An Introduction to the Baha'i FaithCambridge University Press, 2008 M04 7 - 229 pages Peter Smith traces the development of the Baha'i faith from its roots in the Babi movement of mid-nineteenth century Iran, through the lives and work of its prophet-founder, Baha'u'llah (1817-92), and his successors, to its contemporary emergence as a worldwide religion. • Explores the textual sources for Baha'i belief and practice, theology and anthropology and understanding of other religions. • Covers the concept of the spiritual path, the faith's law and administration and aspects of community life. • Examines the Baha'i's social teachings and activities in the wider world |
Contents
Section 1 | 3 |
Section 2 | 16 |
Section 3 | 43 |
Section 4 | 55 |
Section 5 | 71 |
Section 6 | 78 |
Section 7 | 99 |
Section 8 | 106 |
Section 9 | 117 |
Section 10 | 124 |
Section 11 | 133 |
Section 12 | 151 |
Section 13 | 157 |
Section 14 | 175 |
Section 15 | 187 |
Section 16 | 198 |
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