1. n.d.. Human Soul, The. Adib Taherzadeh. The human soul is an eternal reality that develops virtues in this world, preparing for spiritual progress in the next life. Around 60 minutes. Audio.
2. 2025-11. Prayer of the Báb on Divine Sovereignty and the True Mirror. The Báb, Mohammad Norozi, trans. . On the omnipotence of God and the station of He Whom God shall make manifest, and the metaphor of the True Mirror: other mirrors imagine themselves to contain the Sun, but the sun shines only in the true mirror of recognizing the Manifestation. Translations.
3. 2025-10. Qiblih in Bahá'í Thought and Comparative Perspective, The. Omid Ghaemmaghami, Shahin Vafai. Examines the theological, symbolic, and historical significance of the Qiblih in Bahá’í thought, situating it within Jewish, Zoroastrian, Christian, and Islamic comparative perspectives. Articles.
4. 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," eschatological imagery, and principles for typological reading. Books.
5. 2024-08. Lawh-i-Hirtík (Tablet to Hardegg). Bahá'u'lláh, Bahá'í World Centre, trans. . Authorized translation of Bahá'u'lláh's Tablet to Georg David Hardegg, co-founder of the German Templer Society, emphasizing devotion, fulfillment of prophecies, and the transformative power of the Word of God. Writings.
6. 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 Báb’s Writings, delivered at the Swedish and Norwegian Bahá'í summer school 2019, highlighting key theological concepts and themes. Includes some provisional translations quoted in the talks. Talks.
7. 2019. Writings of the Báb: Lecture Series at the Norwegian Summer School. Nader Saiedi. On topics including the concept of God; Manifestations of God; Day of Resurrection, heaven and hell; the Imamate, the Hidden Imam; divine justice and free will; reason, independence; human rights, equality, women. Links to audio files, offsite. Audio.
8. 2015-04. Identity and the Spiritual Journey in the Badi Calendar. Nader Saiedi. A 99-minute talk on various aspects of the nature and history of the Bahá'í calendar. Audio.
9. 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 Báb. (Link to document, offsite; only the contents and index are on this site, for keyword searching.) Excerpts.
10. 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 soul and humanity’s spiritual education. Introductory.
11. 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’s translation in the Kitáb-i-Íqán. UHJ-letters.
12. 1994/2000. Commentary on the Surah of the Sun. Bahá'u'lláh, Juan Cole, trans. . Bahá'u'lláh's explanation of a passage from the Qur'an. Translations.
13. 1994. Surih of the Sun (Súriy-i-Vash-Shams): Introduction and Commentary. Juan Cole. Overview of a tablet of Bahá'u'lláh touching on matters of interpretation and theology. Essays.
14. 1984. Growing in the Bahá'í Faith. Adib Taherzadeh. Talk at an Alaskan summer school, covering topics such as the nature of the soul, our purpose, and personal and collective growth. Audio.
15. 1976 [1921]. Tablet to Auguste Forel. Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, trans. . A letter of ʻAbdu'l-Bahá written in 1921, in reply to questions asked by the Swiss scientist Auguste-Henri Forel, exploring the soul, mind, spirit, and God's existence, affirming spiritual reality beyond materialism. Writings.
16. 1931. Kitáb-i-Íqán: The Book of Certitude. Bahá'u'lláh, Shoghi Effendi, trans. . Major theological work by Baháʼu'lláh, written prior to his declaration of mission. Writings.
17. 1930. Garden of the Heart, The. Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'u'lláh, Frances Esty, comp. . Early thematic compilation from the Bahá'í Writings. Books.
18. 1912-06-24. Interview Between a Prominent Rabbi and 'Abdu'l-Bahá. Abdu'l-Bahá. Interview in New York, c. April 1912, emphasizing true religion and prophetic influence over tradition, imitation, and doctrinal distractions across major faiths. Pilgrims.

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