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A Basic Bahé’f Reading List -
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Selected Writings of Bahé’u’lléh
The Kitib-i—Aqdas
The Most Holy Book, Bahé’u'llzih’s charter for a new world civilization. Writ- ten in Arabic in 1873. the volume’s first authoriu-d English translaxion was released in 1993.
The Kidb-i—fqén The Book of Certirudc was writtcn prior [0 Bahfi'u'lléh’s declaration of
His mission as an explanation of progressive revelation and a proof of the station of the Bib.
The Hidden Words
Writtcn in the form of a compilation of moral aphorisms, these brief verscs 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 x87; and 1892 which enunciate important principles of Bahé’u’llzih'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 Kitfib- i—Aqdas.
Gleanings from the Writings of Bahé’u’lléh
A selection of Bahai’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 Ba’b
The first compilation of the Béb‘s writings m 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’i—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 ofPetsia in 1875 illuminating the causes of the fall and rise ofcivilization and elucidating the spiritual character of true civilization.
Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l—Bahé
A compilation ofselected letters from ‘Abdu'lvBahé’s extensive correspondence on a wide variety of topics. including the purpose of life, the nature of love, and the development of chatacter.
Some Answered Questions
A ttafislation 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 on the evolution of humanity, the Bahé’f perspective on Christian doctrine, and the powers and conditions of the Manifestations of God.
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Selected Writings of Shoghi EEendi
God Passes By A detailed history of the first [00 years of the Bahé’f Faith.
The Promised Day I: Come A commentary on Bahé‘u’lléh’s letters to the kings and rulers of the wgrld.
The World Order of Bahé’u’lléh: Selected Letters
An exposition on the relation between the Bahé’f community and the entire process of social evolution under the dispensation of Bahai'u’llfih, in the form of a series of letters from file Guardian of the Bahé'f Faith to the Bahé'fs of the West between 1929 and 1936.
Introductory Works
Bah 'u’lléh
84/14 ’1' International Community Oficr afPublir lnfirman'an. 1991.
A briefstatement detailing Bahi'u'lléh’s life and work. issued on the ocasion of the centenary of His passing.
Bahé'u'lléh and the New Eta
john Erslemant. ytb rm. paper :4 Wilmette, I1; Bahd '1 Publishing Trial, IgRo. The first comprehensive account of the Bahé‘f Faith. written in 1913 and updated for subsequent editions.
The Bill“ Faith: The Emerging Global Religion
William S. Hatch” and]. Douglas Mani”. Rev. ed Wilmette. IL: Balni'i Publishing Trust, 1998.
Textbook providing an overview of Bahé'f history, tachingfi. administrative structure, and community life;
All Things Made New
john Fermlry 2nd M). ed. London: Baha’i l’hblishing That, (987. A comprehensive outline of the Bahé‘f Faith.
Man affix: beak: listed above lmw been published by variom Baird 'I Ihblxlrhing Tram and art available in bookshups. Iibmrin‘, orfinm the Tmm. Plane 5:: II): Diru‘tmy an pp. 245—52 fizr addmm.
