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Selected New Publications
The Bébi’ Question You Mentioned: The Origins of the Bahé’l’ Community of the Netherlands
jelle de Vries. Herent, Belgium: Peeters, 2002. 362 pp.
Presents a detailed and illustrated history of the Bahé’i’ Faith in the Netherlands. Part of the New Religious Identities in the Western World
series.
A Few Minutes a Day
Dicy Redug/y Hall. Illustrated by Brittany Virott. Oxford: George Ronald, 2002. 290 pp.
Designed to help parents of primary—school—age children educate their children in the Bahé’l’ Faith and contribute to their spiritual growth. For each day, there is a short prayer or reading for children to learn, an activity to undertake, and a subject for consultation.
Global Governance and the Lesser Peace Fond Katz'mz'. Oxford: George Ronald, 2001. 148 pp.
Explores issues involved in global governance and peace and elucidates the means set out in the Bahe’l’i’ teachings to establish the foundation of a system of international governance.
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The Great African Safari: The Travels of ‘Amatu’l—Bahz’t Rt'lhl’yyih
@énum in Africa Violette Nafljawz’m’. Oxford: George Ronald, 2002. 608 pp.
An eyewitness account of ‘Amatu’l—Bahé Rt’lhl’yyih @énum’s historic three— year journey across Africa, told from the diaries of the author, Who accompanied Rfihl’yyih Khénum on these travels. Together they visited 34 African countries, driving a Land Rover over 36,000 miles through cities, towns, and remote villages, and meeting people in all walks of life, from emperors and kings to rural farmers.
Never Be Afraid to Dare: The Story of “General Jack,” Marion Elizabeth Jack
fan Dofilfasion. Oxfbrd: George Ronald, 2001. 352 pp.
Recounts the life of Marion Jack, a Canadian artist and “immortal heroine” of the Bahé’f Faith who traveled with the message of the Bahé’l’ teachings t0 the Balkans and spent nearly 30 years in Bulgaria. The latest in the Bahé’l’ Heritage series.
On the Front Lines: Bahé’l’ Youth in Their Own Words
Edited by Aaron Emma! and Heather Brandon. Oxford: George Ronald, 2002. 181 pp.
Stories and interviews from the Bahé’t’ youth magazine One, With articles and essays touching on concerns of youth throughout the world, such as relationships, careers, personal transformation, and the challenges of the twenty—first century.
Pathways to Transformation: The Bahé’l’ Journey Compiled 031/0012 Davidson. Inglesz'a’e: Balad’z’ Publications Australia, 2001. 33512;).
Selections from the Bahé’l’ writings on subjects related to personal, spiritual, and societal transformation, with sections on spiritual civilization, Bahé’l' administration, teaching the Bahz’t’l’ Faith, and character development.
The Poetry of Téhirih
[0/712 5. Hawker and Amrolla/a Hemmat. Oxford: George Ronald, 2002. 202 pp. Gives a brief biographical account of an early heroine and martyr of the
Bahé’l’ Faith and provides the Persian originals and translations of some of her poems, along with notes and commentary.
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Prayers of Ecstasy: Selections from the Bahé’l' Sacred Writings Balad’u’lld/J. L05 Angela: Kalimdt Press, 2001. 136pp.
New Bahé’i’ prayerbook emphasizing the mystical experience of prayer with sections on love, fire, rapture, ecstasy, sorrow, and joy.
Sacred Earth: Passages from the World’s Scriptures regarding the Spiritual Nature of our Material World
Compilation by Sarah Clive, with photographs 0y Rob Winberg.Rut/and, United Kingdom: 3404”! Publishing 73mm and Arts for Nature, 2001. 90 pp.
Shows how nature has been used in sacred scriptures to illustrate spiritual 29/
realities. It contains extracts from the Baha 1 Faith, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Sikhism, and Taoism.
The Summons of the Lord of Hosts Babci’u’lld’ly. Haifiz: Babzi’z’ World Centre, 2002. 272 pp.
Contains authoritative English translations of six major works written by Bahé’u’lléh in the latter half of the nineteenth century, Which clearly enunciate His Claim to prophethood and offer a prescription for peaceful and just leadership in the modern world. The book collects the Sfiriy—i—Haykal, Sfiriy-i—Ra’i’s, LaWh—i—Ra’l’s, LaWh—i—Fu’éd, and Stiriy—i—Multik.
The Tablet of the Holy Mariner: An Illustrated Guide to Bahé’u’lléh’s Mystical Writing Michael 501m. L05 Angeles: Kalimdt Press, 2002. 10] pp.
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An illustrated guide to one of Baha u lléh’s most well—known mystical works. Drawing on the Sufi tradition, the Tablet describes each soul’s spiritual journey to God as a voyage on the Ark of eternity, guided by a Holy Mariner.
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Thornton Chase: First American Baha 1 Robert H. Stoc/mum. iVilmette: Ba/ad’z’ Publishing Dust, 2002. 284 pp. Biography of one of the most significant figures in early American Bahé’i’
history. It examines his early years and spiritual search, his discovery of the Bahé’i’ Faith, and his efforts to promote the Faith throughout his life.
To Be a Father Campilm' 0y “Vendi Momm. Oxford: George Ronald, 2002. 209 pp.
Collection of scriptures, prayers, poems, aphorisms, and literary pieces from the Bahé’i’ Faith and other religions about fatherhood. It contains passages on subjects such as childbirth, the importance of fathers, and fathers and their families. A companion volume to To Be a Mother.
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Visions of a New World Order: Paradise Created
Brenton Edwards, with text by Wendi Momen. Foreword by Peter ]. K/mn. Oxford: George Ronald, 2001. 180 pp.
Photographs of places associated with the Bahé’l’ Faith, primarily holy places in Israel, With accompanying text outlining the history of the Faith. The book is divided into sections related to the Béb, Bahé’u’lléh, ‘Abdu’l-Bahé, Shoghi Effendi, and the Bahé’l’ administrative order.
Youth: Channels for Change ‘ Various. Riviera Beach: Palabm Publications, 2001. 119 pp.
Compilation of extracts from the writings of the Béb, Bahé’u’lléh, ‘Abdu’l— Bahei, Shoghi Effendi, and the Universal House OfJustice relating to youth.
ERRATUM: In Selected New Publications in 7776 851/747 W716! 2000—2001, the publishing information for Nader Saeidi’s book Logos and Civilizatian should read: Bethesda, MD: University Press of Maryland, 2000.
