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[Page 277]A selection of new books published during 1992.

SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY WITH ANNOTATIONS

Agriculture Beyond 2000: A Bahá’í Perspective Iraj Poostchi. Henley-on-Thames, U.K.: Pootschi Publishing, 1992. 199 pages.

Iraj Poostchi, former Professor of Agronomy and Head of the Department of National (Rural) Development at Shiraz University, Iran, examines the current state of Baagriculture worldwide and outlines the contributions which the Bahá’í teachings can make to universal agricultural development. Poostchi argues that poverty, starvation, unequal distribution of resources and environmental destruction are all related to the state of agriculture worldwide, and cannot be eliminated solely through governmental and financial means. Rather, solutions must address spiritual, moral and ethical issues, and the author illustrates how agricultural development based on spiritual principles might look.

Bahá’u’lláh, the Prince of Peace: A Portrait David Hofman. Oxford: George Ronald, 1992. 200 pages.

The author offers an introductory account of the remarkable life of the Manifestation of God, Bahá’u’lláh, Founder of the Bahá’í Faith. He presents Bahá’u’lláh’s claim to be the Promised One of all the religions of the past Who would establish the "Kingdom of God" on earth, and outlines the Bahá’í [Page 278]peace program prescribed by Bahá’u’lláh, the Divine Physician, for an ailing human society.

Call to Remembrance: Connecting the Heart to Bahá’u’lláh

Compiled by Geoffry W. Marks. Wilmette: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1992. 308 pages.

Published in honor of the centenary of the Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh, this volume synthesizes into one source the extraordinary events in Bahá’u’lláh’s life as recorded by Bahá’u’lláh Himself. Including extracts from Bahá’u’lláh’s writings, this account traces the life of Bahá’u’lláh from childhood to maturity, through His ministry to His passing and the inauguration of His Covenant.

Cooperative Peace Strategies

Edited by Dr. John Davidson, Dr. Marjorie Tidman. Mona Vale, N.S.W.: Bahá’í Publications Australia, Association for Bahá’í Studies-Australia, 1992. 244 pages.

This collection of papers by authors from various disciplines and religious backgrounds addresses issues related to achieving peace, as outlined in the Universal House of Justice’s statement The Promise of World Peace. Major themes of the papers include cooperation, developing attitudes of respect, and recognition of the oneness of humanity in all its diversity. Issues related to developing peace strategies are highlighted in this collection with a focus on communication and the media, fostering skills in social interaction, social and economic development and the environment, and developing global political and administrative structures.

The Covenant of Bahá’u’lláh

Adib Taherzadeh. Oxford: George Ronald, 1992. 473 pages.

In his latest book, the author of the four-volume The Revelation of Bahá’u’lláh examines various aspects of the Covenant-the foundation of the World Order of Bahá’u’lláh which ensures the constant and continuous [Page 279]unity of the Bahá’í community. The Covenant of Bahá’u’lláh is based on two documents quoted in full, The Kitáb-i-Ahd (The Book of My Covenant) and The Will and Testament of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. These documents provide for the successive guidance and administration of the Cause of Bahá’u’lláh and protect the interpretation of the Holy Writings. Taherzadeh examines the contents of these documents and the historical context in which they were written.

Dr. Muhájir, Hand of the Cause of God, Knight of Bahá’u’lláh

Irán Furútan Muhájir. Commemorative ed. London: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1992. 686 pages.

This biography examines the life of one of the most prominent Bahá’ís of the twentieth century. Dr. Rahmat’u’lláh Muhájir was appointed a Hand of the Cause of God by the Guardian of the Bahá’í Faith and was named a Knight of Bahá’u’lláh for his service in introducing the Bahá’í Faith to the peoples of the Mentawai Islands, Indonesia. Dr. Muhajir’s life reflects his utter devotion to his Faith and his success in sharing its teachings to the masses of the world. The story of his remarkable travels and services is compiled from his diaries and notebooks, travel documents, Bahá’í news reports, personal letters and memoirs.

The Gardeners of God

Colette Gouvion and Phillipp Jouvion. English Edition. Oxford: Oneworld, 1993. 223 pages.

Originally published in French in 1989, this book contains the results of a search made by two French journalists who travelled to the Bahá’í World Centre and throughout France investigating the Bahá’í Faith. The basic teachings and history of the Faith are examined and interviews with Bahá’ís of various backgrounds and ages are highlighted. The authors conclude that the Bahá’í Faith addresses today’s crucial issues, making it of “contemporary spiritual value.” [Page 280]

Occasions of Grace

Roger White. Oxford: George Ronald, 1992. 177 pages.

brun Through his poetry and vignettes, Roger White reconciles the perversities of the old world order with his vision of a new one. White recognizes the problems of our era as an inevitable transition from a dark, godless age to a time when people will care for each other out of love for their Creator. This collection portrays the devotion of Bahá’ís to their Faith and their optimism in their commitment to create a better world.

Peace With Your Partner: A Practical Guide to Happy Marriage

Erik Blumenthal. Oxford: Oneworld, 1992. 126 pages.

Psychotherapist and analyst Erik Blumenthal examines the causes of the current crisis in marriage and presents To practical solutions towards establishing loving and under- distanding relationships. He finds four primary reasons for ad the disintegration of modern-day marriages: resistance to b change, lack of religious conviction, social inequality and arinadequate education. Peaceful and mutually fulfilling alas relationships must be based on equality, encouragement, -Do and cooperation. Accordingly, Blumenthal identifies useful tools for individual self-discovery, describes means of con- flict-solving and conflict prevention, and gives advice on choosing a partner and child-rearing.

A Theory of Almost Everything: A Scientific and Religious Quest for Ultimate Answers

Robert Barry. Oxford: Oneworld, 1993. 200 pages.

and Jon Barry discusses his ten-year search for the "theory of ex everything" that even Einstein failed to discover. Barry looks for answers to questions about the nature of reality and the meaning of life through an examination and syn- thesis of physics, psychology and religion. He concludes Hthat humanity is evolving on a course laid out by its Creator to an eventual reunion with God. Throughout humankind's evolution, there have occurred quantum [Page 281]leaps in development and Barry feels a quantum leap which will allow humanity to see itself as one organic unit hof is fast approaching and will be the foundation of the reor- uddering of the world with religion, rather than science, as its basis.

Transition to a Global Society

Edited by Iraj Ayman, Suheil Bushrui and Ervin Laszlo. Oxford: Oneworld, 1993.

This compilation of essays, introduced by Dr. Federico Mayor, director-general of UNESCO, was drawn from the proceedings of the First International Dialogue on the Transition to a Global Society, hosted by Landegg Academy in Switzerland in 1990. Prominent scholars and thinkers contributed their views on the transition to a Je more united, culturally diversified world, and the roles that science, technology, government, business, culture, ethics and religion must play. Contributing authors include John Huddleston of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Nobel Laureate Professor Ilya Prigogine and Professor Volodymyr Vassilenko of Kiev State University.

The Works of Shaykh Ahmad al-Ahsa’i: A Bibliography

Dr. Moojan Momen. Based on Fihirist Kutub Mashayikh 'Izam of Shaykh Abu’l-Qasim Kirmani. Newcastle upon Tyne: Stephen Lambden, 1992. (Bahá’í studies bulletin monograph). 177 leaves.

This comprehensive bibliography lists the major and minor works and volumes written by a prominent Persian, Muslim teacher who anticipated the Revelations of both the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh. The titles of volumes are listed in chronological order when dates are available in order to see the development in Shaykh Ahmad's thought. The entries are divided into subject areas, and each includes a brief content summary, the libraries in which the work can be found, and any publication details. Momen also Mprovides a chronology of the dates and events in the life of [Page 282]Good Shaykh Ahmad, a list of his teachers, students, correspondents and those for whom he wrote works and treatises, an analysis of his works by location and year of authorship, as well as a list of volumes, written by others but belonging to Shaykh Ahmad, which may have influenced his own work.

SELECTED NEW BOOKS, NEW EDITIONS, AND REPRINTS RELEASED DURING 1992

‘Abdu’l-Bahá, the Centre of the Covenant of Bahá’u’lláh H.M. Balyuzi. 2nd ed. with minor corrections. Oxford: George Ronald, 1987 (1992 printing). 560 pages.

Bahá’í Education: Curriculum Guide for Parents and Teachers: Including the Themes: Love Bahá’u’lláh and God's Plan. [Mona Vale, N.S.W.J: Children's Task Force, 1992.

The Bahá’í Faith Patrick Vickers. Oxford: Oneworld, 1992. 64 pages.

Bahá't Readings Selections from the writings of the Báb, Bahá’u’lláh and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá for daily meditation. 3rd ed. Thornhill, Ontario: Bahá’í Canada Publications, 1992. 390 pages.

The Brilliant Stars: The Bahá’í Faith and the Education of Children H. T. D. Rost. Oxford: George Ronald, 1979 (1992 printing). 182 pages.

Day of Glory: The Life of Bahá’u’lláh Mary Perkins; illustrated by Susan Reed. Oxford: George Ronald, 1992. 206 pages.

The Declaration of the Báb: A Compilation Los Angeles: Kalimát Press, 1992. 82 pages. [Page 283]An Earthly Paradise: Bahá’í Houses of Worship around the World Julie Badiee. Oxford: George Ronald, 1992. 144 pages.

Education on Trial Nathan Rutstein. Oxford: Oneworld, 1992. 217 pages.

The Elements of the Bahá’í Faith Joseph Sheppherd. Shaftesbury, Dorset, U.K.; Rockport, Mas- sachusetts; Brisbane, Queensland: Element, 1992. 118 pages.

Forever in Bloom Photographs by Raghu Rai; text by Roger White. New Delhi, India: Time Books International, 1992. 126 pages.

Forget-me-not Nicobar Jeanne B. Frankel de Corrales and Margaret K. Bates. Oxford: Oneworld, 1992. 176 pages.

From Night to Knight Jenabe E. Caldwell. Oxford: Oneworld, 1992. 127 pages.vido

Gems of Guidance: Selections from the Scriptures of the World Compiled and introduced by David Jurney. Oxford: George Ronald, 1992. 118 pages.

The Hidden Words Bahá’u’lláh; translated by Shoghi Effendi, with the assistance of some English friends; illustrations Jacqueline Craske. Cen- tenary ed. London: Nightingale Books, 1992. 91 pages.

The Hidden Words of Bahá’u’lláh Translated by Shoghi Effendi, with the assistance of some English friends. 5th rev. ed. New Delhi, India: Bahá’í Pub- lishing Trust, 1992. 52 pages.

I Shall Come Again Hushidar Motlagh; foreword by the Hon. Dorothy W. Nelson. Mt. Pleasant, Michigan: Global Perspective, 1992. [Page 284]The Invisible Hand: Shaping the New World Order Nathan Rutstein. Springfield, Massachusetts: Whitcomb Publishing, 1992. 114 pages.

Japan Will Turn Ablaze!: Tablets of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Letters of Shoghi Effendi and the Universal House of Justice, and Historical Notes about Japan Compiled by Barbara R. Sims. Rev. ed. Tokyo: Bahá’í Publishing Trust of Japan, 1992. 114 pages.

The Kitáb-i-Aqdas: The Most Holy Book Bahá’u’lláh. Haifa: Bahá’í World Centre, 1992. 296 pages.

Meditations of the Blessed Beauty Bahá’u’lláh; illustrations by Mark Sadan. Centenary ed. London: Nightingale Books, 1992. 84 pages.

The Ministry of the Custodians 1957-1963: An Account of the Stewardship of the Hands of the Cause With an introduction by the Hand of the Cause Amatu’l-Bahá Rúḥiyyih Khánum. Haifa: Bahá’í World Centre, 1992. 485 pages.

The Modern Renaissance: An Approach to a Healthier Society Reza R. Mobine. Mona Vale, New South Wales: Bahá’í Publications Australia [distributor], 1992. 231 pages.

Naw-Rúz, New Day: A Compilation. Los Angeles: Kalimát Press, 1992. 92 pages.

Nine Days to Istanbul Jeanne Frankel de Corrales. Oxford: Oneworld, 1992. 128 pages. [Page 285](Parvázhá va yádigárhá): (bi-yád-i shahidán-i Bahá’í-yi Írán 1357 tá 1371 shamsi) = A Tribute to the faithful, 1978-1992: The Bahá’í martyrs of Iran (ta'lif, nigarish va naqqahi az Máhmihr Gulistanih) = Author, artist, designer Mahmehr. Dallas, Texas: Mahmehr Golestaneh, 1371= 1992. 215 pages.

Proclaim the Most Great Name Hushidar Motlagh; with a section by Robert Harris. Mt. Pleasant, Mich. : Global Perspective, 1992. 104 pages.

Remembrance of God: A Selection of Bahá’í Prayers and Holy Writings. 5th rev. ed. New Delhi: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1992. 210 pages.

The Revelation of Bahá’u’lláh Adib Taherzadeh. Rev. ed. Oxford: George Ronald, 1974-88 (1992 printing). 4 volumes and study guide.

The Seven Valleys Bahá’u’lláh; translated by ‘Ali-Kuli Khán, assisted by Marzieh Gail; illustrated by Rob Hain. Centenary ed. London: Nightingale Books, 1992. 109 pages.

The Seven Valleys Bahá’u’lláh; translated by ‘Ali-Kuli Khán, assisted by Marzieh Gail. Oxford: Oneworld, 1992. 82 pages.

Tablet of Carmel Bahá’u’lláh; translated from the original Arabic by Shoghi Effendi; illustrations by Mark Sadan; introduction based on an original essay by Roger White. Centenary ed. London: Nightingale Books, 1992. 54 pages.

Thief in the Night: Or, the Strange Case of the Missing Millenium William Sears. Oxford: George Ronald, 1980 (1992 printing). 304 pages. [Page 286]Thoughts, Education for Peace and One World: A Studybook for Moral Education Compiled and introduced by Irene Taafaki; with drawings by Susan Reed. Oxford: George Ronald, 1986 (1992 printing). 326 pages.

A Wondrous World: A Collection of Bahá’í Sacred Writings and Accounts of Dreams and Visions from Bahá’í History Compiled by Elias Zohoori. Kingston, Jamaica: Zohoori, 1992. 160 pages.

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