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1. A-de-rih-wa-nie-ton On-kwe-on-we Neh-ha: A Message to the Iroquois Indians, by National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Canada (1956). Three items: 2021 cover letter from the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Canada, the 1956 message to the Iroquois Indians in Mohawk and English, and a biography of the translator, "Charles A. Cooke, Mohawk Scholar," by Marius Barbeau. [about]
2. `Abdu'l-Bahá `Abbás, by Necati Alkan, in The World of the Bahá'í Faith, ed. Robert Stockman (2021). Abdu’l-Bahá’s life story, from his childhood in Iran and as an exile for 60 years in the Ottoman Empire; his unique station, unequalled in religious history; travels in the West; achievements and contributions to the expansion of His Father’s religion. [about]
3. About the Bahá'í Faith (-). Starting places for studying the Bahá'í Faith: introductory books, articles, and magazines. [about]
4. Administration, Bahá'í: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1993). Introduction to the Bahá'í administration. [about]
5. An Introduction to the Bahá'í Faith, by Peter Smith: Review, by Sergio Carro Martin, in British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies, 39:2 (2012). [about]
6. "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-Bahá's answer to the question "What has Bahá’u’lláh brought that we have not heard before?" [about]
7. Appreciations of the Bahá'í Faith, in Bahá'í World, Vol. 8 (1938-1940) (1941). Excerpts from books, magazines, newspaper articles, and testimonials. [about]
8. Babis, Bahá'ís, Shaykhis, by Cyril Glasse, in The Concise Encyclopedia of Islam (1991). [about]
9. Bahá'í: The Spirit of the Age, by Horace Holley (1921). An early, thorough overview of Bahá'í teachings, written shortly before Holley was elected secretary of the US Spiritual Assembly. [about]
10. Bahá'í: History, Beliefs, Practices, Theological Exchanges, and Current Issues, by Christopher Buck, in Handbook of Religion: A Christian Engagement with Traditions, Teachings, and Practices (2014). Brief overviews of Bahá'í history and thought. [about]
11. Bahá'í Answers, by Báb, The and Bahá'u'lláh (1947). Answers to 95 questions on the Bahá'í Faith, collected from the writings of the Báb, Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, and Shoghi Effendi. [about]
12. Bahá'í Cause, The, by Ahmad Sohrab, in Living Schools of Religion, ed. Vergilius Ferm (1956). Brief overview of the Bahá'í Faith, with passing references to Sohrab's "New History Society." [about]
13. Bahá'í Faith, by Juan Cole, in Encyclopaedia Iranica, Volume 3 (1989). Brief excerpt, with link to article offsite. [about]
14. Bahá'í Faith, in Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia (1994/1996). Entry from an early CD-ROM encyclopedia. [about]
15. Baha'i Faith: Overview, by Robert Stockman, in World Religions: Belief, Culture, and Controversy (2011). [about]
16. Bahá'í Faith: The Basics, by Christopher Buck (2021). Introduction "What is the Bahá'í Faith?", front-matter, and back-matter. [about]
17. Bahá'í Faith, The, by Mary Perkins and Philip Hainsworth (1980). An introductory book for people new to the Bahá'í Faith, in audiobook format. [about]
18. Baha'i Faith, The: The Emerging Global Religion, by William S. Hatcher and Douglas Martin (1985/2011). Overview of Bahá'í history and teachings, designed as an introductory textbook. Available in English or in Persian. [about]
19. Bahá'í Faith, The: Sect or Religion?, by Udo Schaefer, in Bahá'í Studies, volume 16 (1988). Lengthy study defining the distinguishing features of the Bahá'í Faith as contrasted with other contemporary religious movements. [about]
20. Bahá'í Faith, The: An Introduction, by Bahá'í International Community (1998). An overview of the Bahá'í Faith, in words and pictures. [about]
21. Bahá'í Faith, The, by Robert Stockman, in Religions of the World: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices, ed. J. Gordon Melton and Martin Baumann (2002). [about]
22. Bahá'í Faith, The, by Paula R. Hartz (2002/2009). Overview of Bahá'í history, teachings, and scripture, with many photographs and illustrations; part of a "World Religions" series aimed at high school students. (Offsite.) [about]
23. Bahá'í Faith, The, by Graham Hassall, in Encyclopedia of Religion in Australia, James Jupp, ed. (2009). [about]
24. Bahá'í Faith, The, by Christopher Buck, in The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Religion and Social Justice, ed. Michael D. Palmer and Stanley M. Burgess (2012). [about]
25. Bahá'í Faith, The, by Lil Osborn, in Handbook of Islamic Sects and Movements, Chapter 33 (2021). Origins; Bahá'u'lláh; `Abdu'l-Bahá and Shoghi Effendi; 'world religion' from 1957; beliefs and practices; controversies; persecution. [about]
26. Bahá'í Faith, The: How It Began: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1990/2012). A very short introduction to Bahá'í history. [about]
27. Bahá'í Faith, What Is It?: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1990/2017). Basic Bahá'í teachings, beliefs and principles. [about]
28. Baha'i Faith: A Portrait, by Robert Stockman, in A SourceBook for Earth's Community of Religions, ed. Joel Beversluis (1995). General introduction to Bahá'í history and teachings. [about]
29. Bahá'í Faith: The Basics, by Christopher Buck: Review, by Roland Faber, in Reading Religion (2021-11-30). [about]
30. Bahá'í Faith: The Basics, by Christopher Buck: Review, by Moojan Momen, in Nova Religio, 25:3 (2022-02). [about]
31. Bahá'í Faith: The Basics, by Christopher Buck: Review, by Susan Maneck, in Journal of Religious History, 46:2 (2022-04). [about]
32. Baha'i Faith: The Basics: Presentation for Book Launch, by Christopher Buck (2021-02-26). PowerPoint for live Zoom book launch of Bahá’í Faith: The Basics (Routledge, 2020), hosted by the Desert Rose Bahá’í Institute, on February 26, 2021; includes brief book excerpts. [about]
33. Baha'i Faith: The Basics by Christopher Buck: Review, by Jack McLean (2020-01). [about]
34. Bahá'í Fast, The: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (2012). A summary of the laws and principles of the Fast. [about]
35. Bahá'í Fireside Notebook, The, by Reginald L. Priestley (2012). A believer's personal fireside notebook, compiled for his study and deepening: notes, timelines, and quotations summarizing the Bahá'í teachings. [about]
36. Bahá'í History, by Moojan Momen and Peter Smith (1993). A general survey of the history of the Bahá'í Faith, including a brief overview of main events in Bábí and Bahá'í history. Next, a series of themes that have developed throughout Bahá'í history is examined. [about]
37. Bahá'í Proofs, The, by Mirza Abu'l-Fadl Gulpaygani (1902). A book of history and theology composed in America, in which Gulpaygani gives an exposition of the Faith from a Christian point of view. Until Esslemont's Bahá'u'lláh and the New Era, it was a standard Bahá'í textbook. Persian original included. [about]
38. Bahá'í Revelation, The, by Thornton Chase (1933). Introduction to the Bahá'í Faith, emphasizes the Bahá’í teachings as a vehicle for personal spiritual transformation. Continued to be reprinted until the 1920s. Cited Bahá'í Writings may have been superseded by later authorized translations. [about]
39. Bahá'í Social Teachings, by Moojan Momen (1996). Overview of Bahá'í teachings on prejudice, gender equality, the environment, human rights, economics, and government policy. [about]
40. Bahá'í Studies videos, by Peter Smith (2013). Twelve introductory videos about Bahá'í history, practice, and teachings. [about]
41. Baha'i Studies Youtube Playlist, by Peter Smith (2020). Link to Smith's videos on Bábí and Bahá'í history: Emergence of the Bábí movement; Bábí conflict and collapse; development of a new religion; Bahá'u'lláh; Bahá'í beliefs and practice; geo-cultural breakthroughs; expansion of the Bahá'í Faith. [about]
42. Bahá'í Viewpoint, A, by H. M. Munje, in The World Religions Speak on The Relevance of Religion in the Modern World (1970). Short essay on Bahá'í principles, presented along with other "leaders of the world's great religions" at the First Spiritual Summit Conference in Calcutta, October 1968. [about]
43. Bahá'í World, The: Volume 18 (1979-1983), in Bahá'í World (1986). Periodic volumes that survey the global activities and major achievements of the Faith. [about]
44. Bahá'í: A Way of Life for Millions, by Lerone Bennett Jr., in Ebony Magazine (1965). Article reprinted from 1965 Ebony Magazine article and made into pamphlet for mass distribution. [about]
45. Baha'is, by Christopher Buck, in Encyclopedia of the Qur'an — Supplement (2016). The Bahá'í Faith's continuities and discontinuities with Islam. This is the only Bahá'í-related article in The Encyclopaedia of the Qur’an. [about]
46. Bahá'ís of the United States, The, by Robert Stockman, in Introduction to New and Alternative Religions in America, Volume 4 (2006). Overview of the history and teachings of the Bahá'í Faith, with reflections on it as a "New Religious Movement." Two versions of an article, one draft (undated) and one published. [about]
47. Bahá'ís, The: Contributing to an Emerging Global Civilization, by Bahá'í International Community (2017). A popular magazine-format introduction to the Faith produced by the Office of Public Information of the Bahá’í International Community. [about]
48. Bahá'ís, The, by Bahá'í International Community: Review, by Seena Fazel, in Associate, 11 (1993). [about]
49. Bahá'ísm, the religion of brotherhood and its place in the evolution of creeds, by Francis Henry Skrine (1912). An outsider's sympathetic portrayal of the Bahá'í history and teachings, written with "express approval" of Abdu'l-Bahá. [about]
50. Bahá'u'lláh: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1990). A very brief introduction to the Person of Bahá'u'lláh and some of His teachings. [about]
51. Baha'u'llah and the New Era, by John E. Esslemont (1980). The classic introductory text on the Bahá'í Faith focusing on Bahá'í teachings and the lives of the Bab, Bahá'u'lláh, and Abdu'l-Bahá. [about]
52. Baha'u'llah, the Messenger of God: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1990). Short biography of Bahá'u'lláh with scriptural excerpts. [about]
53. Baha'u'llah, The Promised One: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1990). [about]
54. Bahá'u'lláh: His Call to the Nations: A Summons to World Order, by Eunice Braun (1967). On the irreversible movement toward the interdependence of all peoples and nations, a Bahá'í perspective on history, and Bahá'u'lláh's summons to the rulers. [about]
55. Bahai, by Helmuth von Glasenapp, in Non-Christian Religions A to Z (1963). Two-page overview of Bahá'í history. [about]
56. Bahai Movement, The: A paper read by Shoghi Effendi at Oxford, by Shoghi Effendi, in The Dawn, 1:1-8 (1923-1924). Text of an address given to the Oxford University Asiatic Society, February 1921, before the passing of 'Abdu'l-Bahá and before Shoghi Effendi was appointed the "Guardian." [about]
57. Basics of the Bahá'í Faith, by Darius Shahrokh and Grace Shahrokh, in Windows to the Past (1994). Comprehensive summary of Bahai history and teachings, distributed by Images International as a 35-page booklet. Transcript available in both English and Persian. [about]
58. Becoming a Bahá'í, by Daniel C. Jordan (n.d.). What kind of beginning is it, when one becomes a Bahá'í? What does it mean, and what to expect? [about]
59. Becoming a Bahá'í - What Do I Need to Know?: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (2012). An aid to inviting people to enrol, explaining very simply what they need to know before joining the Bahá'í community. [about]
60. Before Abraham Was, I am, by Thornton Chase (1902-09-27). Open letter to a new Bahá'í summarizing the Bahá'í revelation through a Christian perspective. [about]
61. Being A Bahá'í: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1990). Short introduction to Bahá'í religious obligations. [about]
62. Bicentenaire de Bahá'u'lláh, by Bahá'í International Community (1992/2017). French translation of the Bahá'í International Community's 1992 Statement on Bahá'u'lláh, updated for the 2017 bicentennial of the Birth of Bahá’u’lláh. [about]
63. Brief Account of the Bahá'í Movement, A, by Ethel J. Rosenberg (1911). An early overview of the Bahá'í Faith and its teachings, with compilation of quotations, published as a 28-page booklet. [about]
64. Brief Course on the Bahá'í Faith, A (1993). Basic themes and beliefs of the Bahá'í Faith, explained succinctly, with glossary and study questions. [about]
65. Brief History of the Bahá'í Faith (1996-11-25). Chronology of major events in Bahá'í history from 1844 to 1996. [about]
66. Centenary of a World Faith: The History of the Bahá'í Faith and its Development in the British Isles (1944). On the lives of The Bab, Bahá'u'lláh, and Abdul-Baha, progress of the Faith in the East and West, and growth of the cause in the United Kingdom. Published for the centenary of the declaration of the Báb. [about]
67. Central Figures of the Baha'i Faith , by Moojan Momen (2019). Momen explores the life of the founder of the Baha’i Faith, as well as the lives of his forerunner and successor. He delves into the key events concerning their beliefs and teachings and reflects on their legacy. (Link to document, offsite.) [about]
68. Challenge of the Bahá'í Faith: A Non-Bahá'í Assessment of Reasons for Studying the Bahá'í Religion, by Vernon Elvin Johnson, in World Order (1976 Spring). Though small and young, the Bahá’í Faith is a subject of central importance not only for the student of the history of religions but for anyone interested in world problems and proposals for their solution. [about]
69. Challenge to Chaos: The Mission of the Bahá'í Faith, by Horace Holley (1954). Summary of the mission of Bahá'u'lláh through the lens of three essential truths: Unity of God, Unity of the Prophets, and Unity of Humankind. Published as a stand-alone pamphlet. [about]
70. Christ and Baha'u'llah, by George Townshend (1957). The Kingdom of God, as foretold in the Bible, has come and Bahá'u'lláh is the Return of Christ. [about]
71. Climate Change: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (2020). [about]
72. Coming of "The Glory", The, by Florence Pinchon (1928). An introduction to the Bahá’í Faith by an early British Bahá’í. [about]
73. Convincing Answers to Your Questions about ... (1962). Introductory pamphlet about the Bahá'í Faith, including brief solutions to some of "the problems afflicting mankind in what is regarded as the most turbulent period in history." [about]
74. Counsellors, Board Members, and Assistants: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (2002). An explanation of the ‘Appointed Arm’ of the Faith. [about]
75. Cyflwyno'r Ffydd: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1993). Welsh introduction to the Bahá'í Faith. [about]
76. Daily Devotions: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1993/2001). A summary of Bahá'í laws on daily obligatory prayer, reading the Writings, and meditation. [about]
77. Dawn over Mount Hira and Other Essays, by Marzieh Gail (1976). A collection of essays on various topics of interest to Bahá'í studies and history. Most of these were first published in Star of the West and World Order between 1929 and 1971. [about]
78. Die Perser: von den Anfängen bis zur Gegenwart, by Alessandro Bausani (1965). Brief overview of the early years of the Bahá'í Faith. [about]
79. Economics, A Bahá'í Approach: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1994-04-27). [about]
80. Education, Bahá'í: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1994/2019). [about]
81. Encyclopedia of Islam and The Muslim World, by William F. McCants and John Walbridge (2004). Articles on Abdu'l-Bahá, the Báb, Bahá'u'lláh, the Bábí and Bahá'í Faiths, Hujjatiya, Persian language and literature, Shaykhism, and Twelver Shi'ism. [about]
82. Environment, Caring for: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (2008). [about]
83. Excellency of Mt. Carmel, The, by George Napier Whittingham, in The Home of Fadeless Splendour: The Diary of a Pilgrimage to Palestine (1921). Chapter 10, "The Excellency of Mt. Carmel," describes the author's visit to Haifa and gives an overview of the Bahá'í Faith. [about]
84. Faith of Bahá'u'lláh, The: A World Religion, by Shoghi Effendi (1947-07). A summary of the origin, teachings and institutions of the Bahá'í Faith, prepared in 1947 for the United Nations Special Committee on Palestine by Shoghi Effendi in his capacity as Head of the Bahá'í Faith. [about]
85. Family Life: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1992). [about]
86. Fasting and the Bahá'í Fast: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1993/2001). [about]
87. For the Student of Religion, by Bahá'í International Community (1985/2006). Adapted from William S. Hatcher and Douglas Martin's The Bahá'í Faith: The Emerging Global Religion (1985), for posting at bahai.org (2006). [about]
88. Freedom of Speech: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1997). [about]
89. Gardeners of God: An Encounter with Five Million Bahá'ís, by Colette Gouvion and Philippe Jouvion: Review, by Marc Foxhall (1998). [about]
90. Glad Tidings of Bahá'u'lláh, The: Being Extracts from the Sacred Writings of the Bahá'ís, by Bahá'u'lláh (1949/1975). A compilation with some notes, on the topics of building the world, God’s command and exhortation, proclamation of the day of God, and the journey of the soul. [about]
91. God's Promise to Humanity: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1993). [about]
92. God, Nature of: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1994). The nature of God in the Bahá'í Faith. [about]
93. Good and Evil: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1996). [about]
94. Harvard Pluralism Project: Baha'i (2023). Six overview essays on Bahá'í history, beliefs, and practices. (Offsite) [about]
95. Health and Healing: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1989/1996). [about]
96. Hinduism and the Bahá'í Faith: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (2000). [about]
97. Holy Land's Low-Profile Religion, The, by Oakland Ross, in Toronto Star (2007/10/22). Brief overview of the Bahá'í Faith and its place in Israel. [about]
98. Importance of Religion, The: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (2015). [about]
99. Introduction, by W. Kenneth Christian, in Gleanings of the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh (1952). Original introduction to Gleanings of the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh, which is often omitted from online versions of the book. [about]
100. Introduction: Aims and Purposes of the Bahá'í Faith, by David Hofman, in Bahá'í World, Vol. 18 (1979-1983) (1986). Introduction to this Bahá'í World volume. [about]
101. Introduction to New and Alternative Religions in America, Volumes 1-5 (2016). Multiple excerpts referencing the Bahá'í Faith from this 5-volume set. [about]
102. Introduction to the Baha'i Faith, by Peter Smith (2019). A look at the central features of the Baha’i Faith, including its history, and the key beliefs, organisation and world-view of the Baha’i community. (Link to document, offsite.) [about]
103. Introduction to the Bahá'í Faith, by Firuz Kazemzadeh (n.d.). Overview of the Faith, given at Stanford University. [about]
104. Introduction to the Bahá'í Tradition, in On Common Ground: World Religions in America (1997/2009). Brief overview of The Bab and Bahá'u'lláh; worldwide expansion; affirming oneness; feast and fireside; human equality; and becoming a Bahá'í. [about]
105. Is the Bahá'í Faith a World Religion?, by Seena Fazel, in Journal of Bahá'í Studies, 6:1 (1994). Examination of the terms "world religion" and "new religious movement" to demonstrate that the Bahá'í Faith is best categorized as a "world religion." [about]
106. Islam and the Bahá'í Faith: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (2002). [about]
107. Judaism and the Bahá'í Faith: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (2004). [about]
108. Law and Order: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1995). [about]
109. Les Bahá'ís: Un chapitre de l'histoire religieuse récente, by Udo Schaefer, in La Pensées Bahá'í (Bulletin trimestriel), 107 (1989 Summer). [about]
110. Les Jardiniers de Dieu: À la Rencontre de Cinq Millions de Bahá'ís, par Colette Gouvion et Philippe Jouvion: Review, by Robert LaLiberte, in Journal of Bahá'í Studies, 2:3 (1990). [about]
111. Life and Teachings of Abbas Effendi, by Myron Henry Phelps: Review, in American Journal of Religious Psychology and Education, Vol. 1 (1904-1905) (1905). [about]
112. Light of Baha'u'llah, The: An Introduction to the Baha'i Faith (1974). General introductory book: Bahá'í history, life of Bahá'u'lláh, spiritual teachings, social teachings, Bahá'í laws, administration, community life, and progressive revelation. [about]
113. Making the Invisible Visible: Introductory Books on the Bahá'í Faith, by Denis MacEoin, in Religion (iFirst), 42:3 (2012-08). Overview of contemporary issues in Bahá'í scholarship from an outsider's perspective, including definition of "New Religious Movement," links to Islam, and the succession of authority in light of the truncated guardianship and the lack of schisms. [about]
114. Map of the Travels of Baha'u'llah (1991). The progressive exiles of Bahá'u'lláh through the Middle East. Includes timeline. [about]
115. Marriage, Bahá'í: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1992). Bahá'u'lláh said everyone should marry. Marriage unites the physical and spiritual in a "fortress for well-being" and provides for the nurturing of children. People should choose partners carefully. Discusses the ceremony, solving problems and divorce. [about]
116. Message to the Indian and Eskimo Bahá'ís of the Western Hemisphere, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum (1969). Letter to Native American and Inuit believers, about the assurance given in the Bahá'í Writings that their future is very great, and that they themselves best help to fulfill these promises by taking the Faith of Bahá'u'lláh to their own people. [about]
117. Mission of the Báb, The: Retrospective 1844-1994, by Douglas Martin, in Bahá'í World, Vol. 23 (1994-1995) (1996). The revelation of the Báb in the context of its impact on the Western writers of the period and its subsequent influence. [about]
118. Modern Social Religion, The, by Horace Holley (1913). Early introduction to the Bahá'í Faith, its history, and its social teachings. [about]
119. Mohammed and Islam, by Ignaz Goldziher (1917). Twelve pages on the Bábí and Bahá'í Faiths — described as a modern movement within Islam which recognizes the religious evolution of mankind — covering history up to Abdu'l-Bahá's visit to the United States. Includes link to the complete book. [about]
120. Monarchy, The Future of: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (2002). [about]
121. New Age, The: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1992). [about]
122. New Garden, The: An Introduction to the Bahá'í Faith, by Hushmand Fatheazam (2002). A widely-shared introductory text summarizing Bahá'í history and teachings. [about]
123. New Millennium, The: A Bahá'í View: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1999). [about]
124. New Religious Movements: Bahá'í, by Mary Pat Fisher, in Living Religions, Chapter 10 (1999-04). Short overview of Bahá'í history, teachings, and consultation. [about]
125. New World Order, The: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1995). [about]
126. Notes on The Báb, Some, by Robert Stockman (1998). Brief overview of sources on the Bábí period, the Bab's history, and his writings. [about]
127. Oceans of Light: The Major Works of Bahá'u'lláh, by Robert Stockman (2010). PowerPoint presentation on the scope, style, and history of the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh. [about]
128. One Human Race: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1993). Brief introduction of ideas related to the Bahá'í concept of the oneness of mankind. [about]
129. Oneness of Mankind, The: Basic Principle of the Bahá'í Faith, by National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United States, in Bahá'í News, 303 (1956-05). Statement of Bahá'í teachings prepared in order to clarify the position of members of the Faith throughout the United States at this critical hour, published as an insert in the U.S. Bahá'í newsletter. [about]
130. Oprah Winfrey's Soul Series Webcast, by Rainn Wilson (2009). In an hour long interview, Wilson talks with Oprah about the Bahá'í Faith, creativity, spirituality, and his new web site SoulPancake.com [about]
131. Oriental Rose, The: The Teachings of Abdul Baha Which Trace the Chart of "The Shining Pathway", by Mary Hanford Ford (1910). Early summary of the history of the Faith by a pilgrim who met Abdu'l-Bahá, including content from Nicolas' book Seyyed Ali Mohammed Dit Le Bab. [about]
132. Pastoral Care of Bahá'í Children: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1995). [about]
133. Path to God, The: 1937, by Dorothy Baker (1937). Essay published as a pamphlet about the goal of life, revelation and access to heaven, self-improvement while on earth, prayer and spiritual surrender, loving the Messenger and following his teachings. [about]
134. Path to God, The: 1956, by Dorothy Baker, in Bahá'í World, Vol. 12 (1950-54) (1956). Some elements for spiritual success: power through prayer and nine benefits of prayer, victorious living, and immortality. [about]
135. Personal Names and Titles in Islamic and Baha'i Usage, by John Walbridge, in Essays and Notes on Babi and Baha'i History (2002). [about]
136. Powerpoints for Deepening, by Duane Troxel (2004-2014). 26 presentations in Powerpoint format, on a variety of topics covering Bahá'í history, Central Figures, teachings, and relationship with Islam. [about]
137. Prayer and Meditation: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1990/2009). [about]
138. Promise of All Ages, The, by George Townshend (1934). Overview of Bahá'í teachings: a "sketch of the religious teaching of Bahá’u’lláh on the subject of the unity of mankind and the establishment in this century of a universal and permanent peace." [about]
139. Providing answers to oft-asked questions of Baha'is, by Ted Slavin, in St. Catharines Standard (2009-08-15). What do Bahá'ís believe? [about]
140. Reconciliation of Races and Religions, The, by Thomas Kelly Cheyne (1914). Early history of the Bábí and Bahá'í movements, life stories of their participants, and their contemporary religious context, written by a distinguished British Biblical scholar. [about]
141. Religion in an Ever-Advancing Civilization, by Bahá'í International Community, in The Bahá'ís (2017). On the unity of humanity and the decline and renewal of religion. [about]
142. Religions Are One: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1993). [about]
143. Remember My Days: The Life-Story of Bahá'u'lláh, by Lowell Johnson (1980). Biography of the prophet-founder of the Bahá'í Faith. [about]
144. Resource Guide for the Scholarly Study of the Bahá'í Faith, by Robert Stockman and Jonah Winters (1997). A comprehensive research and educational tool for the student or teacher of the Bahá'í Faith. Includes curriculum guides, lecture outlines, annotated bibliographies, and lists of educational materials. [about]
145. Science and Religion: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1995-10). [about]
146. Security for a Failing World, by Stanwood Cobb (1934). An overview of the influence of religion on the world and its relation to modern problems. Bahá'í precepts are included in the text without the work being a strictly introductory work on the Bahá'í Faith. [about]
147. Short Glossary of Bahá'í Terms, by Jonah Winters (2010). Definitions of a few common Bahá'í terms, people, places, and names of Tablets. [about]
148. Short History of the Bahá'í Faith, by Peter Smith, and Short Introduction to the Bahá'í Faith, by Moojan Momen: Reviews, by Christopher Buck, in Bahá'í Studies Review, 7 (1997). [about]
149. Short Introduction to the Bahá'í Faith, A, by Moojan Momen (1997-04-24). An introduction to the teachings, beliefs, practices, and history of the Bahá'í Faith. [about]
150. Short Introduction to the Bahá'í Faith, A, by Peter Smith (2013). Summary prepared for the Virginia Commonwealth University website on religious movements. Includes short history, doctrines and beliefs, Bahá'í practices, issues and challenges, and references. [about]
151. Small in Number, Big in Faith, by Todd Fertig, in Topeka Capital-Journal (2020-09-04). Overview of the Bahá'í Faith and its activities in Kansas, and interview with Duane Herrmann. [about]
152. Some Answered Questions: An Introduction to Bahá'í Teachings, by Marco Oliveira (2020). Background of this book and Laura Clifford Barney, and overview of its themes. [about]
153. Soul, Life of the: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1990). [about]
154. Sources for studying the life and writings of Abdu'l-Baha: A topical bibliography (1999). Now outdated bibliography; retained for historical interest. [about]
155. Splendour of God, The: Being Extracts from the Sacred Writings of the Bahais (1909/1911). An early overview of Bábí and Bahá'í history, along with early translations of Seven Valleys, Hidden Words, and selected texts from other tablets. [about]
156. Statement on Bahá'u'lláh, A, by Bahá'í International Community (1992-05). Introduction to the life and work of Bahá'u'lláh, released in 1992 in honor of the centenary of his death, at the request of the Universal House of Justice. [about]
157. Story of the Bahai Movement, The, by Sydney Sprague (1907/1908). A short history and introduction to the Baha’i Faith by an early American Baha’i. [about]
158. Suffering, The Meaning of: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1990). [about]
159. Sustainable Development, A Bahá'í View: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1995). [about]
160. Tales of Magnificent Heroism: The Impact of the Báb and His Followers on Writers and Artists, by Robert Weinberg, in Bahá'í World (2019-11). This concise survey explores how this particular episode in humanity’s religious history resonated so strongly through the decades that followed. [about]
161. The World of the Bahá'í Faith, ed. Robert H. Stockman: Review, by Michael Sabet, in Journal of Bahá'í Studies, 32:3-4 (2023-07). [about]
162. Translations of the Qur'án and Introductory Books on the Bahá'í Faith, Recommendations Concerning, by Universal House of Justice (2002-08-19). On translations of the Qur'an, and introductory books on the Bahá'í Faith. [about]
163. Twofold Mission, A: Some Distinctive Characteristics of the Person and Teachings of the Báb, by Elham Afnan, in Bahá'í World (2019). Some features of the Bab's life and Writings highlighting the rare combination of qualities that have come to be associated with him. [about]
164. Universal Principles of the Bahai Movement: Social, Economic, Governmental, by Bahá'u'lláh and Abdu'l-Bahá (1912). Excerpts from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh and 'Abdu’l-Bahá on the basic principles of the Baha’i Faith. [about]
165. Videos for Deepening, by Duane Troxel (2004-2014). Four videos: The Life of the Báb, The Life of the Guardian, The Return of Christ, and What Do Bahá'ís Believe. [about]
166. Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1989-2020). A series of brochures for seekers and new Bahá'ís explaining basic Bahá'í teachings. [about]
167. Way to World Peace, The: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (2015). [about]
168. What is Behaism, by James T. Bixby, in North American Review, 196:679 (1912-06). An outsider's early overview of Bahá'í history and teachings. Includes discussion of Bahá'í re-interpretations of prophecy [about]
169. Why Are We Here: Meaning of Life: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (2003). [about]
170. Women, The Status of: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1995). Overview of the status of women in education, marriage, and the future. [about]
171. Words of Inspiration: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1992). [about]
172. World Citizenship: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1996). [about]
173. World Peace: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1990/2009). [about]

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