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READING List
The following list has been prepared to provide a sampling ofworks conveying the spiritual truths, socialprincz'ples, and history of the Bahá’í Faith. It is by no means exhaustive. For a more complete record ofBahd ’1' literature, seeBibliography of English-language Works on the Bábi and Bahá’í Faiths, 1844—1985,compiled by William P. Collins (Oxford: George Ronald, 1990).
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The Kitáb-i—Aqdas “The Most Holy Book,” Bahá’u’lláh’s charter for a new world civilization. Written in Arabic in 1873, the volume’s first authorized English translation was released in 1993.
The Kitáb-i-iqa’m “The Book of Certitude” was written prior to Bahá’u’lláh’s
declaration of His mission as an explanation of progressive revelation and a proof of the station of the Báb.
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The Hidden Words of Bahá’u’lláh Written in the form of a compilation of moral aphorisms, these brief verses distill the spiritual guidance of all the Divine Revelations of the past.
Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh revealed after the Kitáb-i-Aqdas A compilation of tablets revealed between 1873 and 1892 which enunciate important principles of Bahá’u’lláh’s Revelation, reaffirm truths He previously proclaimed, elaborate on some of His laws, reveal further prophecies, and establish subsidiary ordinances to supplement the provisions of the Kitáb—i—Aqdas.
Gleanings from the Writings of Bahzi’u’llfih A selection of Bahá’u’lláh’s sacred writings translated and compiled by the Guardian of the Bahá’í Faith to convey the spirit of Bahá’u’lláh’s life and teachings.
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Selections from the Writings of the Báb The first compilation of the Báb’s writings to be translated into English.
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Paris Talks: Addresses given by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in Paris in 1911-1912 Addresses given by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá to a Wide variety of audiences in Paris in 1911—1912, explaining the basic principles of the Bahá’í Faith.
The Secret of Divine Civilization A message addressed to the rulers and people of Persia in 1875 illuminating the causes of the fall and rise of civilization and elucidating the spiritual character of true civilization.
Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá A compilation of selected letters from ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s extensive correspondence on a Wide variety of topics, including the purpose of life, the nature of love, and the development of character.
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Some Answered Questions A translation of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s answers to a series of questions posed to Him during interviews With Laura Clifford Barney between 1904 and 1906. The topics covered include the influence of the Prophets in the evolution of humanity, the Bahá’í perspective on Christian doctrine, and the powers and conditions of the Manifestations of God.
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God Passes By
A detailed history of the first one hundred years of the Bahá’í Faith.
The Promised Day Is Come A commentary on Bahá’u’lláh’s letters to the kings and rulers of the world.
World Order of Bahá’u’lláh: Selected Letters An exposition 0n the relation between the Bahá’í community and the entire process of social evolution under the dispensation of Bahá’u’lláh, in the form of a series of letters from the Guardian of the Bahá’í Faith to the Bahá’ís of the West between 1929 and 1936.
INTRODUCTORY WORKS Bahá’u’llzih Bahá’í International Community, Office of Public Information, 1991.
A brief statement detailing Bahá’u’lláh’s life and work issued on the occasion of the centenary of His passing.
Bahá’u’lláh and the New Era
J ohn Esslemont. 5th rev. paper ed. Wilmette: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1990.
The first comprehensive account of the Bahá’í Faith, written in 1923 and updated for subsequent editions.
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The Bahá’í Faith: The Emerging Global Religion William S. Hatcher and J. Douglas Martin. San Francisco: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1985.
Textbook providing an overview of Bahá’í history, teachings, administrative structures, and community life.
All Things Made New John Ferraby. 2nd rev. ed. London: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1987.
A comprehensive outline of the Bahá’í Faith. Most of the books listed above have been published by various Bahá’í'
Publishing T rusts and are available in bookshops, libraries, or from the T rusts. Please see the Directory for addresses.
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