The Baha'i Faith: A Beginner's Guide

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Oneworld Publications, Dec 1, 2012 - Religion - 160 pages
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In this clear, readable, and informative guide, Momen provides a vibrant introduction to all aspects of the Baha’i Faith, which now has over 5.5 million adherents. From the spiritual development of the individual to the belief in the need for world peace, Momen’s comprehensive study gives anyone interested in the contemporary religious landscape an authoritative insight into this 150-year old tradition. Dr Moojan Momen is a Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society and a member of both the British Society for Middle Eastern Studies and the Association for Baha’i Studies.

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Contents

Introduction
The family
Global concerns
Baháí laws
The history of the Baháí Faith
The Baháí world today
Bibliography
Copyright

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The Bahá'í Faith: A Beginner's Guide
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About the author (2012)

Dr Moojan Momen has lectured at many universities on topics in Middle Eastern studies and religious studies. He is a Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society and the author of many books on world religions including Baha'u'llah: A Short Biogrpahy, also published by Oneworld.

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TitleThe Baha'i Faith: A Beginner's Guide
Beginner's Guides
AuthorMoojan Momen
PublisherOneworld Publications, 2012
ISBN1780741316, 9781780741314
Length160 pages
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