Baha'i FaithExplores all aspects of the Baha'i faith, from the original s of its founder, Baha'u'llah, to the modern-day communities that exist in 236 countries and territories throughout the world. The youngest of the world religions, the Baha'i Faith is also one of the fastest growing, having increased from 200,000 followers worldwide in 1950 to more than six million members today. Originally founded in 1863, this religion's essential belief centers around the unity of all religions and the abolition of racial, class, and religious prejudices. This volume explores all aspects of the Baha'i Faith, from the original teachings of its founder, Baha'u'llah, to the modern-day communities that exist in 235 countries and territories throughout the world. -- Description from http://www.amazon.co.uk (April 23, 2012). |
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Contents
Preface | 6 |
Introduction The Bahai Faith and Its People | 8 |
Foundations of the Bahai Faith | 24 |
Bahaullah Founder of the Bahai Faith | 38 |
The Bahai Scriptures | 54 |
The Spread of the Bahai Faith | 68 |
Bahai Belief and Worship | 86 |
The Bahai Community | 102 |
Countries and Territories Where the Bahai World Community Has a Presence | 132 |
Fact File | 135 |
Bibliography and Web Sites | 136 |
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Glossary | 138 |
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About the Author and Series Editors | 144 |
The Bahai Faith Today | 114 |
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