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A Basic Bahé’l’ Reading List
Tbtfillowing Iixt Im: bun prrparm' ta pmm'de a sampling ofwar/u tanueying the sriritual trut/n. soa‘alprinapla, and binary of 3/1: Baird ‘lFaith. I! ix by m: mam abawtiur. For a m mmplett ream! qua/ni'l limmurr, 5:: Bibliography of English-languagc Works on the Bib! and Bahé’l‘ Faiths. [8444985, mmpikd by Milieu: 1? Collins (Ozfurd: Gang: Ronald. 1990).
Selected Writings of Bahé’u’lléh
Th: Kidb—i—Aqdas Th: Most Holy Book, Bahé’u'lléh’s charter for a new world civilization. Written in Arabic in I873, the volume’s first authorized English translation was released in 1993.
The Kidb-i-fqén The Book of Ccrtimde was written prior to Bahi'u‘llfih‘s declaration of
His mission as an explanation of prograsivc rcvclation and a proof of the station of (h: Bib.
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 (h: 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 enunciate important principles of Bahé'u‘lléh's revelation. reamrm truths He previously proclaimed. elaborate on some of His laws. reveal further prophecies. and establish subsidiary ordinances to supplement the provisions of the Kitaih- i—Aqdas.
Gleanings from the Writings of Bahé'u’llfih
A selection of Bahé'u’llzih’s sacred writings translated and compiled by the Guardian of the Bahé’l' Faith [0 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 Bib‘s writing: to be translated into English.
Selected Writings of ‘Abdu’l—Bahé
Paris Talks: Addresses given by ‘Abdu’l—Bahé in Paris in 1911—1912
Addresses given by ‘Abdu‘l-Baha’ to a wide variety of audiences. in which He explains the basic principles of the Baha"! Faith.
The Secret of Divine Civilization
A message addressed to the rulers and people ufpersia in 187s illuminating the causes of the fall and rise ofciviliution and elucidating the spiritual character of true civilization.
Selections From the Writings of ‘Abdu'l—Bahé
A compilation ofselected letters from ‘Abdu‘lvBahzi's extensive correspondence on a wide variety of topics. including the purpose oflifc. the nature oflove. and the development of character.
Some Answered Questions
A translation of‘Ahdu'l-Bahi's answers to a series of questions posed to Him during interviews with Laura Clifford Barney between 1904 and I906. The topics covered include the influence of the Prophets on the evolution of humanity. the Bahé’i perspective on Christian doctrine, and the powers and conditions of the Manifestations of God.
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Selected Writings of Shoghi Efl'endi
God Passes By A detailed history of the first too yars of the Bath!“ Faith.
The Promised Day Is Come A commentary on Bahé'u'lléh's letters to the kings and mlers of the world.
The World Orde: of Bahé'u'lléh: Selected Letters
An exposition on the relation between the Bahé'f community and the entire process ofsocial evolution under the dispensation of Bahé'u‘lléh, in the form of a series of letters from the Guardian of the Bahé'i Faith to the Bahi'fs of the West between 1929 and 1936.
Introductory Works
Bahé’u'llfih Bahd ’1 International Community, Ofice afPublic lnfirman‘an, 1991.
A brief statement detailing Bahé'u’lléh's life and work issued on the occasion of the centenary of His passing.
Bah 'u’llfih and the New Era
jalm Ets/monr. 5th rm. paper :4 Wilmette: Bahti'll’ublixhirg Trust, 1980. The first comprehensive account of the Baha"! Faith. written in 1923 and updated fox subsequent editions.
The BaM’f Faith: The Emerging Global Religion
William S. Hutt/Jer and]. Dough: Martin. Rm rd. Wilmette: 84/711 '1 Publishing Trust. 1998.
Textbook providing an overview of Bahé’f history, teachings, administrative structure. and community life‘
All Things Made New
john Fermby 2nd m». ed. Landon: Babd'! Publishing Trust, 1987. A comprehensive outline of the 33115! Faith.
Mast afrhe books listed about lmue been published by variant Bah! 'I I’ublithing Truss and an available in bno/eshaps, libmriex. arfiam the Trum. Please 1:: tin- Dim-wry an pp. 237—8719" addrm‘ts.
