The Bahá'í Faith: A Short IntroductionThe Baha'i Faith has, in its short 150-year history, succeeded instablishing itself in every country of the world. This book is an attempt toonvey the teachings of the Baha'i Faith as they relate to the individual, toociety and to the world as a whole. There are also sections on the historyf the laws of the religion. Chapters 1 and 2 deal with the individual andhe family, while Chapters 3 and 4 examine the global and social concerns ofhe Baha'i Faith. Chapter 5 details the principles and structure of Baha'idministration, while Chapter 6 gives details of Baha'i laws. Chapter 7xamines theological teachings, while Chapters 8 and 9 consider both the pastnd the future of this rapidly growing world religion. |
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SHOGHI EFFENDI In his Will and Testament, 'Abdu'l-Baha appointed his eldest
grandson, Shoghi Effendi, as leader of the Baha'i community (the Guardian of the
Baha'i Faith) and as the authorized interpreter of the Baha'i scriptures. During ...
SHOGHI EFFENDI In his Will and Testament, 'Abdu'l-Baha appointed his eldest
grandson, Shoghi Effendi, as leader of the Baha'i community (the Guardian of the
Baha'i Faith) and as the authorized interpreter of the Baha'i scriptures. During ...
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Written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi, Compilation of Compilations, vol. 1, no. 539,
p. 241. 8. Compilation of Compilations, vol.1, no. 839, p. 391. 9. 'Abdu'l-Baha,
Selections, no. 113, p. 138. 10. Letter of Universal House of Justice in
Compilation ...
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Bibliographic information
| Title | The Bahá'í Faith: A Short Introduction From Buddhism to Sufism Series Oneworld Short Guides Series |
| Author | Moojan Momen |
| Edition | reprint, reissue |
| Publisher | Oneworld, 1999 |
| ISBN | 1851682090, 9781851682096 |
| Length | 153 pages |
| Subjects | › Religion / Baha'i |
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