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lefollowing list has been prepared to provide a sampling ofworks conveying r/ze spiritual truths, social principles, and history offhe Bahá’í Faith. It [5 by no means exhaustive. For a more complete record of Bahá’í' literature, see Bibliography ofEnglish-language Works on the Bábi and Bahá’í Faiths, 18441985. compiled by William P. Collins (Oxford: George Ronald, 1990).
SELECTED WRITINGS 0F BAHA"U’LLA'H
The Kitáb-i-Aqdas The Most Holy Book. Bahá’u’lláh’s chaner for a new world civilization. Written in Arabic in 1873, the volume’s first authorized English translation was released in 19934
The Kitáb—i-iqén (Book ofCertitude) The Book ofCertitude was written prior to Bahá’u’lláh’s declaration of His mission as an explanation of progressive revelation and a proof of the station Ofthe Báb.
The Hidden Words of Bahá’u’lláh
Written in the fonn of‘a compilation of moral aphorisms, these brief verses distill the spiritual guidance ofal] the divine Revelations of the past.
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Tablets Of Bahá’u’lláh revealed after the Kitáb—i-Aqdas
A compilation of‘Tablets revealed between 1873 and 1892 which enunciate im portant principles ot‘Bahá’u’llélfs Revelation, reaffirm truths He previously pro claimed, 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 Bahá’u’lláh
A selection of Bahá‘u’llzih‘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.
WRI TINGS OF THE BA’B
Selections from the Writings of the Báb
The first compilation of the Báb’s writings to be translated into English.
SELECTED WRITINGS 0F ‘ABDU’L-BAHA'
Paris Talks: Addresses given by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in Paris in 1911—1912
Addresses given by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá to a wide variety ot‘audiences in Paris in 19111912, 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 Ofthe fall and rise ot‘civilization and elucidating the spiritual character of true Civilization.
Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
A compilation ofselected 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.
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 [904 and 1906. The topics covered include the influence of the Prophets on the evolution of humanity, the Bahá’í perspective on Christian doctrine, and the powers and conditions of the Manifestations ot‘God.
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SELECTED WRITINGS 0F SHOGHI EFFENDI
God Passes By A detailed history Ofthe first one hundred years Ofthe Bahá’í Faith.
The Promised Day Is Come
A commentary on Bahá’u’lláh’s letters to the kings and rulers of the world.
The World Order of Bahá’u’lláh: Selected Letters
An exposition on the relation between the Bahá’í community and the entire process of social evolution under the dispensation of Bahá’u’lláh, in the form ofa series ot‘letters from the Guardian Ofthe Bahá’í Faith to the Bahá’ís of the West between 1929 and 1936.
INTRODUCTORY WORKS
Bahá’u’lláh Bahá’í International Community. Office of Public Information, 1991.
A brief statement detailing Bahz’t’u’lláh‘s life and work issued on the occasion of the centenary of His passing.
Bahá’u’lláh and the New Era John Esslemont. 5th rev. papered.W11mette: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1980.
The first comprehensive account of the Bahá’í Faith, written in 1923 and updated for subsequent editions.
The Bahá’í Faith: The Emerging Global Religion
William S. Hatcher and J. Douglas Martin. Rev. ed. Wilmette: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1998.
Textbook providing an overview of Bahá’í history, teachings, administrative structure, and community life.
All Things Made New John Ferraby. 2d rev. ed. London: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1987.
A comprehensive outline of the Bahá’í Faith.
Most qfllze books listed above have been published by various Bahá’í Publishing Trusts and are available in bookshops, libraries, orfl‘om the Tr‘usls. Please see the Directm'yfbr addresses.
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