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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... Spiritual Assembly . This is formed in any country where there are sufficient Local Spiritual Assemblies . Delegates are elected to a National Convention , at which the National Spiritual Assembly is elected . In some parts of the world ...
... Spiritual Assembly . This is formed in any country where there are sufficient Local Spiritual Assemblies . Delegates are elected to a National Convention , at which the National Spiritual Assembly is elected . In some parts of the world ...
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... SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLIES Concerning the duties laid upon the members of Local and National Spiritual Assemblies , Shoghi Effendi writes : Let it be made clear to every inquiring reader that among the most outstanding and sacred duties ...
... SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLIES Concerning the duties laid upon the members of Local and National Spiritual Assemblies , Shoghi Effendi writes : Let it be made clear to every inquiring reader that among the most outstanding and sacred duties ...
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... Spiritual 12 Assemblies 56 81 113 125 149 172 Local Spiritual Assemblies 708 3,379 5,902 17,037 23,634 19,486 17,780 Localities where Bahá'ís reside 3,117 11,092 31,883 69,541 102,704 112,137 119,276 NOTES : Figures taken from P. Smith ...
... Spiritual 12 Assemblies 56 81 113 125 149 172 Local Spiritual Assemblies 708 3,379 5,902 17,037 23,634 19,486 17,780 Localities where Bahá'ís reside 3,117 11,092 31,883 69,541 102,704 112,137 119,276 NOTES : Figures taken from P. Smith ...
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