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Bahá’í' LITERATURE
1. WRITINGS or BAH/i'u'LL/in
KITAB-I-lQ.4iN (Book of Ccrtitudc)
Translated by S/Jog/Ji Effendi. An interpretation of the Sacred Scriptures of the past to demonstrate the oneness of the Prophets and their significance as the expression of
the Will of God. 198 pp.
HIDDEN Worms
Translated by Shoghi Effendi. The essence of the teachings of all the Prophets. 54 pp.
THE SEVEN VALLEYS AND THE Four. VALLEYS
Two treatises revealed by Bahá’u’lláh on the
nature of spiritual evolution. Translated by Ali-Kuli Khan, N. D. 60 pp.
GLEANINGS mom -rm: Wmrmcs
on BAHA U 1.I.Ar«r
Excerpts from the Sacred Writings of Bahá’u’lláh selected by the Guardian of the Faith. This work presents the largest volume of Bahá’u’lláh’s writings available in the English language. 354 pp.
EPISTLE TO THE SON or THE Wore Tnmslaled by Shoghi Effendi. Revealed by Bahá’u’lláh toward the end of His earthly mission, this text is a majestic and deeplymoving exposition of His fundamental principles and laws and of _the sufferings endured by the Manifestation for the sake of mankind. 186 pp.
PRAYERS AND MEnrrAT1oNs BY BAr»u't’U’I.ui1-1
Translated by Shoghi Effendi. This supreme book of devotions is issued in the same style as the Gleanings. 348 pp.
THREE OBLIGATORY DAILY PRAYERS Translated by S/Jog/Ji Effendi. 14 pp.
2. WRITINGS or ‘Anou’L-BAHA
SOME ANSWERED Qunsnons
Ediled by Laura Clifionl Barney. An exposition of fundamental spiritual and philosophic problems. 3S0 pp.
PnoMu1.cATioN or UNrvEasAL PEACE Edited by Howard MacNu.tt. Public addresses delivered by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá throughout the United States and Canada in 1912. This work contains 'Abdu'l-Bahi's spiritual message to the American people, whom He summoned to establish the "Most Great Peace.” 492 pp.
TABLETS o1= ‘Annu'L-BAHA Edited by Albert Wimlust. Intimate letters written by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in reply to questions addressed by individuals and groups. Volumes I, II, III, 238-73_0.
THE Bahá’í PEACE PROGRAM
(Tablet to the Committee on Durable Peace, the Hague, and Tablet written by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá to the late Dr. Forel of Switzerland.) An exposition of the principles of Universal Peace. 48 pp.
'Anou'L-BAT-TA’ IN NEW You
Selected addresses delivered by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá at Columbia University, a number of churches, and at public meetings of peace societies and other organizations. Issued by the Bahá’í Community of New York to commemorate ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s visit during 1912. 78 pp.
AMEIucA’s SPIRITUAL MISSION
Teaching Tablets revealed to Bahá’ís of the United States and Canada by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá during 1916-1917. 54 pp.
THE FouNOA'noNs or Wo|u.o UNITY
This work is a compilation of published addresses from "Promulgation of Universal Peace.” 112 pp.
THE REALITY or MAN’
Words of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá explaining the nature of mind. soul and eternal life. 52 pp.
WILL AND TESTAMENT op ‘Anou’L-BA}-ui Selected passages from the document constituting the authority under which the Bahá’ís have, since the Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in 1921. administered their collective
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activities. These excerpts are accompanied by passages from the Writings of the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh which reveal the continuity of the Faith, and by passages from the communications of Shoghi Effendi explaining the significance of the Will and Testament itself. A pamphlet, uniform in size and appearance with the series of World Order letters of Shoghi Effendi.
3. Woxtxs COMPILED mom Wnnmcs or-‘ BAtu't’u‘u.AH AND 'Annu'x.-BAHA
Bahá’í PRAYERS
A selection of the prayers revealed by Bahá’u’lláh, the Bib and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá which have been translated by Shoghi Effendi. 72 pp.
0 PEACE A DNINE CREATION
Excerpts from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and statement on World Order by Shoghi Effendi. 30 pp.
SELECTED Wnrrmcs
Three 48-page pamphlets, one containing selections from writings of Bahá’u’lláh, one from ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, and one from writings
of Shoghi Effendi.
BAHAI Wnrrmcs
Prayers and passages for meditation chosen from the writings of Bahá’u’lláh, the Bib. and ‘Abdu'l-Bahi.
COMMUNION wm-t Goo A brief collection of Bahá’í prayers.
Bahá’í Wonm FAITH
The most extensive selection of Bahá’í writings in one volume. 465 pp. Index. References to sources.
4. Wltrrmcs or SHOGHI El-‘FENDI
Bahá’í Aomrmsnumon The letters written by Shoghi Effendi to the
American Bahá’í community, from January, 1922, to July, 1932, in his capacity of Guardian of the Bahá’í Faith, to encourage, guide and instruct the believers in carrying out the provisions of the Will and Testa CENTENARY
ment of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá concerning the organic development of the Bahá’í community. This volume constitutes the authoritative interpretation of that Will and of Bahá’u’lláh’s teachings on the subject of the principles determining the character of the Faith as an evolving religious society. These letters define the institutions of local, national and international Bahá’í administrative bodies forming the nucleus of the new world order of Bahá’u’lláh. The volume also contains excerpts from ‘Abdu’lBahfs Will, and an Index. 198 pp.
THE Wontn Osman or Bar-rA’u‘LL/'iH
By Shoghi Bflendi. A letter (dated February 27, 1929) from the Guardian of the Bahá’í Faith explaining the continuity of the Faith after the passing of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, and relating Bahá’í institutions to the ideal of world order and peace. 16 pp.
THE WORLD ORDER or BAHA’u'r.ulH: FURTHER CONSIDERATIONS
By Shoghi Effendi. This letter (dated March 21, 1930) develops the subject with remarks on the distinguishing features of Bahá’í world order, and on the essential differences between the Bahá’í Faith and ecclesiastical organizations. 16 pp.
THE GOAL or A NEW WORLD ORDER
By Shoghi Effendi. In this communication (dated November 28, 1931) the Guardian analyzes the existing international, political, economic and social problems, points to the signs of impending chaos, and emphasizes the guiding principles of world order established by Bahá’u’lláh. The goal of world federation is upheld, and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s prophecy of the failure of the present civilization is called to the attention of Bahá’ís. 32 pp.
THE GOLDEN AGE or THE Cause or Bahá’í.LA1-1
By Shoghi Effendi. The Guardian's letter (dated March 21, 1932) referring to the spiritual importance of America in the new world order, the progressive character of divine Revelation, the station of the Bib, the release of spiritual forces for human
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regeneration, and the non-political character of the Bahá’í Faith. 24 pp.
AMERICA AND THE MOST GREAT Puca
By Shoghi Effendi. A letter addressed to American Bahá’ís, dated April 21, 1933. This communication summarizes the forty years of American Bahá’í History (1893193)). and develops in greater detail than in the preceding letter, the responsibility laid upon America in the divine plan for the establishment of universal peace. 28 pp.
THE DISPENSATION or BAH£’U’t.u'lH
By Shoghi Effendi. A letter addressed to the Bahá’ís of the West. dated February 7, 1934. In this letter the Guardian of the Bahá’í Faith clarifies, with numerous quotations from Bahá’í sacred writings, the spiritual station and mission of Bahá’u’lláh, the Báb, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and the nature of the World Order which Bahá’u’lláh established. In this statement, prepared by the one authorized in ‘Abdu'l-Bahi’s Will and Testament to be the sole interpreter of Bahá’í writings, students of the Faith possess the first complete and authentic outline and summary of the Bahá’í Faith in its development from the Announcement of the Bib in 1844 to the Administrative Order defined by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá for the era following His departure from this world in 1921. 66 pp.
THE UNI-‘OLDMENT or Woxu) CIVILIZATION
By the Guardian of ‘the Faitb. A letter dated March 11, 1936. giving an analysis of the death of the old order and the birth of the new. 46 pp. .
TH:-: Woam ORDER or BAHA'u'LLAH
This book contains the seven successive World Order letters from the Guardian. February 1929 to March 1936. 226 pp.
Tm: Anvsm or Drvmia justice
A general letter written by Shoghi Effendi to the American Bahá’ís, dated December 25, 1938. This communication emphasizes the Bahá’í teachings in the encouragement and protection of racial and religious minorities, the quality of integrity in admin 241
istrative bodies, and the virtue of chastity. It refers to the increasingly crucial character of the old order, and summons the American believers to extend the Faith to other nations.
SPIRITUAL Ponzncnzs or THAT CONSECRATED Spor
This letter from Shoghi Effendi. dated October 25, 1939, conveys to the Bahá’ís of the West the significance of the interment of members of Bahá’u’lláh’s Family near the Shrine on Mount Carmel. 8 pp.
MESSAGES mom THE Guanoum
Messages from Shoghi Effendi no the American Bahá’ís, between the years 1932-1940, written in the form of cablegrams and as postscripts to letters written through his Secretary. This text has not been included in “Bahá’í Administration" or “The World Order of Bahá’u’lláh” but was published for the Bahá’ís in "Bahá’í News.” 80 pp.
THE Pnomszsn Day Is Costa
By Sbog/Jr’ Effendi. General communication addressed to the believers throughout the West, dated March 28, 1941. This work is a powerful exposition of the thesis that current world events reflect the results of the repudiation of the Message of the Báb and of Bahá’u’lláh by the religious and civil leaders of this age. 130 pp. and Index.
Gon Passes BY
By Shoghi Effendi. with Introduction by George Townshend, Archdeacon of Clonfert and _Canon of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dub; lin. The Guardian's survey of the first century of the Bahá’í era: a vivid narrative of its history, presenting the Bib. Bahá’u’lláh and Abdu’l-Bahá in Their lives, Their missions and Their written teachings and exposition of the Faith; delineating the evolution of the religion through its successive stages; etching the heroism of its heroes and saints, and the motives of its enemies and betrayers; with a summary of the Bahá’í truths and principles against the background of the time and place where these truths were given life and effect. (On the press at time of this writing.)
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S. \¥/Iurmcs ox THE BAH/'t’I' FAITH
THE DAWN-BREAKERS: NaBiL’s NARRATIVE or THE EARLY DAYS or THE BAmi'I' REVELATION
Translaled by Shoghi Effendi. This work is essential to .1 true understanding and appreciation of the spiritual character of the Bahá’í Faith. The text was written by an eye-witness to many of the most moving incidents of the early days of the Faith, and contains a detailed account of the martyrdom of the Báb on July 9, ISSO. The translator has added an Introduction, a Conclusion and footnotes which amplify the vivid narrative with important historical references. 736 pp. Standard Edition, bound in leather.
TRANSLATION or FRl'.N(‘.ll Foo'rNorI~.s or THE DAWN—BREAKERS Translator] by Emily McBriI/e Péi-i_erml.
A Tit,\vtI_1,I-'It’s NARR;\'M\’E
Translaled by Edward G. Br()l('Ilt’, M./1., MB. The Episode of the Báb written by .1
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contemporary Persian scholar, the manuscript having been presented to the translator by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. Printed from the original plates by Cambridge University Press. 178 pp.
BM-IA'.'u‘t.LAH AND THE New ERA
By ]. E. Esslemont. An authoritative and comprehensive survey of Bahá’í history and teachings as related to present religious, scientific and social conditions in Europe and America, with many quotations from the writings. New edition revised by the National Spiritual Assembly under the direction of Shoghi Effendi. 350 pp.
THE BAHA'I' PROOFS
By Mirzzi A/Iu'I-Fad] GI:/fmygau. The best-known book of this Oriental scholar, philosopher and disciple of Bahá’u’lláh translated into English. It presents the reality of the Bahá’í Revelation as the true theology, with a biographical outline of the lives of the Bab, B-.1h:'I’u’ll:ih and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. 288 pp.
THE PROMISE or ALL AGES By George T0IWIs/Jrm/. An important con Bahá’í Book Exhibit. An exhibit of Bahá’í books placed on view at the Dean Hobbs Blanchard Memorial
Library in Santa Paula, California.
Bahá’í LITERATURE
tribution to the literature expounding the significance of the Bahá’í Faith. The author traces the true spiritual content of religion through the Dispensations of the past, to culminate in the World Order revealed by Bahá’u’lláh. Originally published in London, England. American edition, 254 pp.
THE UNIVERSAL REucioN By Hippolyte Dreyfus. An introductory work on the Bahá’í Faith by a French Orientalist, who translated many of the writings of Bahá’u’lláh. 176 pp.
THE HEART or THE Gost-EL
By George Towns/Jmd. Helpful in presenting the Faith to students of the Christian Revelation. 188 pp.
Secumrv FOR A F/uunc WORLD
By Slrmu/00:1 Cobb. A study of the Faith as sole spiritual power able to overcome the political and economic differences of the nations today.
THE CHosEN HIGHWAY
By Lady Blmufield. An intimate and heartmoving history of the Faith developed through the experiences of its Founder and the Center of His Covenant.
Tvro SHALL APPEAR
By Olivia Kelsey. A five act drama based upon vivid scenes in the actual history of the Cause.
RACE AND MAN Edited by May: Harvey Gift and Alice
Sinmwns Cox. The most comprehensive selection yet made of current writings on race from non-Bahá’í and Bahá’í sources.
A Woku) FAITH
Studies in the Teachings of Bahá’u’lláh developed by ten different contributors to a symposium published in World Order Magazine. 68 pp.
LESSONS IN RELIGION By §iJayIe_b Mulaammad ‘Ali Qa"ini; Translated by Edith Roobie Samlerson. Lessons prepared especially for children by a Persian Bahá’í teacher. 98 pp.
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TAHuuH THE PURE
By Martha L. Root. A study of the great Bahá’í heroine by one who has travelled to the places in Iran which are consecrated to her memory. Miss Root‘s book was completed in India and published in that country.
THE GLORIOUS KINGDOM or THE
FATHER Fos.E'roLD
By Virgin’ Vail. A book dealing with prophecy referring to the Cause of Bahá’u’lláh. Bound in dark blue fabrikoid stamped in gold. 262 pp.
APPRECIATIONS on THE Bahá’í FAITH
The series of remarkable statements made about the Cause by prominent persons in many countries, which have been a feature in successive volumes of The Ba/)a"I' World, have been reprinted in pamphlet forni.
Bahá’í CENTENAKY: 1844-1944
A volume compiled by the National Spiritual Assembly to commemorate the first century of the Bahá’í era. Illustrated. Selections from writings of the Bib, Bahá’u’lláh, ‘Abdu'l-Bahi and Shoghi Effendi. Articles narrating the development of Bahá’í activities and institutions in North America since 1894 by a number of contributors.
6. Bahá’í REPRINTS The following titles provide reprints of some of the passages in the Wdtings of Bahá’u’lláh. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and Shoghi Effendi which throw clear light on important current problems and situations.
No. I. THE IMAGE or Goo
By 'Abdu’l-Ba/Jo’. Address delivered at the Fourth Annual Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Chicago. April 30, 1912. 4 pp.
No. 2. CHiusTxANs, JEws AND MUHAMMADANS
By 'AInlu'l-Balm’. Excerpts from address delivered at Temple Emmanu-El, San Francisco. October 12, 1912. 8 pp.
No. 3. INousT1uAL JUSTICE
By ’Ab¢1u’l-Babe’. An answer to a question addressed to 'Amatu’l-Bahá by Laura Clif
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ford Barney in 1907 and incorporated into the work published under title of "Some Answered Questions." 8 pp.
No. 4. R1:L1cION A LIVING 0acANISM
By Shoghi Effendi. Excerpts from a letter addressed to the Bahá’ís of the West by the Guardian of the Bahá’í Faith on March 21, 1930. 8 pp.
No. S. A PATTERN FOR Furuiua SOCIETY
By Shoghi Effendi. Excerpt from a letter addressed to the Bahá’ís of the West by the Guardian of the Bahá’í Faith on March 11, 1936. 4 pp.
No. 6. THE DESTINY or AMERICA
By Sbogln‘ Effendi. Excerpt from “The Advent of Divine Justice,” a communication from the Guardian of the Bahá’í Faith, addressed to the Bahá’ís of the United States and Canada, dated December 25, 1938. 8 pp.
7. PAMPHLETS
THE Worms RELIGION
A brief outline of the aims, teachings and history of the Bahá’í Faith, by Shoghi Effendi.
THE WORLD Moves ON To ITs Desrnw By Shoghi Effendi. A four-page leaflet reprinting excerpts from recent words of the Guardian, including passages from The Promised Day Is Come, explaining the spiritual significance of the present worldstruggle.
Tmu-:2 SPIRITUAL Taurus son A Woxm CIVILIZATION
Words of Bahá’u’lláh with explanation and application to current conditions taken from the Guardian's World Order letters. Temple illustration as frontispiece.
BA:-IA‘! TEACHINGS F011 A Wolu.o FAITH A compilation briefly outlining the Bahá’í principles. 16 pp.
THE WOIu.o FAITH or BAI~IA’u’LI.AH
A brief outline and summary of the Faith prepared for newspaper editors, encyclope CENTENARY
dias and public organizations to be filed by them for reference. Four—page folder, letterhead size.
THE BA:-IA’I' FAITH
By Horace Holley. Reprint of a magazine article explaining the nature of the Bahá’í community and outlining the history and teachings of the Faith. 14 pp.
THE Bahá’í TEACHINGS ON UNIVERSAL PEACE
Reprint of statement submitted by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States and Canada to the United States Government in 1934 and to the Government of the Dominion of Canada in 1935, as an authorized. authoritative and accurate explanation of the relation of Bahá’ís to war. 12 pp.
AssuaANc£ or IMMonTAI.mr
A Compilation. A selection of passages from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá which create firm assurance that the spirit survives physical death and is conscious of itself and of its new, heavenly environment. 4 pp.
Tr-us Bahá’í MOVEMENT
A statement of the history, purpose and administrative principles of the Bahá’í Faith reprinted from The Bahá’í World, followed by excerpts from Bahá’í sacred writings.
48 pp.
DECLARATION or TRUST
The Declaration of Trust and By-Laws of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States and Canada, with amendments adopted to April 1, 1933. The legal instrument defining the nature and functions of the institutions existing in the American Bahá’í community, with the By-Laws approved for use by Local Spiritual Assemblies. (Reprinted from "Bahá’í Adrninistratiom”) 24 pp.
THE ONENESS or MANKIND
By Hussein Rabbani. An exposition of the Bahá’í teachings on the unity of races.
24 pp.
Bahá’í LITERATURE
VICTORY or THE Smiur
By Doro!/Jy Baker. Presenting the Faith as the power to regenerate personal life and rcmold society. 24 pp.
Bahá’í’ PRINCIPLE OF CIVILIZATION
By Horace Holley. How the unifying spirit of divine truth is creating the future society. 32 pp.
T1-IE SmluTUAL MEANING or ADVERSITY
Formerly under the name of Tests., By Mamie L. Solo. 28 pp.
THE Lessee AND THE MosT GREAT PEACE
By George 0. Lafinwr. A discussion of the evolution of World Peace from Political to Spiritual civilization. 32 pp.
THE MANIFESTATION
By Albert P. Enlzminger. Expounds the central mystery of religion: the relation of the Messiah or Law Giver to God, and His relation to man. 32 pp.
RELIGION AND THE New Ace
By George Townsbend. This New Age is marked off from previous eras by the knowledge of the Unity of God. 24 pp.
FEAST DAY AND ANNIVERSARY CALENDAR
This four-page, card-size pocket reference contains the list and the dates of the Bahá’í Anniversaries, Festivals. Days of Fasting, Holy Days on which work should be suspended, dates of the Nineteen Day Feasts, and the Guardian's letter of explanation.
Bahá’í TEMPLE, House oe Woxsmp or A WORLD FAITH
Statements on the meaning, architecture, construction and history of the Bahá’í House of Worship at Wilmette. 34 pp. Illustrated.
THe BA1-IA'I' TEMPLE. 16 pp. Illustrated teaching pamphlet in smaller size.
8. OuTLIN1:s AND Gumes I-‘OR BAHA’I' STUDY CLAssEs
CLAssn=IcATION or Bahá’í' STUDY Souaces By William Kennel/2 Cbristicm. A list of all
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available Bahá’í texts in the English language, classified according to their source. A guide to the literature for all Bahá’í students. Paper pamphlet, eight pp.
Bahá’í Pnoceouxe
Compiled by the National Spiritual Assembly. A compilation and codification of secondary administrative material. Revised edition 1942. 116 pp.
Bahá’í STUDY Counse
An invaluable aid for individual students of the Teachings and for Bahá’í Communities and Groups who desire to follow a definite course of study. The Course may be obtained with or without the two books needed for reference.
THE DISPBNSATION or BAnA'U’L1_AH Compiled by the Study Outline Com-mittee.
STUDY OUTLINE eon me Krris-1-IQAN
(Bahá’u’lláh's Book of Certitude) by Harare Holley. Revised edition 1942, 6 pp.
STUDY GUIDE FOR THE DAWN-BREAKERS
An aid for classes and individuals in making a careful study of this historical work. 34 pp.
STUDY Counse BAseD oN BA)-u'I’U’I.I.AH AND THE New Eu
By Gertrude Robinson. 8 pp.
INFORMAHON ABOUT THE Bahá’í House or Wonsmp
A source book prepared for Temple guides. 48 pp.
STUDY OUTLINE oN PUBLIC SREA1tINc Prepared by Study Outline Committee. 4 pp.
STUDY OUTLINE oN THE EssENT1AL PRINCIPLES oe CREATIVE Wmmc
Prepared by Study Outline Committee. 7 pp.
STUDY OuTL1Ne AND Axns FOR THE ADVENT or DIVINE Jusnce
Prepared by Study Outline Committee 1942. 26 pp.
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lN'l'RODU('.'I‘l()N To Tl-ll‘ STUDY or THE QUk’AN
Prepared by Study Outline Committee 1942. 23 pp.
MUHAMMAD AN!) THE FOUNDING
or ISLAM
By Study Outline Committee. 36 pp.
DEEPENING THE Sl‘ll(M'UAL Ll!-‘E By Horace Holley. 4 pp.
THE WORLD ORDER or B/IH1i’U’I.LAH
By Horace Holley. 5 pp.
FUNDAMENTALS or Bahá’í MEMBERSHIP Prepared by Study Outline Committee. 11 pp.
STUDY OUTLINE AND AIDS’ FOR WORLD ORDER
Introduction to the Bahá’í Teachings. A ten lesson study course by Mamie L. Seto.
Prepared by Study Outline Committee. Letters of Shoghi Effendi. Paper cover, 70 pp.
INDEX To Bahá’í NEWS
A key to the contents of Bahá’í News from December, 1924 to November, 1933: No. l to No. 79. 58 pp.
INDEX To BAI-u'I’I' NEWS
A key to the contents of Bahá’í News from 1934 to 1936: No. 80 to No. 104. 25 pp.
9. CI-nLDIu2N’s COURSES
CILEATION. How to present the theme of divine creation to small children. With pictures. Fifteen lessons.
To LIVE THE LIFE. Lessons and stories. with cutouts of the Temple. TwerIty—four lessons for children of six to ten.
STUDY COURSE FOR BAHiI'U'LLAH AND THE NEW ERA for children.
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OUTLINE FOR CHILDREN. In three parts, Creation, Progressive Revelation, Bahá’í World. Twentyfive lessons. For children in intermediate and upper grades.
CHILD'S PRAYER BOOK. 36 pp.
CENTENARY
I0. Bahá’í I.ITERA‘l'URli IN Fonucm
l.ANGUAGF_§ Spanish
Bahá’u’lláh and the New Era
Some Answered Questions
Wisdom of ‘_Abdu’l-Bahá
Dispensation of Bahá’u’lláh
French
Bahá’u’lláh and the New Era
Le Vrai Bahá’í
Les Sept Vallées. Seven Valleys in French. 44 pp.
Les Paroles Cachées. French. 52 pp. L’Economie Mondiale de Bal'I:'I’u’ll5h. By Horace Holley. 32 pp.
C hinere
Bahá’u’lláh and the New Era Some Ahswered Questions
Dutch . Bahá’u’lláh and the Newllira
Hidden Words in
Russian Bahá’u’lláh and the New Era Kitáb-i-Iqán
Esperanto Parolado de Bab. Words of the Báb addressed to Letters of the Living. 4-page leaflet.
Icelandic Bahá’u’lláh and the New Era.
1 l. WoxLD ORDER
PEIuoDIcA Ls
A monthly magazine, the public organ of the National Spiritual Assembly. of the Bahá’ís of the United States and Canada. It aims to clarify the vital elements of the Bahá’í Faith in relation to the problem of social regeneration. First issue April, 1935. Vol. I April 193$-March 1936. Vol. II April 1936-March 1937. Vol. III April 1937-March 1938. Vol. IV April 1938 March 1939. Vol. V April 1939-March 1940. Vol. VI April 1940-March 1941. Vol. VII April 1941-March 1942. Vol. VIII April 1942-March 1943. Vol. IX April 1943—March 1944.
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THE Bahá’í MAGAZINE
Founded in 1910 as Bahá’í News, later published as Star of the West. Name changed to World Order, April 1935. The back numbers and bound volumes of this pcriodical form an important part of the student's library of Bahá’í literature. Vols. I, II and III incomplete. Vols. IV to XXV in half leather.
12. THE Bahá’í WORLD
Prepared by an International Editorial Committee under the direction of Shoghi Effendi. The record of international Bahá’í activity; lists of Bahá’í centers in America, Europe and the East; Bibliographies of Bahá’í literature in various languages; translations of many important selections from the text of Bahá’u’lláh, the Bib and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá; and general articles dealing with the
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relations of the Bahá’í Faith to present-day world problems. Each volume illustrated with many photographs. Bound in cloth. Volume I, for the period April, 192$-April. 1926. Published under the title of "Bahá’í Year Book.” 174 pp.
Volume II, April, 1926-April, 1928. 304 pp. Volume III, April, 1928-April, 1930.
378 pp.
Volume IV, April, 1930-April, 1932.
548 pp.
Volume V, April, 1932-April, 1934. 712 pp. Volume VI, April, 1934-April, 1936.
772 pp.
Volume VII, April, 1936-April, 1938. 916 pp.
Volume VIII, April, 1938-April, 1940. 1088 pp.
Volume IX, April, 1940-April, 1944, on the press.
