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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Page 100
When one attains physical maturity in adulthood , he becomes responsible for his
further progress , which now depends entirely on the efforts he himself makes .
Through the daily struggles of material existence , one gradually deepens his ...
When one attains physical maturity in adulthood , he becomes responsible for his
further progress , which now depends entirely on the efforts he himself makes .
Through the daily struggles of material existence , one gradually deepens his ...
Page 108
explained that the struggle to gain control of physical desires and to channel
them creatively is a necessary part of man's growth process . It is by harmonizing
our spiritual and physical natures that we achieve completeness . If we do not
make ...
explained that the struggle to gain control of physical desires and to channel
them creatively is a necessary part of man's growth process . It is by harmonizing
our spiritual and physical natures that we achieve completeness . If we do not
make ...
Page 109
The Bahá'í writings acknowledge explicitly that certain physical factors beyond
the control of the individual , such as genetic weaknesses , or inadequate
childhood nutrition , can have a significant effect on one's development during his
earthly ...
The Bahá'í writings acknowledge explicitly that certain physical factors beyond
the control of the individual , such as genetic weaknesses , or inadequate
childhood nutrition , can have a significant effect on one's development during his
earthly ...
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Contents
The Bábí Faith | 6 |
Baháulláh | 28 |
The Succession to Leadership | 50 |
Copyright | |
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| Title | The Baha'i Faith: The Emerging Global Religion |
| Authors | William S. Hatcher, James Douglas Martin |
| Edition | reprint |
| Publisher | Harper & Row, 1989 |
| Original from | Pennsylvania State University |
| Digitized | 26 Jun 2009 |
| ISBN | 0060637935, 9780060637934 |
| Length | 228 pages |
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