The Baha'i Faith: The Emerging Global ReligionThis is a study of the history, teachings, administrative structure and community life of the Baha'i faith, the youngest and fastest growing of the world's independent religions. |
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The long ages of infancy and childhood , through which the human race had to
pass , have receded into the background . Humanity is now experiencing the
commotions invariably associated with the most turbulent stage of its evolution ,
the ...
The long ages of infancy and childhood , through which the human race had to
pass , have receded into the background . Humanity is now experiencing the
commotions invariably associated with the most turbulent stage of its evolution ,
the ...
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The Emerging Global Religion William S. Hatcher, James Douglas Martin. tive
force of human progress , and the Manifestation Bahá'u'lláh is the most recent
instance of revelation . 15 To put the Bahá'í concept of religion more clearly in
focus ...
The Emerging Global Religion William S. Hatcher, James Douglas Martin. tive
force of human progress , and the Manifestation Bahá'u'lláh is the most recent
instance of revelation . 15 To put the Bahá'í concept of religion more clearly in
focus ...
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even human soul and bring about any genuine change within us : “ No matter
how strong the measure of Divine grace , unless supplemented by personal ,
sustained and intelligent effort , it cannot become fully effective and be of any real
and ...
even human soul and bring about any genuine change within us : “ No matter
how strong the measure of Divine grace , unless supplemented by personal ,
sustained and intelligent effort , it cannot become fully effective and be of any real
and ...
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Contents
The Bábí Faith | 6 |
Baháulláh | 28 |
The Succession to Leadership | 50 |
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