The Baha'i Faith
A Short Introduction
2nd Edition
Will be published approx. on 29. July 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-85168-209-6 (ISBN)
Description
The Baha'i Faith has, in its short 150-year history, succeeded in establishing itself in every country of the world. This book is an attempt to convey the teachings of the Baha'i Faith as they relate to the individual, to society and to the world as a whole. There are also sections on the history of the laws of the religion. Chapters 1 and 2 deal with the individual and the family, while Chapters 3 and 4 examine the global and social concerns of the Baha'i Faith. Chapter 5 details the principles and structure of Baha'i administration, while Chapter 6 gives details of Baha'i laws. Chapter 7 examines theological teachings, while Chapters 8 and 9 consider both the past and the future of this rapidly growing world religion.
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Series
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 225 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
230 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85168-209-6 (9781851682096)
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Content
Part 1 The individual: how can we be happy? the spiritual quest; what are we and what is our purpose?; what we must become; can we reach these goals?; the pursuit of freedom; physical and spiritual health. Part 2 The family: marriage; children and family life; education. Part 3 Society: freedom from prejudice; the advancement of women; science, technology and the environment; liberty and human rights; agriculture; teachings on government and social policy; teachings on economics; general principles and other teachings. Part 4 Global concerns: the unity of humankind; world order; social and economic development. Part 5 The Baha'i community: structures; principles of Baha'i administration. Part 6 Baha'i laws: prayer, reading of scripture and mediation; fasting; marriage and divorce; death and burial; cruelty to animals; abolitions and prohibitions. Part 7 Theological teachings: the nature of the highest reality (God); the divine educator, the Manifestation of God; true religion; the goal of human life (salvation); the cause and purpose of suffering; life after death. Part 8 The history of the Baha'i faith: the Bab; Baha'u'llah; 'Abdu'l-Baha; Shoghi Effendi; the universal house of justice. Part 9 The Baha'i world today: the expansion of the Baha'i community; cooperation with the United Nations and other international agencies; social and economic development projects; the Baha'i community as a model.