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Reflections on the First Century of the Formative Age

A Message from The Universal House of Justice

The full version of the landmark 28 November 2023 letter from the Universal House of Justice. It serves as a source for study and reflection to gain a deeper understanding of Bahá’í history, the Administrative Order, and the society-building power of the Faith.

The full version of the landmark 28 November 2023 letter from the Universal House of Justice. It serves as a source for study and reflection to gain a deeper understanding of Bahá’í history, the Administrative Order, and the society-building power of the Faith.

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Categories:
Writings of the Universal House of Justice |
Bahá’í Administration |
Development of Bahá’í Institutions |
International plans |
Bahá'í History

Contributors:: Universal House of Justice (Author)
Format: Softcover book | 58 pages
Dimensions: 165 x 235 x 5 mm | 250 g
Language: English
Digital Source: Bahá'í Reference Library
SKU: SCR-UHJ-E.0132

About The Universal House of Justice

The Universal House of Justice is the international governing council of the Bahá’í Faith. Bahá’u’lláh ordained the creation of this institution in His book of laws, the Kitáb-i-Aqdas. Since its establishment in 1963, the Universal House of Justice has guided the Bahá’í world community to develop its capacity to participate in building a prosperous global civilization.

Titles by The Universal House of Justice

Bahá’í Administration

Development of Bahá’í Institutions

International plans

Bahá’í History: Overviews

God Passes By Shoghi Effendi
Century of Light Bahá’í World Centre
Bábí and Báha'í Religions, 1844-1944 Moojan Momen
A Basic Bahá'í ChronologyGlenn Cameron
Bahá'í Communities of Iran, Vol. 1 Moojan Momen
175 Years of PersecutionFereydun Vahman
The Bahá’í Faith in Words and ImagesJohn Danesh and Seena Fazel
Bahá'í Communities of Iran, Vol. 2 Moojan Momen
The Bahá’í Community of the British Isles, 1844–1963Adam Thorne
Reflections on the First Century of the Formative Age Universal House of Justice

1844-1853: Ministry of The Báb

The Dawn-BreakersNabil-i-A'zam
The Báb Hasan Balyuzi
Primal Point Robert Weinberg
The Báb and the Babi Community of IranFereydun Vahman
Selections From The Writings Of E.G. Browne - On The Bábí And Bahá'í Religions Moojan Momen
Khadijih Bagum Hasan Balyuzi
Leaves of Twin Divine Trees Baharieh Ma'ani
ZanjanAaron Emmel
Nabil's Narrative (abridged)Nabil
The Gate Chris Rowan Grainger
The Half of it was Never Told Carolyn Sparey Fox
Rejoice in My Gladness Janet Ruhe-Schoen
Heroes of the New AgeEdward Diliberto
Three Heroic Followers of the Báb Ann Vickers
Robe of Light David Ruhe
The Life of the Báb Helena Hastie
Heroes of the Dawn BreakersIvan Loyd
The Chosen PathHussein Ahdieh
A Child in the Holy LandGisu Mohadjer
Trilogy of Consecration Boris Handal
Created Equal Baharieh Maani

1853-1892: Ministry of Bahá’u’lláh

1892-1921: Ministry of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

‘Abdu’l-Bahá: The Centre of the Covenant of Bahá'u'lláh Hasan Balyuzi
Vignettes from the Life of 'Abdu'l-BaháAnnamarie Honnold
Memorials of the Faithful ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
A World Without WarHoda Mahmoudi
‘Abdu’l-Bahá: The Master George Townshend
Ambassador to Humanity Robert Weinberg
Memories of Nine Years in AkkaYouness Afroukhteh
In the Footsteps of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the UK
The Life of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá Helena Hastie
‘Abdu’l-Bahá in Their Midst Earl Redman
Visiting ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Vol. 1 Earl Redman
Visiting ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Vol. 2 Earl Redman
Apostle of Peace, Vol. 1 Amin Egea
Apostle of Peace, Vol. 2 Amin Egea
Lighting the Western SkyKathryn Hogenson
‘Abdu’l-Bahá in France, 1911-1913Jan Jasion
The Chosen HighwayLady Blomfield
Lady Blomfield Robert Weinberg
Ethel Jenner Rosenberg Robert Weinberg
‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Two Visits to BristolCarole Huxtable Lulham
‘Abdu’l-Bahá in New YorkHussein Ahdieh
Stories about 'Abdu'l-Baha Gloria Faizi
Stories told by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá Amir Badiei
Khanum Marzieh Gail
Siyyid Mustafa Rumi Iran Muhajir
Mirza Ali-Akbar-i-Nakhjavani Ali Nakhjavani
A Seed in Your HeartJanet Rose
The Khamsis: A Cradle of Pure Gold Boris Handal
Through the eyes of Margaret CousinsKeith Munro (Grandnephew of Margaret Cousins)
Portraits of some Bahá'í WomenZebby Whitehead
Journey to a Mountain Michael Day
Leaves of Twin Divine Trees Baharieh Ma'ani
He Loved and ServedNathan Rutstein
Bahá'í Communities of Iran, Vol. 1 Moojan Momen
‘Abdu’l-Bahá: The Perfect ExemplarDariush Lamy
Portals to FreedomHoward Colby Ives
Fragrance of Glory Michael Day
‘Abdu’l-Bahá Ann Vickers
Encounters with ‘Abdu’l-Bahá (CD)
William Henry RandallBahiyyih Randall-Winckler
John David BoschAngelina Diliberto Allen
Agnes Baldwin Alexander Earl Redman
The Life of Laura BarneyMona Khademi
The Maxwells of Montreal, Vol. 1 Violette Nakhjavani
Infinite HorizonsKathryn Jewett Hogenson
Bahá'í Communities of Iran, Vol. 2 Moojan Momen
Leroy IoasAnita Ioas Chapman

1921-1957: Ministry of the Guardian

The Priceless Pearl Ruhiyyih Rabbani
Shoghi Effendi, RecollectionsUgo Giachery
Shoghi Effendi Through the Pilgrim's Eye, Vol. 1 Earl Redman
Shoghi Effendi Through the Pilgrim's Eye, Vol. 2 Earl Redman
Martha Root Mabel Garis
George TownshendDavid Hofman
Siyyid Mustafa Rumi Iran Muhajir
A Seed in Your HeartJanet Rose
Hand of the Cause of God Furutan Iran Muhajir
The Story Of My Heart‘Alí-Akbar Furútan
FaiziMay Faizi-Moore
Dr Muhajir Iran Muhajir
From Copper to GoldDorothy Freeman
The Maxwells of Montreal, Vol. 2 Violette Nakhjavani
Portraits of some Bahá'í WomenZebby Whitehead
Coronation on Carmel Michael Day
Man of the Trees: Richard St. Barbe Baker, the First Global Conservationist Paul Hanley
A History of the Bahá'í Faith in South Carolina Louis Venters
Shoghi Effendi: Author of Teaching Plans Ali Nakhjavani
The Life of the Guardian Helena Hastie
Fires in Many HeartsDoris McKay
Shoghi Effendi Hitjo Garst
Agnes Baldwin Alexander Earl Redman
The Life of Laura BarneyMona Khademi
Infinite HorizonsKathryn Jewett Hogenson
Shu‘á: Ray of the SunShapour Rassekh
Leroy IoasAnita Ioas Chapman
A Child in the Holy LandGisu Mohadjer
Milly Abu’l-Qásim Faizi
Sole Desire Serve CauseDon Brown
Her Eternal CrownDella Marcus
Knight with a BriefcaseJudith Kaye Logsdon-Dubois
The Art of Empowering OthersJuliet Gentzkow
Hermann Grossmann, Hand of the Cause of GodSusanne Pfaff-Grossmann
The Life and Times of Charles DunningKeith Munro
The Bahá’í Community of the British Isles, 1844–1963Adam Thorne
Eve Nicklin Boris Handal
Reflections on the First Century of the Formative Age Universal House of Justice
Beyond East and WestBernard Leach
Attorney for Racial JusticeGwendolyn Etter-Lewis

1957 onwards

Ministry of the Custodians 1957-1963
Dr Muhajir Iran Muhajir
FaiziMay Faizi-Moore
Hand of the Cause of God Furutan Iran Muhajir
The Story Of My Heart‘Alí-Akbar Furútan
Our Friend MonaAzadeh Rohanian Perry
John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie Susan Engle
A History of the Bahá'í Faith in South Carolina Louis Venters
Manijeh, Not Only A Change Of NameManijeh Saatchi
Without HesitationAnisa Abdul-Razzaq Abbas
Crossing the LineRichard Abercrombie
Shu‘á: Ray of the SunShapour Rassekh
When Reason SleepsAudrey Mellard
Anchor of FaithRichard W Thomas
The Great African Safari Violette Nakhjavani
Eve Nicklin Boris Handal
The JourneyNahid Meshgin
Reflections on the First Century of the Formative Age Universal House of Justice
Lotus of BahapurSheriar Nooreyezdan
Make Life ColorfulOmid Vafa
Our Story is OneMaryam Safajoo