The Bahá’í Centenary 1844-1944/Bahá’í Literature

The Bahá’í Centenary 1844-1944

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1. WRITINGS OF BAHÁ’U’LLÁH

KITAB-I-IQAN (Book of Certitude) Translated by Shoghi 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 WORDS 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 FROM THE WRITINGS OF BAHÁ’U’LLÁH 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 OF THE WOLF Translated by Shoghi Effendi. Revealed by Bahá’u’lláh toward the end of His earthly mission, this text is a majestic and deeply-moving exposition of His fundamental principles and laws and of the sufferings endured by the Manifestation for the sake of mankind. 186 pp.

PRAYERS AND MEDITATIONS BY BAHÁ’U’LLÁH 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 Shoghi Effendi. 14 pp.

2. WRITINGS OF ‘ABDU’L-BAHÁ

SOME ANSWERED QUESTIONS Edited by Laura Clifford Barney. An exposition of fundamental spiritual and philosophic problems. 350 pp.

PROMULGATION OF UNIVERSAL PEACE Edited by Howard MacNutt. Public addresses delivered by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá throughout the United States and Canada in 1912. This work contains ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s spiritual message to the American people, whom He summoned to establish the "Most Great Peace." 492 pp.

TABLETS OF ‘ABDU’L-BAHÁ Edited by Albert Windust. Intimate letters written by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in reply to questions addressed by individuals and groups. Volumes I, II, III, 238-730.

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.

‘ABDU’L-BAHÁ IN NEW YORK 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.

AMERICA’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 FOUNDATIONS OF WORLD UNITY This work is a compilation of published addresses from "Promulgation of Universal Peace." 112 pp.

THE REALITY OF MAN Words of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá explaining the nature of mind, soul and eternal life. 52 pp.

WILL AND TESTAMENT OF ‘ABDU’L-BAHÁ 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 [Page 240] 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. WORKS COMPILED FROM WRITINGS OF BAHÁ’U’LLÁH AND ‘ABDU’L-BAHÁ

BAHÁ’Í PRAYERS A selection of the prayers revealed by Bahá’u’lláh, the Báb and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá which have been translated by Shoghi Effendi. 72 pp.

PEACE A DIVINE CREATION Excerpts from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and statement on World Order by Shoghi Effendi. 30 pp.

SELECTED WRITINGS 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.

BAHA’I WRITINGS Prayers and passages for meditation chosen from the writings of Bahá’u’lláh, the Báb, and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.

COMMUNION WITH GOD A brief collection of Bahá’í prayers.

BAHÁ’Í WORLD FAITH The most extensive selection of Bahá’í writings in one volume. 465 pp. Index. References to sources.

4. WRITINGS OF SHOGHI EFFENDI

BAHÁ’Í ADMINISTRATION 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 Testament 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’l-Bahá’s Will, and an Index. 198 pp.

THE WORLD ORDER OF BAHÁ’U’LLAH By Shoghi Effendi. A letter (dated February 27, 1929) from the Guardian of the Bahá’i 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 OF BAHÁ’U’LLÁH: 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 OF 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 OF THE CAUSE OF BAHÁ’U’LLAH 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 Báb, the release of spiritual forces for human [Page 241]

BAHÁ’Í LITERATURE

regeneration, and the non-political character of the Bahá’í Faith. 24 pp.

AMERICA AND THE MOST GREAT PEACE 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 (1893-1933), 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 OF BAHÁ’U’LLÁH 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-Bahá’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 Báb 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 UNFOLDMENT OF WORLD CIVILIZATION By the Guardian of the Faith. A letter dated March 11, 1936, giving an analysis of the death of the old order and the birth of the new. 46 pp.

THE WORLD ORDER OF BAHÁ’U’LLÁH This book contains the seven successive World Order letters from the Guardian. February 1929 to March 1936. 226 pp.

THE ADVENT OF DIVINE 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 administrative 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 POTENCIES OF THAT CONSECRATED SPOT 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 FROM THE GUARDIAN Messages from Shoghi Effendi to 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 PROMISED DAY IS COME By Shoghi 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.

GOD PASSES BY By Shoghi Effendi, with Introduction by George Townshend, Archdeacon of Clonfert and Canon of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin. The Guardian's survey of the first century of the Bahá’í era: a vivid narrative of its history, presenting the Báb, 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.) [Page 242]

THE DAWN-BREAKERS: NABÍL’S NARRATIVE OF THE EARLY DAYS OF THE BAHÁ’Í REVELATION

Translated by Shoghi Effendi. This work is essential to a 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, 1850. 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 OF FRENCH FOOTNOTES OF THE DAWN-BREAKERS

Translated by Emily McBride Périgord.

A TRAVELLER’S NARRATIVE

Translated by Edward G. Browne, M.A., M.B. The Episode of the Báb written by a 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.

BAHÁ’U’LLÁH AND THE NEW ERA

By J. 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 BAHÁ’Í PROOFS

By Mirza Abu’l-Fadl Gulpaygan. 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 Báb, Bahá’u’lláh and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. 288 pp.

THE PROMISE OF ALL AGES

By George Townshend. 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. [Page 243] 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 RELIGION 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 OF THE GOSPEL By George Townshend. Helpful in presenting the Faith to students of the Christian Revelation. 188 pp.

SECURITY FOR a FAILING WORLD By Stanwood 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 Blomfield. An intimate and heart-moving history of the Faith developed through the experiences of its Founder and the Center of His Covenant.

TWO 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 Maye Harvey Gift and Alice Simmons Cox. The most comprehensive selection yet made of current writings on race from non-Bahá’í and Bahá’í sources.

A WORLD 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 Shaykh Muḥammad ‘Alí Qu’iní; Translated by Edith Roobie Sanderson. Lessons prepared especially for children by a Persian Bahá’í reacher. 98 pp.

TAHIRIH THE PURE By Martha L. Root. A study of the great Bahá’í heroine by one who has travelled to the places in Írán which are consecrated to her memory. Miss Root's book was completed in India and published in that country.

THE GLORIOUS KINGDOM OF THE FATHER FORETOLD By Virgie 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 OF 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 Bahá’í World, have been reprinted in pamphlet form.

BAHÁ’Í CENTENARY: 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 Báb, Bahá’u’lláh, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá 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 Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and Shoghi Effendi which throw clear light on important current problems and situations.

No. 1. THE IMAGE OF GOD By ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. 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. CHRISTIANS, JEWS AND MUHAMMADANS By ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. Excerpts from address delivered at Temple Emmanu-El, San Francisco, October 12, 1912. 8 pp.

No. 3. INDUSTRIAL JUSTICE By ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. An answer to a question addressed to ‘Abdu’l-Bahá by Laura Clif- [Page 244] ford Barney in 1907 and incorporated into the work published under title of "Some Answered Questions." 8 pp.

No. 4. RELIGION A LIVING ORGANISM 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. 5. A PATTERN FOR FUTURE 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 OF AMERICA By Shoghi 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 WORLD RELIGION A brief outline of the aims, teachings and history of the Bahá’í Faith, by Shoghi Effendi.

THE WORLD MOVES ON TO ITS DESTINY 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 world-struggle.

THREE SPIRITUAL TRUTHS FOR A WORLD 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.

BAHÁ’Í TEACHINGS FOR A WORLD FAITH A compilation briefly outlining the Bahá’í principles. 16 pp.

THE WORLD FAITH OF BAHÁ’U’LLÁH A brief outline and summary of the Faith prepared for newspaper editors, encyclopedias and public organizations to be filed by them for reference. Four-page folder, letterhead size.

THE BAHÁ’Í 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.

ASSURANCE OF IMMORTALITY 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.

THE 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 OF 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 Administration.") 24 pp.

THE ONENESS OF MANKIND By Hussein Rabbani. An exposition of the Bahá’í teachings on the unity of races. 24 pp. [Page 245] VICTORY OF THE SPIRIT BAHÁ’Í LITERATURE By Dorothy Baker. Presenting the Faith as the power to regenerate personal life and remold 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.

THE SPIRITUAL MEANING OF ADVERSITY Formerly under the name of Tests. By Mamie L. Seto. 28 pp.

THE LESSER AND THE MOST GREAT PEACE By George O. Latimer. A discussion of the evolution of World Peace from Political to Spiritual civilization. 32 pp.

THE MANIFESTATION By Albert P. Entzminger. 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 AGE 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 OF WORSHIP OF A WORLD FAITH Statements on the meaning, architecture, construction and history of the Bahá’í House of Worship at Wilmette. Illustrated. THE BAHÁ’Í TEMPLE. 16 pp. Illustrated teaching pamphlet in smaller size.

OUTLINES AND GUIDES FOR BAHÁ’Í STUDY CLASSES

CLASSIFICATION OF BAHÁ’Í STUDY SOURCES By William Kenneth Christian. A list of all 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 PROCEDURE Compiled by the National Spiritual Assembly. A compilation and codification of secondary administrative material. Revised edition 1942. 116 pp.

BAHÁ’Í STUDY COURSE 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 DISPENSATION OF BAHÁ’U’LLÁH Compiled by the Study Outline Committee. 34 pp.

STUDY OUTLINE FOR THE KITAB-I-ÍQÁN (Bahá’u’lláh’s Book of Certitude) by Horace 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 COURSE BASED ON BAHÁ’U’LLÁH AND THE NEW ERA By Gertrude Robinson. 8 pp.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE BAHÁ’Í HOUSE OF WORSHIP A source book prepared for Temple guides. 48 pp.

STUDY OUTLINE ON PUBLIC SPEAKING Prepared by Study Outline Committee. 4 pp.

STUDY OUTLINE ON THE ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES OF CREATIVE WRITING Prepared by Study Outline Committee. 7 pp.

STUDY OUTLINE AND AIDS FOR THE ADVENT OF DIVINE JUSTICE Prepared by Study Outline Committee 1942. 26 pp. [Page 246] INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF THE QUR’AN

10. BAHÁ’Í LITERATURE IN FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Prepared by Study Outline Committee 1942. Spanish 25 pp.

MUHAMMAD AND THE FOUNDING OF ISLAM By Study Outline Committee. 36 pp.

DEEPENING THE SPIRITUAL LIFE By Horace Holley. 4 pp.

THE WORLD ORDER OF BAHÁ’U’LLÁH By Horace Holley. 5 pp.

FUNDAMENTALS OF 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. Let- ters 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. 1 to No. 79. 58 pp.

INDEX TO BAHÁ’Í NEWS A key to the contents of Bahá’í News from 1934 to 1936: No. 80 to No. 104. 25 pp.

9. CHILDREN’S COURSES

CREATION. How to present the theme of divine creation to small children. With pic- tures. Fifteen lessons.

TO LIVE THE LIFE. Lessons and stories, with cutouts of the Temple. Twenty-four lessons for children of six to ten.

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. Hidden Words in French. 52 pp. L’Economie Mondiale de Bahá’u’lláh. By Horace Holley. 32 pp.

Chinese Bahá’u’lláh and the New Era Some Answered Questions

Dutch Russian Bahá’u’lláh and the New Era Bahá’u’lláh and the New Era Kitáb-i-fqán

Esperanto Parolado de Báb. Words of the Báb ad- dressed to Letters of the Living. 4-page leaflet.

Icelandic Bahá’u’lláh and the New Era.

11. PERIODICALS

WORLD ORDER 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.

STUDY COURSE FOR BAHÁ’U’LLÁH AND THE NEW ERA for children.

COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OUTLINE FOR CHILDREN. In three parts, Creation, Pro- gressive Revelation, Bahá’í World. Twenty- five lessons. For children in intermediate and upper grades.

CHILD’S PRAYER BOOK. 36 pp.

Vol. I April 1935-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. [Page 247]

BAHÁ’Í LITERATURE

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 periodical 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 Báb and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá; and general articles dealing with the 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, 1925-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