- 'Abdu'l-Bahá on Divine Philosophy, by Abdu'l-Bahá, Elizabeth Fraser Chamberlain, comp. (1918). — An early collection of writings and talks of Abdu'l-Baha.
- 'Abdu'l-Bahá's Commentary on the Qur'ánic Verses Concerning the Overthrow of the Byzantines: The Stages of the Soul, by Moojan Momen (2001). — Commentary on the first few verses of the Quranic Sura of Rum; nine esoteric or mystical interpretat...
- Abdu'l-Bahá's Phrasings about the Next World in Memorials of the Faithful, A. Bolhuis, comp. (1995). — In Memorials of the Faithful, 'Abdu'l-Baha describes the lives of around 80 Baha'is. He closes these...
- Achieving Universal Participation of Older Adults: An Exploration of Its Challenges and Spiritual Foundations, by Catherine Bigonnesse, Jean Marc Bigonnesse (2015). — On involving older adults in the process of participation in society; some of the root causes of age...
- 'Alí Murád Dávúdí: Collected Works: Books, Articles, Audio, Video, by 'Alí Murád Dávúdí, Adel Shafipour, comp. (1967-2007). — 35 published and unpublished academic works by Dr. Davudi. Includes intro biography by Behrooz Sabet...
- Animal Spirits, by Universal House of Justice (1995-03-09). — Letter to an individual believer on the question if animals possess a surviving spiritual reality.
- Answered Questions, Some: A Philosophical Perspective, by Ian Kluge (2009). — Philosophical foundations of the Baha’i teachings, including ontology, theology, epistemology, phi...
- Answered Questions, Some, by Abdu'l-Bahá (2014). — 'Table talks' given by ‘Abdu’l‑Baha in ‘Akka between 1904 and 1906 in response to questions ...
- Arabic and Persian Originals of Metaphysical Terms in the Bahá'í Writings, by Adib Masumian (2024-09). — Transliteration with Arabic and Persian script of the words soul, spirit, self, mind, heart, and spi...
- Aristotelian Substratum of the Bahá'í Writings, The, by Ian Kluge (2003). — There is a pervasive and far-reaching congruence of Aristotle and the Baha’i Writings. This Aristo...
- Bahá'í Cosmological Symbolism and the Ecofeminist Critique, by Michael W. Sours (1995). — Constituents of Baha'i cosmological symbolism; introduction to the main feminist/environmentalist ar...
- Baha'i Faith, The: The Emerging Global Religion, by William S. Hatcher, Douglas Martin (1985/2011). — Overview of Baha'i history and teachings, designed as an introductory textbook. Available in English...
- Bahá'í Perspective on the Concept of "Karma", by Universal House of Justice (2006-09-05). — Summary of the meaning of karma in Hinduism and Buddhism; Baha'i views on karma and reincarnation as...
- Bahá'í Philosophy of Human Nature, The, by Ian Kluge (2017). — How the essential reality of the individual — the human soul and its powers of rational thought, w...
- Bahá'í Physicians: Emerging Roles and Responsibilities, by Hoda Mahmoudi, Gloria Teckie (2010). — The role of a Baha'i doctor; the relationship between medical intervention and health of the mind, s...
- Bahá'í Sacred Writings, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'í World Centre, comp. (2025-07). — A comprehensive collection of selections from the Writings of Baha’u’llah and the Writings and u...
- Bahá'í Teachings on The Universe, Ernie Jones, comp. (2017/2022). — Compilation of writings related to the cosmos, the worlds of God, and spiritual evolution.
- Bahá'í Understanding of Reincarnation in Relation to the World's Faiths, A, by Sateh Bayat, Vafa Bayat (2005). — Concepts of reincarnation in Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam; the Baha'i religi...
- 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 Baha'i history and teachings, written with "express appro...
- Bahá'u'lláh's Teachings on Spiritual Reality, Paul Lample, comp. (1996). — The quest for spirituality, the spiritual life, material and spiritual reality, the progress of the ...
- Beauty of the Human Psyche, The: The Patterns of the Virtues, by Rhett Diessner (2016). — Insights from science and the Baha'i Writings combine to show how the human soul is a shining of div...
- Birth of the Human Being, The: Beyond Religious Traditionalism and Materialist Modernity, by Nader Saiedi (2011). — We have arrived at a turning point in human evolution: the moment of the birth of the human being. T...
- Body, Mind, Soul and Spirit, by Anjam Khursheed (1998). — The Baha'i view of human nature involves an interaction between spirit, soul and body — these thre...
- "By the Fig and the Olive": `Abdu'l-Bahá's Commentary in Ottoman Turkish on the Qur'ánic Sura 95, by Necati Alkan (2001). — A translation and discussion of an Ottoman-Turkish Tablet by `Abdu'l-Baha: his commentary on the Qu...
- Celestial Pavilion, Inmates of, by Universal House of Justice (2003).
- Comparison of God and Soul Concepts from a Bahá'í and Hindu Point of View: Conceptions and Experiences of the Afterlife, by Diane Robinson Kerr (2014). — Common ground between Hinduism’s Brahman and the Baha'i conception of God, and the complex underst...
- Compilation on the "Inner Reality", Ehsan Bayat, comp. (2008).
- Concept of Manifestation in the Bahá'í Writings, The, by Juan Cole (1982). — Lengthy overview of Baha'i theology and prophetology and their Islamic roots.
- Concept of Spirituality, The, by William S. Hatcher (1986). — Widely-read ABS monograph, re-published in the Baha'i World. Includes chapters "The Nature of Man," ...
- Condition of non-Bahá'í Relatives after Death, The, by Universal House of Justice (1991-08-28). — Four questions: Do the non-Baha'i parents of believers become Baha'is in the next world? What is the...
- Confessions of a Child of the Half-Light, by Jack McLean (2022). — Philosophical essays; recollections of 'Abdu'l-Baha by Laura Dreyfus Barney, Curtis Kelsey, and othe...
- Consciousness, Creation, and the Soul, by Hooper Dunbar (1988-06-13).
- Covenant of Baha'u'llah, The, by Adib Taherzadeh (1972). — Link to book (offsite).
- Crisis of Identity, The, by Shahrzad Sabet (2023-01-17). — Exploring how the Baha’i principle of the oneness of humanity can resolve the seemingly intractabl...
- Death and Dying in the Bahá'í Faith, by Moshe Sharon (2003). — Brief summary of Baha'i history and theological background; the three layers of existence; death as ...
- Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Nine Year Plan, by Universal House of Justice (2022-11-01). — Matters relating to the Nine Year Plan (2022-2031), ethnic and cultural diversity, humanity's crisis...
- Depression, Stigma, and the Soul, by Patricia McIlvride (2017). — New recovery models, like interpersonal neurobiology, are challenging the medical model in the treat...
- Development of Metaphysics in Persia, The: A Contribution to the History of Muslim Philosophy, by Muhammad Iqbal (1908). — Short philosophical observations on the theology of the Bab and Baha'u'llah.
- Dimensions in Spirituality: Presentation, by Jack McLean (1995-10). — A summary of some concepts found in the book Dimensions in Spirituality: care of the soul, wisdom, p...
- Dimensions of Spirituality: Reflections on the Meaning of Spiritual Life and Transformation in Light of the Bahá'í Faith, by Jack McLean (1994). — The search for truth; models and profiles of spiritual transformation; the mystical sense — prayer...
- Discerning a Framework for the Treatment of Animals in the Bahá'í Writings: Ethics, Ontology, and Discourse, by Michael Sabet (2023-01). — Baha'i exegesis can discern a framework governing the treatment of animals and our relationship to t...
- El Desarrollo Sostenible y el Espíritu Humano, by Bahá'í International Community (1992-06). — El Desarrollo Sostenible y el Espiritu Humano, presentado Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, junio de 1992.
- Elements of Immortality: A Nexus of Proofs by 'Abdu'l-Bahá in Some Answered Questions, by James B. Thomas (2009-05). — This paper approaches the mystery of immortality in four steps that are based on objective reasoni...
- Essential Mysticism, The, by Stanwood Cobb (1918). — Clarification of some of the spiritual problems of humanity; the real value of Oriental mysticism; t...
- Eternal Quest for God: An Introduction to the Divine Philosophy of Abdu'l-Baha, by Julio Savi (1989). — A philosophical theology based on the Baha'i writings.
- Exploring the Concept of the Soul in Some Answered Questions: Implications and Insights, by Behrooz Sabet (2019). — Abdu'l-Baha's view of the soul in Some Answered Questions is both emergent and transcendent, bridgin...
- Extracts from Notes Taken at Acca, by Aline Shane-Devin (1907-10). — Discussion on spiritual concepts, prayer, the importance of loving and understanding God; creation a...
- Forces of Our Time: Lecture Series, by Hooper Dunbar (2011-04). — Six lectures series at Bosch Baha'i School, April 15-17 2011.
- Forces of Our Time, The, by Hooper Dunbar (1986). — Excerpt from a talk presented at the "Prepare for Peace" conference, Long Beach, California, August ...
- Glad Tidings of Bahá'u'lláh, The: Being Extracts from the Sacred Writings of the Bahá'ís, by Bahá'u'lláh, George Townshend, comp. (1949/1975). — A compilation with some notes, on the topics of building the world, God’s command and exhortation,...
- Growing in the Bahá'í Faith, by Adib Taherzadeh (1984). — Talk at an Alaskan summer school, covering topics such as the nature of the soul, our purpose, and p...
- Heart of the Gospel: The Bible and the Bahá'í Faith, by George Townshend (1939). — Using only the text of the Bible, Townshend provides a new reading of Scripture as a guidebook for t...
- Heaven, by Robert Stockman (1995).
- Human Nature and Mental Health: A Bahá'í-Inspired Perspective, by Michael L. Penn (2015). — Overview of one research-practitioner’s understanding of the nature of mind from the perspective o...
- Human Soul and its Immortality, The, by Alí-Akbar Furútan (1970). — On the three kinds of spirit — human, animal, vegetable; 9 proofs for the existence of the soul; 1...
- Human Soul, The, by Adib Taherzadeh (n.d.).
- Human Station in the Bahá'í Faith: Selected Sections: Philosophy and Knowledge of the Divine, by 'Alí Murád Dávúdí, Riaz Masrour, trans, Vahid Rafati, comp. (2013). — A collection of talks by the Baha’i teacher and philosopher Dr. A. M. Davúdi on selected philosop...
- "In the Beginning Was the Word": Apocalypse and the Education of the Soul, by Ross Woodman (1993). — Hidden meanings in scripture and the soul are metaphorically identified with the huris, or brides. T...
- In Vitro Fertilization and Related Issues, by Universal House of Justice (2003-05-19). — Short compilation of excerpts from the House on IVF, artificial insemination, surrogate motherhood, ...
- Introduction to the Doctrines of Soul and Enlightenment in Mahayana Buddhism and the Bahá'í Faith, An, by Yeo Yew Hock (1998). — The development of Mahayana and how the Chinese people adopted and adapted it; non-self/enlightenmen...
- Introduction to the Lawh-i Haqqu'n-Nas, An, by Jean-Marc Lepain, Peter Terry, trans. (2007). — Summary of the tablet Lawh-i Haqqu’n-Nas, Tablet of the "Right of the People," on the metaphorical...
- Iqbál and the Bábí-Bahá'í Faith, by Annemarie Schimmel (1990). — One of the more influential Muslim thinkers of the first half of the 20th century, Iqbal expressed v...
- Lawh-i-Abdu'r-Razzáq: Parallel Translation (English), by Bahá'u'lláh, A. Bolhuis, comp. (2024-12). — Comparison of three English language translations, from River of Life (1914), Baha'i Scriptures (192...
- Letter to Dr J. W. Freudenberg, Auckland, New Zealand, by Shoghi Effendi (1946-06-07). — Letter on behalf of Shoghi Effendi about philosophy, body, mind, soul, evolution, and about not taki...
- Life after Death: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (2002).
- Life After Death from a Bahá'í Perspective, by Diane Robinson Kerr (2014). — Quotations from the Writings with some explanations, to trace the journey of the soul, the purpose o...
- Life, Death and Immortality: The Taoist Religion in Singapore and the Bahá'í Faith, by Phyllis Ghim-Lian Chew (1997). — Main features of Taoist practices in Singapore compared with Baha'i which, at first glance, could no...
- Lifetime with 'Abdu'l-Bahá, A: Reminiscences of Khalíl Shahídí, Ahang Rabbani, ed. and trans. (2008). — Extensive recollections of four decades with the Holy Family in the time of Abdu'l-Baha and Shoghi E...
- Light after Death: The Baha'i Faith and the Near-Death Experience, by Alan Bryson (1993). — The parallels between the NDE and the Baha'i writings concerning life after death.
- Light and Mercy: Mental Health and Tests and Difficulties, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Australia, comp. (2021). — The physical and mental impact of the continuing pandemic is evident around us, and the members of t...
- Lights of Guidance: A Bahá'í Reference File, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Helen Bassett Hornby, comp. (1988). — The classic Baha'i reference book. This is its first online edition.
- List of Articles by John Hatcher on BahaiTeachings.org, by John S. Hatcher (2021). — List of online essays and articles by Dr. John Hatcher.
- List of Transcripts at bahai.works, by Various (2025). — Links to 66 transcripts offsite.
- Messages from the Universal House of Justice 1963-1986: Third Epoch of the Formative Age, by Universal House of Justice, Geoffrey W. Marks, comp. (1996).
- Metaphor and the Language of Revelation, by Ross Woodman (1997). — To enter the realm of metaphor as the language of the soul is to come into direct contact with the W...
- Mind: "The Power of the Human Spirit", by Gerald Filson (2023-07). — Correlating Baha’i concepts of the mind with insights from philosophy; conceptual ways of knowing;...
- Mind and Spirit: Convergence of Neuroscience and Revealed Knowledge, by Faraneh Vargha-Khadem (2005-08-13).
- Mírzá Abu'l-Fadl in America, by Ali Kuli Khan, Marzieh Gail (1945). — Khan's personal recollections of Gulpaygani, with mentions of other early American Baha'is.
- Mizán of Affect in Material v. Metaphysical Models of Human Consciousness, The, by John S. Hatcher (2023-07). — Though Baha'i teachings hold that the soul progresses after the body ceases to exist, the physical b...
- Mystery of Consciousness, The: Learning from Neuroscience and Insights from Bahá'í Sacred Writings, by Jena Khadem Khodadad (2019). — On the neural basis of consciousness; the concepts of mind and soul as presented in the Baha’i wri...
- Mystic Journey of the Soul, The, by Gul Afroz Zaman (1998). — On the journey a soul must make to attain union with the Eternal from the confines of material life ...
- Mysticism and the Bahá'í Faith, by Farnaz Ma'sumian (1995 Spring). — An examination of the Baha'i Faith's relation to mysticism and mystic themes and ideas present in th...
- Nature of the Soul, by William S. Hatcher (2003-10-19). — Fireside talk at the Baha'i Center in St. Petersburg.
- Near Death Experience, by Reinee Pasarow (1993). — Video talk by a person who had a life-changing near death experience as a teenager, became a seeker ...
- Near Death Experiences and the Bahá'í Faith, Steven Kolins, comp. (2012/2015). — Literature search and research notes on the Baha'i Faith and death, near death experiences (NDEs), a...
- New Religious Movements, Tolkien, Marriage, by Universal House of Justice (1994-07-06). — Various questions: new religious movements; Indian Letter of the Living; J.R.R. Tolkien; eternality...
- Ocean of His Utterances, The, by Howard Colby Ives (1963/1977). — Unpublished study course in the Revelation of Baha'u'llah using the books of Baha'u'llah, Abdu'l‑B...
- On Existence and Qualities of the Human Soul, by Farjam Majd (2015). — On the existence, nature, and necessity of a human soul vs. the souls of animals. Is the concept of ...
- Origins of Creation, by Farjam Majd (2014). — Some classical proofs of the existence of God; the meaning of proof, types of proof, and conditions ...
- Path to God, The: 1956 edition, by Dorothy Baker (1956). — Some elements for spiritual success: power through prayer and nine benefits of prayer, victorious li...
- Path to God, The: 1937 edition, by Dorothy Baker (1937). — Essay published as a pamphlet about the goal of life, revelation and access to heaven, self-improvem...
- Perception Into Faith: A Radical Discontinuity Within Unity, by William Barnes (2001). — Entering into eternal life is both a change of being and of perception; the two natures of man; fait...
- Perspectives on the Inseparable Twin Duties Prescribed in the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, by Eamonn Moane (2003). — Religions differ in the balance of faith versus good works, the grace of God versus human strivings,...
- Philosophical Statements by 'Abdu'l-Bahá in Some Answered Questions, by Abdu'l-Bahá, A. Bolhuis, comp. (2019-12-08). — Quotations extracted from Ian Kluge's article "Some Answered Questions: A Philosophical Perspective"...
- Pilgrim Notes, by Myron Henry Phelps (1917). — Notes taken by Phelps during his second visit to Acca, 1917, from the words of Abdul-Baha.
- Portal of God's Grace, A: Passages on Life after Death in the Baha'i Writings, William F. McCants, comp. (2020). — This fleeting life; death as a portal of joy and grace; the nature of the next life and other worlds...
- Powerpoints for Deepening, by Duane Troxel (2004-2014). — 26 presentations in Powerpoint format, on a variety of topics covering Baha'i history, Central Figur...
- Prayer for Fathers, by Abdu'l-Bahá, Ahmad Sohrab, trans. (1921). — Tablet revealed for Albert Windust, first American publisher of the Baha'i Writings and founder of S...
- Primum Non Nocere: Reflections of a Bahá'í Oncologist about Treating the Dying Patient, by Aaron Alizadeh (2015). — Doctors must learn how to bring the topic of death into the physician-patient conversation. The Baha...
- 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.
- Reason and the Bahá'í Writings, by Ian Kluge (2013). — The Baha'i Faith has much to say on the importance of reason, logic, and a "rational God," but the m...
- Reflection on the Theory of Alchemy as Explained in the Bahá'í Writings, A, by Keven Brown (2002/2012). — Baha'u'llah and ‘Abdu’l-Baha referred to the 'hidden craft' of alchemy as part of divine philoso...
- Reincarnation and the Nature and Progress of the Soul, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. (n.d.).
- Reincarnation, Rebirth and the Progress of the Soul, by Universal House of Justice (1995-04-25). — On reincarnation, the soul and the concept of “return,” and the mind and “former life memories...
- Reis naar het Hart van de Qur'án: Het Heilige Boek van de islam voor hen die nadenken (door een niet-moslim), by David Russell Garcia, Kees Poolman, trans. (2022). — Een overzicht van de Koran en zijn thema's: islam versus het christendom; wetten, geestelijke en soc...
- Reproduction and other Biological Subjects, by Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. (2000). — Embryology; reproduction; biology; genetic engineering
- Resurrection and Return of Jesus, by Universal House of Justice (2008). — The body of Christ; the burial of Christ; His return; and explaining the Baha'i view to Christians.
- Resurrection and the World to Come, by Bahá'u'lláh, William F. McCants, trans. (2018-01-21). — Extract from the Lawh-i-Yusuf (Tablet of Joseph), explaining the meaning of 'paradise', 'hellfire', ...
- Ruhi Books, by Ruhi Institute (1987-2025). — Published volumes of the Ruhi Institute books. (Links to documents, offsite.)
- Science and Sacred Scriptures, by Universal House of Justice (2016-02-21). — On scientific findings vs. personal interpretation of the Sacred Writings, and a paragraph regarding...
- Seasons of the Soul: Reflections on "The Seven Valleys of Bahá'u'lláh" - The Valley of Search, by Hedi Moani (1995).
- Selections from the Writings of His Holiness 'Abdu'l-Bahá': 3, by Abdu'l-Bahá, Khazeh Fananapazir, trans. (2002). — Provisional translations of three selections from the Writings of 'Abdu'l-Baha'.
- Seven Mysteries of Life, The: An Exploration in Science and Philosophy, by Guy Murchie (1979). — A poetic exploration of life’s unity, consciousness, love, and purpose, blending science, philosop...
- Soul in Chinese and Bahá'í Belief, The, by Phyllis Ghim-Lian Chew (1998). — On Chinese religions and the Baha'i Faith; their beliefs in the presence of a soul and an afterlife;...
- Soul, Life of the: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1990).
- Spiritual Body and Celestial Earth: From Mazdean Iran to Shi'ite Iran, by Henry Corbin, Nancy Pearson, trans. (1977). — An analysis of interrelated themes in Iranian religion, including the angelology of Mazdaism and Isl...
- Spiritualization of the Bahá'í Community: A Plan for Teaching, by National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Ireland, Adib Taherzadeh (1982). — A three-part collection consisting of a letter from the NSA of Ireland, a letter from Taherzadeh to ...
- Spontaneous Talks by Dr. Khan, at His Sunday Morning Classes, Answering Some of His 95 Questions, by Ali Kuli Khan, Terry Nelson Randolph, ed. (2013-04). — Proofs of the Baha'i Faith, written by a prominent translator and companion of Abdu'l-Baha. Includes...
- Suffering of the Exalted Letters, by Bahá'u'lláh, Joshua Hall, trans. (2017). — Tablet written in Baghdad about death and the development of the human soul.
- Tablet of 'Abdu'l-Bahá on the Relation between Science and Religion, A, by Abdu'l-Bahá, Keven Brown, trans. (2001). — Historical examples (re astronomy, the human soul, and death) showing that when a scientific theory ...
- Tablet of Consolation, by Bahá'u'lláh, Joshua Hall, trans. (2017). — Letter to an early believer following the death of his father, in which Baha'u'llah teaches that dea...
- Tablet of the Ascent of the Soul and the Hour of Departure, by The Báb, Mohammad Norozi, trans. (2025-07). — Meditation on the nature of the soul, the illusion of worldly existence, and the eternal reality bey...
- Tablet of the Manifestation, The (Lawh-i-Zuhur), by Bahá'u'lláh, Joshua Hall, trans. (2023-01-02). — Tablet on the metaphysical reality of the Manifestations of God, and their divine station as cosmic,...
- Tablet on the Right of the People (Lawh-i haqq al-nas), by Bahá'u'lláh, Keven Brown, trans. (2016). — On some situations relating to a person’s private rights, in this case theft and debt, with a larg...
- Tablet to Auguste Forel, by Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, trans. (1976). — A letter of ʻAbdu'l-Baha written in 1921, in reply to questions asked by the Swiss scientist August...
- Tests: Their Spiritual Value, by Mamie L. Seto (1940/1944). — Abdu'l-Baha's views on the spiritual effects of suffering and trials, and their necessity for person...
- The Quantum State Function, Platonic Forms, and the Ethereal Substance: Reflections on the Potential of Philosophy to Contribute to the Harmony of Science and Religion, by Vahid Houston Ranjbar (published as Vahid Ranjbar) (2023-01). — Science and philosophy correlate to concepts from the knowledge system of religion; the ethereal sub...
- Translation List: Provisional Translations of Baháʼí Texts, Adib Masumian, trans. (2009-2025). — Index to talks, letters, and other items translated from Persian and Arabic to English by Adib Masum...
- Voyage to the Heart of the Koran: The Holy Book of Islám for Thinking Minds (By a Non-Muslim), by David Russell Garcia (2003-10). — A lengthy overview of the Qur'an and its themes for a Baha'i audience; holy war and fighting; reason...
- Why Are We Here: Meaning of Life: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (2003).
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