Bahá’í World/Volume 33/Selected New Publications
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Selected New Publications
in English
Alain Locke: Faith and Philosophy Christopher Buck. Los Angeles: Kalimat Press, 2005. 317 pp.
Alain Locke was one of the leading African—American intellectuals of his day. Best known as the father of the Harlem Renaissance of the 19205 and 19305, he also pioneered calls for multicultural democracy. This book is a study of
Locke’s identity and commitment as a Bahei’i', and explores how the Baha 1 principles influenced Locke’s thinking.
Beyond the Culture of Contest: From Adversarialism t0 Mutualism in an Age of Interdependence
Michael Karlberg. Oxford: George Ronald, 2004. 288pp.
In his analysis of contemporary society, Michael Karlberg puts forward the thesis that our present “culture of contest” is both socially unjust and eco— logically unsustainable and that the surrounding “culture of protest” is an inadequate response to the social and ecological problems it generates. Rather, the development of non—adversarial structures and practices is imperative. Dr. Karlberg considers various historical and contemporary expressions of mutual— ism and presents a case study of the Bahé’i’ community and its experience as a working, non—adversarial model of social practice.
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Close Connections: The Bridge Between Spiritual and Physical Reality
folm S. Hatc/aer. Wilmette, IL: Ba/Jd’z’Publisbing Trust, 200;. 314 pp. An exploration of the relationship between the material and the metaphysical.
Author and scholar John Hatcher employs axioms drawn from the Baha’i Faith as tools for probing answers to questions about physical reality.
One Common Faith Haiflz: Balad’z’ World Centre, 2005. 64 pp.
A document produced by the Baha’i World Centre for the study of Baha’is worldwide. One Common Fairly, the Universal House ofJustice explains, “re— views relevant passages from both the writing of Bahé’u’llah and the scriptures of other faiths against the background of the contemporary crisis.”
A Radiant Gem: A Biography of Jinéb-i-Facjil-i-Shirazi Hourz' Falahi—Skuce. Victoria, BC: Pazfibm’ Publishing, 2004. 218 pp.
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An account of the life of this erudite Islamic mystic who embraced the Baha 1 Faith, this book also includes many Tablets ‘Abdu’l-Baha revealed in honor ofjinab—i—Fadil.
The Story of Bahé’u’lléh, Promised One of All Religions
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Druze/[e Cederquz'st. Wilmette, IL: 80/74 2 Publishing Trust, 2005. 3761);).
This book brings to life in rich detail the compelling story of the prophet and founder of the Baha’i Faith.
A Study Guide to the Constitution of the Universal House of Justice Guy Sinclair. Oxford: George Ronald, 2005. 288pp.
Baha’u’lléh established the Universal House of Justice in the Kitab-i—Aqdas as the supreme administrative body of the Baha’i Faith. Its Constitution was hailed by Shoghi Effendi as the “Most Great Law of the Faith of Baha’u’llah,” This guide provides insights into how this remarkable document was devel— oped, annotations giving the source of each line of the Declaration ofTrust and By-Laws, a short compilation on the station of the Universal House of Justice, and questions and exercises about the Constitution.
Téhirih: A Portrait in Poetry Edited and translated by Amin Banani wit/a fastim Kessler zmdAnt/Jony A. L66. Los Angeles: Kalimat Press, 2004. 151 pp.
Original text and translation of 23 poems by the renowned nineteenth—century Persian poetess and early follower of the Bab named Téhirih, in the origi— nal language and translated into English. Téhirih's work is deeply spiritual,
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startling, mystical, and surprisingly modem. Dr. Banani provides a full intro— duction to her life and work and extensive notes for each poem. (Studies in the Bébi and Bahé’i’ Religions series, vol. 17)
Téhirih in History: Perspectives on Qurratu’l—‘Ayn from East and West
Edited by Sabir Afizqi. Los Angeles: Kalimzzt Press, 2004. 306pp.
This book brings together, for the first time, the most serious research that has been done on Téhitih’s life. Included are the tributes written by ‘Abdu’l— Bahé and Shoghi Effendi, new essays on Téhirih’s literary impact, the work of Indian and Pakistani scholars, early essays by E.G. Browne and A.L.M. Nicolas, along with more recent studies by contemporary scholars. (Studies in the Bébi’ and Bahé’l’ Religions series, v01. I6)
The Bahé’i' Faith and the World’s Religions: Papers presented at Irfan Colloquia
Edited by Moojzm Momen. Oxfbm’: George Ronald, 2005. 288pp.
Papers comparing the Bahé’i’ Faith with other religions. Includes essays by Moojan Momen, Todd Lawson, Julio Savi, Robert Stockman, O. Osei, Enoch Tanyi, Margaret and Crispin Pemberton—Pigott, Albert K. Cheung, and Zaid Lundberg.
The Laws of the Kitéb-i—Aqdas Ba/mrz'e/a Ma ‘tzm' and Sovaida Ewing. Oxfizm’: George Ronald, 2004. 352 pp.
The authors trace the evolution of the major laws found in the Kitzib-i-Aqdas through the Old and New Testaments, the Qur’én and the writings of the Béb. Their straightforward account places the laws of Bahé’u’lléh in their historical context and provides fresh insights into their significance for building a new world order.