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A Basic Bahei’l’ Reading List
The following list has been prepared to provide 61 sampling ofworks conveying the spiritual truths, social principles, and history 0ft/96 Babd’z’ Fairly. It is &y no means exhaustive. For a more complete record ofBa/yd’z’ literature, see Bib— liography 0f English—language Works on the Bébl’ and Bahé’l’ Faiths, 1844—1985, compiled by \Villz'czm 1? Collins (Oxford: George Ronald, 1990).
Selected Writings of Bahé’u’lléh
The Kitéb—i—Aqdas The Most Holy Book, Bahé’u’lléh’s charter for a new world civilization.
Written in Arabic in 1873, the volumes first authorized English transla— tion was released in 1993.
The Kitéb-i—fqén The Book of Certitude was written prior to Bahé’u’lléh’s declaration of
His mission as an explanation of progressive revelation and a proof of the station of the Béb.
The Hidden Words
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.
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Tablets of Bahé’u’lléh revealed after the Kitéb—i—Aqdas
A compilation of Tablets revealed between 1873 and 1892 which enunci— ate important principles of Bahé’u’lléh’s Revelation, reaffirm truths He previously proclaimed, elaborate on some of His laws, reveal further proph— ecies, and establish subsidiary ordinances to supplement the provisions of
the Kiteib—i—Aqdas. Gleanings from the Writings of Bahé’u’lléh
A selection of Bahé’u’lléh’s sacred writings translated and compiled by the Guardian of the Bahé’i Faith to convey the spirit of Bahé’u’lléh’s life and teachings.
Writings of the Béb
Selections from the Writings of the Béb
The first compilation of the Béb’s writings to be translated into English.
Selected Writings of ‘Abdu’l—Bahzi
Paris Talks: Addresses given by ‘Abdu’l—Bahé in Paris in 1911—1912
Addresses given by ‘Abdu’l—Bahé to a wide variety of audiences, in which He explains the basic principles of the Bahé’l’ Faith.
The Secret of Divine Civilization
A message addressed to the rulers and people of Persia in 1875 illuminat— ing the causes of the fall and rise of civilization and elucidating the spiritual Character of true civilization.
Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l—Bahé
A compilation of selected letters from ‘Abdu’l—Bahé’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—Bahé’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 0n the evolution of humanity, the Bahé’l’ perspective on Christian doctrine, and the powers and conditions of the Manifestations of God.
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Selected Writings of Shoghi Eficendi
God Passes By A detailed history of the first 100 years of the Bahé’l’ Faith.
The Promised Day Is Come
A commentary on Bahé’u’lléh’s letters to the kings and rulers of the world.
The World Order of Bahzi’u’lléh: Selected Letters
An exposition on the relation between the Bahé’l’ community and the en— tire process of social evolution under the dispensation of Bahé’u’lléh, in the form of a series of letters from the Guardian of the Babe“ Faith t0 the Bahé’is of the West between 1929 and 1936.
Introductory Works
Bahé’u’lléh
Babti’z’ International Community, Oflice ofPublz'c Information, 1991.
A brief statement detailing Bahé’u’lléh’s life and work issued on the occa- sion of the centenary of His passing.
Bahé’u’lléh and the New Era
folm Esslemant. 5th rev. paper ed. W/ilmette: Ba/yd’z’ Publishing Trust, 1980. The first comprehensive account of the Bahé’l’ Faith, written in 1923 and updated for subsequent editions.
The Bahé’l' Faith: The Emerging Global Religion
Wllz'am S. Hatc/yc’r and]. Douglas Martin. Rev. ed. Wilmette: Babd’z’ Publishing Trust, 1998.
Textbook providing an overview of Bahé’l’ history, teachings, administra— tive structure, and community life.
All Things Made New folm Ferméy. 2d rev. ed. London: Bd/yd’z’ Publishing Trust, 1987.
A comprehensive outline of the Bahé’l’ Faith.
Most offlve books listed above have been published by various Balad’z’ Publish— ing Trusts and are available in bookshops, libraries, or from the Trusts. Please see the Directory 072 pp. 317—19 for addresses.
