ABSTRACT

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.

chapter 1|13 pages

Introduction

What Is the Bahá'í Faith?

chapter 2|28 pages

Beliefs

Bahá'í Spiritual Teachings

chapter 3|29 pages

Principles

Bahá'í Social Teachings

chapter 4|32 pages

History

Bahá'u'lláh and His Covenant

chapter 5|42 pages

Scriptures and Authoritative Writings

Bahá'í Sacred Texts and Inspired Guidance

chapter 6|10 pages

Institutions

The Bahá'í Administrative Order

chapter 7|19 pages

Building Community

What Bahá'ís Do

chapter 8|14 pages

Social Action

Social and Economic Development

chapter 9|15 pages

Public Discourse

The Bahá'í International Community and the Individual

chapter 10|14 pages

Vision

Foundations for a Future Golden Age