Author: Robert H. Stockman
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0429648286
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 833
Book Description
The World of the Bahá’í Faith is an outstanding guide to the Bahá’í Faith and its culture in all its geographical and historical diversity. Written by a distinguished team of international contributors, this volume explores the origin of this religion and contains substantial thematic articles on the living experience of the global Bahá’í community. The volume is organised into six distinct sections: Leadership and Authoritative Texts Theology Humanity Society The Contemporary Bahá’í Community History and Spread of the Bahá’í Community These sections cover such themes as the afterlife, artistic expression, Bahá’í institutions, devotional life, diversity, economics, education, the environment and sustainability, family life, gender, human nature, interfaith relations, international governance, law, marriage, peace, persecution, philosophy, race, science and religion, scripture, spirituality, and work. The development of the Bahá’í Faith is outlined in ten regional articles. This volume provides an authoritative and accessible source of information on all topics important to the Bahá’í Faith. The World of the Bahá’í Faith will be essential reading to students and scholars studying world religions and comparative religion. It will also be of interest to those in related fields such as sociology, political science, anthropology, and ethics.
The World of the Bahá'í Faith
Author: Robert H. Stockman
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0429648286
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 833
Book Description
The World of the Bahá’í Faith is an outstanding guide to the Bahá’í Faith and its culture in all its geographical and historical diversity. Written by a distinguished team of international contributors, this volume explores the origin of this religion and contains substantial thematic articles on the living experience of the global Bahá’í community. The volume is organised into six distinct sections: Leadership and Authoritative Texts Theology Humanity Society The Contemporary Bahá’í Community History and Spread of the Bahá’í Community These sections cover such themes as the afterlife, artistic expression, Bahá’í institutions, devotional life, diversity, economics, education, the environment and sustainability, family life, gender, human nature, interfaith relations, international governance, law, marriage, peace, persecution, philosophy, race, science and religion, scripture, spirituality, and work. The development of the Bahá’í Faith is outlined in ten regional articles. This volume provides an authoritative and accessible source of information on all topics important to the Bahá’í Faith. The World of the Bahá’í Faith will be essential reading to students and scholars studying world religions and comparative religion. It will also be of interest to those in related fields such as sociology, political science, anthropology, and ethics.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0429648286
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 833
Book Description
The World of the Bahá’í Faith is an outstanding guide to the Bahá’í Faith and its culture in all its geographical and historical diversity. Written by a distinguished team of international contributors, this volume explores the origin of this religion and contains substantial thematic articles on the living experience of the global Bahá’í community. The volume is organised into six distinct sections: Leadership and Authoritative Texts Theology Humanity Society The Contemporary Bahá’í Community History and Spread of the Bahá’í Community These sections cover such themes as the afterlife, artistic expression, Bahá’í institutions, devotional life, diversity, economics, education, the environment and sustainability, family life, gender, human nature, interfaith relations, international governance, law, marriage, peace, persecution, philosophy, race, science and religion, scripture, spirituality, and work. The development of the Bahá’í Faith is outlined in ten regional articles. This volume provides an authoritative and accessible source of information on all topics important to the Bahá’í Faith. The World of the Bahá’í Faith will be essential reading to students and scholars studying world religions and comparative religion. It will also be of interest to those in related fields such as sociology, political science, anthropology, and ethics.
The Baha'i Faith
Author: William S. Hatcher
Publisher: Baha'i Publishing Trust
ISBN: 9781931847063
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
Explore the history, teachings, structure and community life of the world-wide Baha'i community-what may well be the most diverse organized body of people on earth-through this revised and updated comprehensive introduction (2002). Named by the Encyclopedia Britannica as a book that has made "significant contributions to the knowledge and understanding" of religious thought, The Baha'i Faith covers the most recent developments in a faith that, in just over 150 years, has grown to become the second most wide-spread of the independent world religions.
Publisher: Baha'i Publishing Trust
ISBN: 9781931847063
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
Explore the history, teachings, structure and community life of the world-wide Baha'i community-what may well be the most diverse organized body of people on earth-through this revised and updated comprehensive introduction (2002). Named by the Encyclopedia Britannica as a book that has made "significant contributions to the knowledge and understanding" of religious thought, The Baha'i Faith covers the most recent developments in a faith that, in just over 150 years, has grown to become the second most wide-spread of the independent world religions.
Bahá'í World Faith
Author: `Abdu'-Bahá
Publisher: Litres
ISBN: 5041626901
Category : Fiction
Languages : is
Pages : 387
Book Description
Publisher: Litres
ISBN: 5041626901
Category : Fiction
Languages : is
Pages : 387
Book Description
An Introduction to the Baha'i Faith
Author: Peter Smith
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521862515
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
Peter Smith explores the history, beliefs and practices of the Baha'i faith.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521862515
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
Peter Smith explores the history, beliefs and practices of the Baha'i faith.
The World Order of Baháulláh
Author: Effendi Shoghi
Publisher: Hassell Street Press
ISBN: 9781013911521
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Hassell Street Press
ISBN: 9781013911521
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Spirit of Faith
Author: Baha'i Publishing
Publisher: Baha'i Publishing Trust
ISBN: 9781931847865
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
A compilation of writings and prayers that focus on the inherent oneness of all the peoples of the world. Spiritual seekers of all faiths will relish these uplifting passages that underscore the unity of thought that helps us define our place within a single, unfolding, and divine creation.
Publisher: Baha'i Publishing Trust
ISBN: 9781931847865
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
A compilation of writings and prayers that focus on the inherent oneness of all the peoples of the world. Spiritual seekers of all faiths will relish these uplifting passages that underscore the unity of thought that helps us define our place within a single, unfolding, and divine creation.
The Babi and Baha'i Religions
Author: Peter Smith
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521301289
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The development of the Baha'i Faith provides a vivid example of religious change in the modern world.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521301289
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The development of the Baha'i Faith provides a vivid example of religious change in the modern world.
Bahá'í Basics
Author: Frances Worthington
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781618510174
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"An introduction to the Bahá'í faith that covers the basic teachings, principles, and history of the faith in an easy to use Q & A format." -- Back cover.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781618510174
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"An introduction to the Bahá'í faith that covers the basic teachings, principles, and history of the faith in an easy to use Q & A format." -- Back cover.
The Baha'i Faith in America
Author: William Garlington
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 9780742562349
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Origins and historical development -- Beliefs and principles -- Aspects of Baha'i community life -- The Baha'i administrative order -- Phase I (1892-1921) -- Phase II (1922-1957) -- Phase III (1958-2000) -- Priorities and issues in the modern American Baha'i community -- Anti-Baha'i polemic and Baha'i responses.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 9780742562349
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Origins and historical development -- Beliefs and principles -- Aspects of Baha'i community life -- The Baha'i administrative order -- Phase I (1892-1921) -- Phase II (1922-1957) -- Phase III (1958-2000) -- Priorities and issues in the modern American Baha'i community -- Anti-Baha'i polemic and Baha'i responses.
Call to the Nations
Author: Shoghi Effendi
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781618510662
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Call to the Nations is a collection of extracts from a fascinating series of letters penned by Shoghi Effendi, the Guardian of the Bahai Faith, to the Bahais of the world. For thirty-six years (19211957¬), from the age of twenty-four, Shoghi Effendi served as the head of the Bahai Faith, directing the affairs of its worldwide community and giving practical expression to its ideals. His insightful letters offer a glimpse of the scope of the Bahai Faith and provide context for its ultimate mission of the unification of mankind. The book is divided into five chapters organized around the following themes: Humanitys Ordeal, The Oneness of Mankind, A Pattern for Future Society, World Commonwealth, and The Destiny of Mankind.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781618510662
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Call to the Nations is a collection of extracts from a fascinating series of letters penned by Shoghi Effendi, the Guardian of the Bahai Faith, to the Bahais of the world. For thirty-six years (19211957¬), from the age of twenty-four, Shoghi Effendi served as the head of the Bahai Faith, directing the affairs of its worldwide community and giving practical expression to its ideals. His insightful letters offer a glimpse of the scope of the Bahai Faith and provide context for its ultimate mission of the unification of mankind. The book is divided into five chapters organized around the following themes: Humanitys Ordeal, The Oneness of Mankind, A Pattern for Future Society, World Commonwealth, and The Destiny of Mankind.