1. n.d.. Tablet on Interpretation of Sacred Scripture (Lawh-i-Ta'wíl). Bahá'u'lláh, Juan Cole, trans. . — Tablet on "the legitimacy of figurative scripture interpretation."
2. n.d.. Bible, The: Extracts on the Old and New Testaments. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. .
3. 2025-08-07. Concept of the Day of Judgement in the Bahá'í writings, The. Universal House of Justice, Research Department. — On the meaning of judgement day, when unbelievers will be called upon to give account of their actio...
4. 2025. Bahá'í Work as Worship, Prayer as Practice: Chapter 15. Deborah Clark Vance. — Religion is logical and progressive; it moves humanity closer to a unified world; human reality is o...
5. 2025. Understanding Traditional Discourses. JoAnn M. Borovicka. — On Gulpaygani's interpretation of the Book of Exodus to address people's quest for historical unders...
6. 2025. Reason in the Orbit of Revelation: Constructing a Bahá'í Philosophical Paradigm. Iman Motlagh Arani. — A book-length systematic proposal for a Baha'i philosophical framework across metaphysics, epistemol...
7. 2025. تاویل و هرمنوتیک در آثار آئین بهائی (Interpretation and Hermeneutics in the Bahá'í Writings). Iman Motlagh Arani. — A methodological guide to symbolic interpretation, including case studies on "sun, moon, and stars,"...
8. 2025. Qur'án in Bahá'í Writings, The. Todd Lawson, Necati Alkan. — Overview of the place of the Qur'an in Baha'i theology and hermeneutics, and as featured in the writ...
9. 2024-12. Translating the Bahá'í Writings into Languages Other Than English. Craig L. Volker, Mary Goebel Noguchi. — Challenges in translation, including questions about spelling, terminology, politeness strategies em...
10. 2024. Various Interpretations of Dhu'l-Qarnayn. Abdu'l-Bahá, Adib Masumian, trans. . — Provisional translations, with commentary, of three short extracts from Tablets of 'Abdu'l-Baha, int...
11. 2024. Presentations on Various Topics of Bahá'í Teachings. Mohammad Norozi. — Eight presentations: references to the next Manifestation; equality in the writings of the Bab; list...
12. 2023-11-28. Reflections on the First Century of the Formative Age. Universal House of Justice. — Overview of the Faith's developments and activities during the previous century, including the Guard...
13. 2021-02. Universal House of Justice, The. Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. — Compilation about the "Universal House of Justice" from the writings of Baha’u’llah, 'Abdu’l-B...
14. 2021. List of Articles by John Hatcher on BahaiTeachings.org. John S. Hatcher. — List of online essays and articles by Dr. John Hatcher.
15. 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...
16. 2020-04-10. Writings of the Báb, The: Notes from Talks given by Dr. Nader Saiedi. Nader Saiedi, Anonymous, comp. . — Structured summarized notes from Dr. Saiedi’s 2019 talks on the Bab’s Writings, delivered at the...
17. 2020. Anatomy of Figuration, The: Maimonides' Exegesis of Natural Convulsions in Apocalyptic Texts (Guide II.29). Christopher Buck. — Insights of medieval Jewish philosopher Maimonides on figurative language and symbolic exegesis in h...
18. 2019-09. Worldview and the Laws of the Bayán. Nader Saiedi. — Explores the Persian Bayan's spiritual worldview and laws through four talks, offering insights into...
19. 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...
20. 2018. Power and the Bahá'í community. Moojan Momen. — While Baha'i social teachings may have sounded new and exciting a century ago, that is no longer the...
21. 2018. Toward a Framework for Action. Paul Lample. — On defining and encouraging scholarship, especially as it relates to the major objectives of the Bah...
22. 2018. Bahá'u'lláh and Peace: A Series of Four Talks. Nader Saiedi. — Talks at the Santa Monica Baha’i Center in California on four areas within the context of Baha'u'l...
23. 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...
24. 2017. Comparison between the Commentary and Interpretation of an Islamic Tradition by 'Abdu'l-Bahá and Ayatu'llah Khomeini, A. Moojan Momen. — On different interpretations of the hadith regarding taqlid, "to follow (legal interpretations)," as...
25. 2017. Themes of 'Abdu'l-Bahá's Tablets of The Divine Plan Illustrated by Scriptural References to the Bible and the Qur'án. Lameh Fananapazir. — The Tablets of the Divine Plan, as well as Abdu'l-Baha's Will and Testament and the Tablet of Carmel...
26. 2017. Authority of the Institutions According to the Will and Testament of Abdu'l-Bahá, The: A Text Analysis. Gerald C. Keil. — Abdu'l-Baha's Will and Testament is the indispensable starting point for understanding the Baha'i Ad...
27. 2016-02-21. Science and Sacred Scriptures. Universal House of Justice. — On scientific findings vs. personal interpretation of the Sacred Writings, and a paragraph regarding...
28. 2016. Demystifying Bahá'u'lláh's Tablet of the Holy Mariner: History, Translations, Interpretations and Analysis. Hui Bau. — Lengthy compilation, with background information on the Tablet, and commentary from Bau, Adib Taherz...
29. 2015 Fall. Wittgensteinian Language-Games in an Indo-Persian Dialogue on the World Religions. Juan Cole. — Reflections on Baha'u'llah's theology of previous religions and Ludwig Wittgenstein’s concept of "...
30. 2015. Archeology of the Kingdom of God, The. Jean-Marc Lepain, Peter Terry, trans. . — Analysis of the spiritual worlds as depicted in philosophical and religious texts, from ancient the ...
31. 2015. Ten Plagues of the Exodus in Light of the Bahá'í Writings, The. JoAnn M. Borovicka. — The historical accuracy of Exodus is not essential to an appreciation of it; scholarship regarding t...
32. 2015. Theses on Modernity and the Bahá'í Faith. Mikhail Sergeev. — On how new religious movements respond to modernity; cycles of religion; project of modernity; cultu...
33. 2014. Answered Questions, Some. Abdu'l-Bahá. — 'Table talks' given by ‘Abdu’l‑Baha in ‘Akka between 1904 and 1906 in response to questions ...
34. 2014. Islám: The Road Ahead: Reflections of a Bahá'í on Islamic Topics. Rowshan Mustapha. — Questions about the finality of religion, the Day of Judgment, the role of Jesus and the Mihdi, and ...
35. 2014. Text and Context in the Bahá'í Heroic Age. Nader Saiedi. — A series of 12 talks by Nader Saiedi exploring Baha'i history, key writings, and the need for schola...
36. 2014. Index to Some Answered Questions. — Topic references to chapter and paragraph numbers of the 2014 revised authorized translation of this...
37. 2013. Religious Authority and Apocalypse: Tafsír as Experience in an Early Work by The Báb. Todd Lawson. — Analysis of the Bab's commentary on the Qur'an's longest chapter, Surat al-baqara, regarded as his f...
38. 2012. Interpretation and Elucidation. `Alí Nakhjavání. — The nature of elucidation vs. authorized interpretation, and the institution of the Guardianship.
39. 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...
40. 2012. Authority and Centrality of the Universal House of Justice. Universal House of Justice. — Issues inspired by Udo Schaefer's writings about limitations on infallibility and the House's sphere...
41. 2012. Celestial Burning, A: A Selective Study of the Writings of Shoghi Effendi. Jack McLean. — Style, content, and context of the major writings of the Guardian; providential history; critique of...
42. 2010-10-23. Tafsir and the Meaning of the Qur'an: The Crucifixion in Muslim Thought. Todd Lawson. — Using Qur'an 4:156-7 as an example, classical tafsīr, “scholastic" exegesis, has not always taken...
43. 2009-2019. Lists of Articles. Brent Poirier. — Lists of 126 articles at the author's six blog websites.
44. 2009. Bahá'í Hermeneutics: An Academic and Primary Source Inquiry. Peter Terry. — An exploration of the practice of scriptural interpretation by contrasting the "normative" approache...
45. 2008. Resurrection and Return of Jesus. Universal House of Justice. — The body of Christ; the burial of Christ; His return; and explaining the Baha'i view to Christians.
46. 2008. Text, Author, Reader and the Relationship with the Sacred. Iscander Micael Tinto. — A preliminary survey of how the relationship between sacred scripture, its reader, and the author �...
47. 2008. Gate of the Heart: Understanding the Writings of the Bab (contents and index only). Nader Saiedi. — A lengthy, detailed examination of the context, chronology, and content of the writings of the Bab. ...
48. 2007. Letters Written on Behalf of the Guardian. Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. . — Three questions: Letters Written on Behalf of Shoghi Effendi; Status of Research Department Memorand...
49. 2007. Dreams and their Interpretation in the Bahá'í Religion: Some Preliminary Remarks. Necati Alkan. — Outline of the importance of dreams and their interpretation in the Baha'i Religion; dream interpret...
50. 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...
51. 2005-05. Interpretation and the Guardianship. Ian C. Semple. — Two versions of a talk presented at a seminar in Haifa, 1984, on differences between personal interp...
52. 2002. Apocalypse Unsealed, The: Some thoughts on the use of Christian Scripture in the Bahá'í community, by Robert Riggs: Review and Commentary. Sen McGlinn. — On Baha'i use of Biblical literature, especially interpretations of end-time symbolism and the Book ...
53. 2002. Gems of Divine Mysteries. Bahá'u'lláh. — A lengthy tablet in Arabic on how the Mahdi was Ali Muhammad, The Bab, the Primal Point. Written dur...
54. 2001-09-02. Reason and the Bahá'í Writings: The Use and Misuse of Logic and Persuasion. Ian Kluge. — How to study the Baha'i Writings through the use of logic.
55. 2001. Tablet on Interpretation of Sacred Scripture (Lawh-i-Ta'wíl). Bahá'u'lláh, Mehran Ghasempour, trans. . — An undated tablet from the Akka period on the interpretation of sacred scripture, with references to...
56. 2001. Catastrophe, Armageddon and Millennium: Some Aspects of the Bábí-Bahá'í Exegesis of Apocalyptic Symbolism, by Stephen Lambden: Commentary, "The Apocalyptic Upheaval Completed?". William P. Collins. — Commentary on earlier article by Stephen Lambden.
57. 2001. 'Abdu'l-Bahá's Commentary on the Qur'ánic Verses Concerning the Overthrow of the Byzantines: The Stages of the Soul. Moojan Momen. — Commentary on the first few verses of the Quranic Sura of Rum; nine esoteric or mystical interpretat...
58. 2000. Book of Revelation Revealed in Glory, The: A Summary of Glorious Revelation. William Ridgers. — Baha'i interpretation of St. John's Book of Revelation.
59. 2000. Fact and Fiction: Interrelationships between History and Imagination. Bahíyyih Nakhjavání. — On the tension between "fact" and "fiction," between objective history and our relative and subjecti...
60. 1999-12. Truth Triumphs: A Bahá'í Response to Misrepresentations of the Bahá'í Teachings and Bahá'í History. Peter Terry. — Rebuttal of Francis Beckwith's thesis "Baha'i, A Christian response to Baha'ism, the religion which ...
61. 1999. Does Corinthians 1:15 Teach a Physical or a Spiritual Resurrection?. David Friedman. — While literalists claim that this verse supports a physical resurrection, the evidence seems to show...
62. 1999. Exegesis (tafsír). Todd Lawson. — Brief excerpt, with link to article offsite.
63. 1999. Catastrophe, Armageddon and Millennium: Some aspects of the Bábí-Bahá'í exegesis of apocalyptic symbolism. Stephen Lambden. — Preliminary consideration of selected Babi-Baha'i doctrines expository of apocalyptic symbolism asso...
64. 1999. References of 'Abdu'l-Bahá and Shoghi Effendi to the Hidden Words: Introduction. Dominic Parvis Brookshaw. — Essay written as introduction to the Compilation on the Hidden Words, both published in BSR 9.
65. 1999. Teaching Christians More Effectively: Handbook and Seminar. David F. Young. — Baha'i views of Christianity; questions Christians might ask; interpretation of the Bible; theology ...
66. 1998-10-31. On the Study of the Bahá'í Writings. Hooper Dunbar. — On deepening and the systematic study of the Writings.
67. 1998-08-27. Role of the Universal House of Justice: Interpretation and Elucidation. Universal House of Justice. — On the regarding the role of the Universal House of Justice and its "interpretative function."
68. 1998-08-12. Mark of the Beast and Implanted Computer Chips. Universal House of Justice. — Concerns about implanted computer chips as the "Mark of the Beast," and the response of individual B...
69. 1998-06. Kitab-i Iqan, The: An Introduction to Baha'u'llah's Book of Certitude with Two Digital Reprints of Early Lithographs. Christopher Buck. — Overview of the history and themes of the preeminent doctrinal work of the Baha'i Faith.
70. 1998-05-12. Biblical Questions, Interpretation of: Ezekiel 10:19, Jeremiah 49:38 and Micah 7:12. Universal House of Justice. — Can certain passages from the Hebrew Bible be taken as prophetic references to the Babi or Baha'i Fa...
71. 1998 Fall. Millennialism, the Millerites, and Historicism. William P. Collins. — Examines how millennialism and Millerite historicism shaped early American Baha’i interpretations ...
72. 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...
73. 1998. Bahá'í Studies Bulletin: Index by volume. Robert Stauffer, comp. — List of articles in all issues of Bahai Studies Bulletin, 1982-1992.
74. 1998. Christianity from a Bahá'í Perspective. Robert Stockman. — Includes two topics: "A Baha'i approach to the Bible" and "Baha'i Writings on Jesus Christ."
75. 1998. Hidden Words: References of 'Abdu'l-Bahá and Shoghi Effendi. Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. .
76. 1998. Unknown Hour, The. David Friedman. — Christians believe the Bible does not specify the time of Christ's return, but the Baha'i teachings ...
77. 1997-07. Remembering Shoghi Effendi as Interpreter. Glenford Mitchell. — Scholarly talk on the nature of interpretation and the Covenant, given at Foundation Hall of the Hou...
78. 1997-06-03. Challenging the Authority of the Universal House of Justice. Universal House of Justice. — Does the Universal House of Justice have the authority to make authoritative interpretations? Does a...
79. 1997 Fall. Shoghi Effendi: After a Hundred Years. Author unknown. — Editorial for an issue dedicated to the centennial of the Guardian's birth, summarizing his life and...
80. 1997. Understanding Exclusivist Texts. Seena Fazel. — Contemporary religions, esp. Christianity, must examine their exclusivist claims to account for othe...
81. 1997. Revelation, Interpretation, and Elucidation in the Baha'i Writings. Robert Stockman. — The complexities of the Baha'i concepts of revelation, interpretation, infallibility, and elucidatio...
82. 1997. Commentary: Some Interpretive Principles in the Bahá'í Writings. Sen McGlinn. — Criteria which may be used to determine which of Shoghi Effendi writings are "interpretations", and ...
83. 1997. Dangers of Reading, The: Inlibration Communion and Transference in the Qur'an Commentary of The Bab. Todd Lawson. — Tafsir (traditional Qur'an commentary) and the writings of the Bab.
84. 1997. Behold the Man: Baha'u'llah on the Life of Jesus. Juan Cole. — Baha'u'llah's lessons from the Judeo-Christian experience for founding a new, post-Islamic religion;...
85. 1996. Messages from the Universal House of Justice 1963-1986: Third Epoch of the Formative Age. Universal House of Justice, Geoffrey W. Marks, comp. .
86. 1996. Election and Infallibility of the Universal House of Justice. Universal House of Justice. — Answers to three questions: Why were steps taken to elect a Universal House of Justice with the fore...
87. 1996. Universal House of Justice's Power of Elucidation, The. Universal House of Justice. — Clarification about the qualitative difference between the Guardian's prerogative of interpretation ...
88. 1996. Proselytizing, Development, and the Covenant. Universal House of Justice. — Teaching vs. proselytization; applying Baha'i social teachings without becoming ensnared in prevaili...
89. 1996. Universality of the Laws of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, The. Bijan Samali. — The laws of the Aqdas focus on the individual; are applicable to everyone; facilitate the realisatio...
90. 1996. Bahá'í View of the Bible, A. Colin Dibdin. — From a Baha'i viewpoint, the Bible is a reliable source of divine guidance and salvation, but is not...
91. 1996. Bahá'u'lláh's Teachings on Spiritual Reality. Paul Lample, comp. — The quest for spirituality, the spiritual life, material and spiritual reality, the progress of the ...
92. 1995/2012/2021/2024. Symbol and Secret: Qur'án Commentary in Bahá'u'lláh's Kitáb-i-Íqán. Christopher Buck. — Comparative study of tafsir, exegesis, and theology in the Qur'an and the Kitab-i-Iqan. Includes Per...
93. 1995/2004. Holy Grail of Objectivity, The: Some Considerations for Balancing Sacred and Secular in Bahá'í Scholarship. Rick Harmsen. — Discussion of an apologetic nature about an interpretive or hermeneutic principle relating to Baha'i...
94. 1995-10-30. Guardian's Translation of Quranic Verse 55:5 as found in The Kitáb-i-Íqán, The. Universal House of Justice. — Addresses a discrepancy between the traditional translation of Quranic verse 55:5 and Shoghi Effendi...
95. 1995. Interpretation in the Bahá'í Faith. Juan Cole. — The Baha'i writings contain a complex and nuanced set of prescriptions for the interpretation of scr...
96. 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.
97. 1994-12-15. Authorization of Translations and the Authority of Publications from the Research Department. Universal House of Justice, Research Department. — On the process by which new translations are authorized; the authority of translations by the Guardi...
98. 1994. Surih of the Sun (Súriy-i-Vash-Shams): Introduction and Commentary. Juan Cole. — Overview of a tablet of Baha'u'llah touching on matters of interpretation and theology.
99. 1993(?)/2015. Communal Harmony: India's Greatest Challenge. National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of India. — A formal statement from the NSA of the Baha'is of India on the need to overcome religious, linguisti...
100. 1993. 'Abdu'l-Bahá on Christ and Christianity: Introduction. Seena Fazel. — 'Abdu'l-Baha's answers to questions posed by Pastor Monnier in Paris in 1913 on Christian subjects, ...
101. 1992-09-16. Language of Revelation and Status of Guardian's Translations. Universal House of Justice. — English translations as a "basis" for translations into other European languages;. Though Shoghi Eff...
102. 1992. Commentary on the Azhar's Statement regarding Bahá'ís and Bahá'ísm. Mohsen Enayat. — Response to an official 1986 pronouncement on the Faith by this prominent Egyptian university.
103. 1992. Interpretive Principles in the Bahá'í Writings, Some. Khazeh Fananapazir, Seena Fazel, Sen McGlinn. — Aspects of hermeneutics and authorized interpretation.
104. 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...
105. 1991. Seeing With the Eye of God: Relationships Between Theology and Interpretation. Michael W. Sours. — Various spheres of interpretation and how their hierarchies reflect theological truth.
106. 1991. "On Human Origins: A Bahá'í Perspective," by Craig Loehle: Commentary and Responses. Iraj Ayman, Susan Berry Brill de Ramirez, M. K. Rohani. — Ayman comments (1) on determinism vs. fate and (2) that Loehle's article doesn't take into account t...
107. 1991. Shoghi Effendi: Expounder of the Word of God. David Hofman. — The Will and Testament of Abdu'l-Baha gives two essentials of the Guardianship: protection of the Ca...
108. 1990. Translating the Bahá'í Writings. Craig L. Volker. — In translating the Baha’i writings, faithfulness to the original text is paramount, reflecting bot...
109. 1989-08-25. John the Baptist and Interpretation. Universal House of Justice, Research Department. — Various questions about the the Baha’i position on John the Baptist, his station and teaching, and...
110. 1989. Preliminary Survey of Hermeneutical Principles Found within the Baha'i Writings, A. Dann J. May. — The multiple meanings contained within religious texts; symbolic and mythological nature of religiou...
111. 1988-05-31. Women on the Universal House of Justice. Universal House of Justice. — Response to a paper presented at a Baha'i Studies conference which raised the possibility that women...
112. 1987-09-14. Resurrection of Christ and the Bible. Universal House of Justice. — Information on Baha'i concepts related to the Resurrection of Christ.
113. 1986-01-07. Biblical Verses, Interpretation of. Universal House of Justice. — Interpretation of Biblical verses. Includes chart showing all references in the Baha'i writings to v...
114. 1982/1984. Function of Interpretation, The. Universal House of Justice. — Two letters: difference between the authoritative interpretation of Abdu'l-Baha and the Guardian vs....
115. 1980. Message of The Quran, The: Appendices. Muhammad Asad. — Symbolism and allegory in the Qur'an; al-Muqatta'at (opening letters); the term and concept of Jinn;...
116. 1977-08-22. Infallibility of the Guardianship and of the Universal House of Justice. Universal House of Justice. — Distinction between the interpretive spheres of the Guardian versus the Universal House of Justice.
117. 1972-73 Winter. Literature of Interpretation, The: Notes on the English Writings of Shoghi Effendi. Glenford Mitchell. — The influence of the writings of Shoghi Effendi on the Baha'i Faith is analogous to that of St. Augu...
118. 1966-05-27. Guardianship and the Universal House of Justice, The. Universal House of Justice. — Passages from a letter on the relationship between the Guardianship and the Universal House of Justi...
119. 1961. Thief in the Night: The Case of the Missing Millennium. William Sears. — In the early 19th-century there was world-wide and fervent expectation that during the 1840s the ret...
120. 1956. Notes on Words of the Guardian. Virginia Orbison. — Ten pages of notes, preserved as an appendix to Orbison's lengthy manuscript "Diary of a Pilgrimage ...
121. 1931. Kitáb-i-Íqán: The Book of Certitude. Bahá'u'lláh, Shoghi Effendi, trans. . — Major theological work by Bahaʼu'llah, written prior to his declaration of mission.
122. 1905. Brief Account of My Visit to Acca, A. Mary Lucas. — Detailed notes of a visit to Haifa, January-February 1905, and Abdu'l-Baha's interpretations of seve...

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