. Year Amongst the Persians, A. E. G. Browne. — Browne's famous account of his extended visit to Iran in 1887-1888; includes many references to Babi... Books.
95. 1893. Babis, The. M. J. de Goeje. — Sympathetic overview of early Baha'i history in a Dutch literary journal. Essays.
96. 1892-10. Catalogue and Description of 27 Bábí Manuscripts 2 (Continued from Page 499). E. G. Browne. — Categorization, descriptions, and excerpts of 27 manuscripts by the Bab, Baha'u'llah, Abdu'l-Baha, a... Articles.
97. 1892-07. Catalogue and Description of 27 Bábí Manuscripts. E. G. Browne. — Categorization, descriptions, and excerpts of 27 manuscripts by the Bab, Baha'u'llah, Abdu'l-Baha, a... Articles.
98. 1892-05-25. Báb, The. David George Hogarth. — One page review of Browne's Traveler's Narrative, published anonymously in 1892; includes informatio... Reviews.
99. 1891. Persia. Peter Easton (published as P. Z. Easton). — Passing mentions. Encyclopedia.
100. 1890/1901. Babism. E. G. Browne. — An early academic account of Babi-Baha'i history and belief. Articles.
101. 1889 November 17. Babism: The New Religion That is Opposed to Mohammedanism. Jean Cahagnet. — One-column overview, a "sketch from a forthcoming work on the religious beliefs of Persia." Newspapers.
102. 1887. Babs and Their Prophet, The. Laurence Oliphant. — Excerpt from a book described by E.G. Browne as "the first published notice of Beha and the Babi col... Excerpts.
103. 1883. Formation de la Secte des Babi. Carla Serena. — Also sections "Les Exploits de la Secte de Babi," "Mort du Point," "Complot des Babi contre Nasser-E... Articles.
104. 1878 March. Shelly's Life and Writings. William Michael Rossetti. — Brief overview of the Babi Faith and Qurratu'l-Ayn vis-a-vis themes and personages in "The Revolt of... Excerpts.
105. 1878. Babi, or Babists. Author unknown. Encyclopedia.
106. 1877. Through Persia by Caravan. Arthur E. Arnold. — Early three-page overview of Babi and Baha'i history. Baha'u'llah is here referred to as "Behar." Excerpts.
107. 1876. Eastern Persia: An Account of the Journeys of the Persian Boundary Commission 1870-72. Major St. John. — Brief description of the town of Niris [Nayriz], "the head-quarters of Babism," and the road to Shir... Excerpts.
108. 1870-06. Ali Illahees (or Nusairys) and Babees of Persia, The. Benjamin Labaree, Jr.. — Sympathetic account of the Babi Faith by an American Protestant missionary. Articles.
109. 1869-08-21. Reviews: The Philosophical Year and the Bábys. Author unknown. — Brief review of the recently-published scholarship of Gobineau and Kazem-Beg, with an overview of Ba... Newspapers.
110. 1869-05. Bab and Babism. Edwin E. Bliss. — Summary and review of an article from earlier that year by Edward Evans, adding the opinion that Bab... Essays.
111. 1869-01. Bab and Babism. Edward Payson Evans. — Overview of Babi history, the dissemination of its teachings, events following the Bab's death, and ... Articles.
112. 1869 May-August. Bab and Babeeism, The: Part 1. Robert K. Arbuthnot. — Part one of an early, relatively lengthy overview of Babi theology and history. Articles.
113. 1869. Babism. Leo de Colange, ed. — Possibly the earliest encyclopedia entry on The Bab. Encyclopedia.
114. 1869. Babism. Stephen G. Bullfinch. — Brief account of the Babi movement by an American Unitarian clergyman. Excerpts.
115. 1868. Babysme, Babys. Author unknown. Encyclopedia.
116. 1867. Bab und Babis. Arminius Vambery (published as Ármine Vámbéry). — Lengthy discussion of the Babis, by a Hungarian Jew who later met Abdu'l-Baha. Excerpts.
117. 1866/1900. Les religions et les philosophies dans l'asie centrale. Joseph Arthur Gobineau (published as Comte de Gobineau). — A lengthy early account of Babi history by French Orientalist and diplomat Comte de Gobineau, who se... Books.
118. 1866/1900. Les religions et les philosophies dans l'asie centrale (continued). Joseph Arthur Gobineau (published as Comte de Gobineau). — Due to size, this book was split in two for this online edition. See part 1. Histories.
119. 1866. History of Persia from the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century to the Year 1858, A. Robert Grant Watson. — A review of the events that led to the establishment of the Qajar dynasty, with discussion of the Ba... Excerpts.
120. 1866. Bab et les Babis, ou Le Soulevement politique et religieux en Perse, de 1845 à 1853. Aleksandr Kazem-Beg. — French translation, serialized in a journal, of a book first published in Russian on the origins of ... Articles.
121. 1866. Persia. Author unknown. — Short summary of the Babi Faith and Qurratu'l-Ayn, on last page of an entry about Persia. Encyclopedia.
122. 1865. Баб и бабиды: Религіозно-политическія смуты въ Персіи въ 1844-1852 годах (The Bab and the Babis: Religious and Political Unrest in Persia in the years 1844-1852). Aleksandr Kazem-Beg. — On the origins of the Babi Faith; the Mazandaran, Nayriz, and Zanjan events; the life of the Bab; an... Books.
123. 1859. Historia Universal. Cesar Cantu. — 1-sentence mention. Excerpts.
124. 1853-05-18. Short Chapter in the History of Bâbeeism in Persia, A. Austin Wright, Steven Kolins, comp. . — Letter to the American Oriental Society recounting the continuation of Babism and attack on the Shah... Newspapers.
125. 1848-1851. Le Journal de Constantinople. Various. — Collection of 818 files, unsorted. They contain an unknown number of references to the Bab and his m... Newspapers.

1. 1847-08-00 — Tahirih sent Mulla Ibrahim Mahallati to present to the chief mujtahid of Hamadan her dissertation in...
2. 1865-00-00 — French diplomat Joseph Comte de Gobineau published Religions et les Philosophies dans l'Asie Central...
3. 1865-00-00 — Mirza Kazem-Beg of St Petersburg University published Bab Babidy, the first Western book written ent...
4. 1881-00-00 — Michele Lessona (b. 20 September 1923 in Turin Italy, d. 20 July 1894 in Turin) was a writer, a phil...
5. 1905-00-00 — A.L.M. Nicolas published his book
6. 1910-00-00 — Baha'i Scholarship The publication in 1865 of the Comte de Gobineau's (1816-1882),Les Religions et ...

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