Bahá’í Faith: The Basics

Bahá’í Faith: The Basics provides a thorough and accessible introduction to a fascinating, independent world religion. Examining its historical development, current “community-building” efforts and the social contributions of the Bahá’í Faith in the world today, this introduction covers:

  • Beliefs: Bahá’í spiritual teachings.
  • Principles: Bahá’í social teachings.
  • History: Bahá’u’lláh and his covenant.
  • Scripture: Bahá’í sacred texts and inspired guidance.
  • Institutions: The Bahá’í Administrative Order.
  • Building community: What Bahá’ís do.
  • Social action: Bahá’í social and economic development projects.
  • Public discourse: The Bahá’í International Community.
  • Vision: Foundations for a future golden age.

With features including a glossary of terms, and references to the Bahá’í writings throughout, this is the ideal text for students and interested readers wanting to familiarize themselves with the Bahá’í Faith. 

Bahá’í Faith: The Basics provides a thorough and accessible introduction to a fascinating, independent world religion. Examining its historical development, current “community-building” efforts and the social contributions of the Bahá’í Faith in the world today, this introduction covers:

  • Beliefs: Bahá’í spiritual teachings.
  • Principles: Bahá’í social teachings.
  • History: Bahá’u’lláh and his covenant.
  • Scripture: Bahá’í sacred texts and inspired guidance.
  • Institutions: The Bahá’í Administrative Order.
  • Building community: What Bahá’ís do.
  • Social action: Bahá’í social and economic development projects.
  • Public discourse: The Bahá’í International Community.
  • Vision: Foundations for a future golden age.

With features including a glossary of terms, and references to the Bahá’í writings throughout, this is the ideal text for students and interested readers wanting to familiarize themselves with the Bahá’í Faith. 

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  • Contributors:: Christopher Buck 
  • Format: Softcover book | 250 pages
  • Dimensions: 130 x 200 x 10 mm | 300 g
  • Publisher: Routledge, 2020
  • Language: English
  • SKU: BKS-INT-F.0388

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