The Baha'i Faith: A Beginner's GuideA valuable and relevant insight into the youngest world religion. The youngest of the world religions and the second most widespread after Christianity, the Baha’i Faith is well known for its belief in the oneness of all religions. In this clear, readable, and informative guide, Momen provides a vibrant introduction to all aspects of this fast-expanding faith, which now has over 5.5 million adherents. From its teachings on 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, whose spiritual and social teachings are so much in tune with the concerns of today. |
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... religion and politics, and everything in between. Innovative and affordable, books in the series are perfect for anyone curious about the way the world works and the big The Bahā'í Faith A Beginner's Guide Moojan Momen Ko Lo. ideas. of.
... religion and politics, and everything in between. Innovative and affordable, books in the series are perfect for anyone curious about the way the world works and the big The Bahā'í Faith A Beginner's Guide Moojan Momen Ko Lo. ideas. of.
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... religious movement into a fast-growing global religion. Now established in every country of the world, it is rapidly emerging out of obscurity to take its place alongside older and more established world religions. In the course of its ...
... religious movement into a fast-growing global religion. Now established in every country of the world, it is rapidly emerging out of obscurity to take its place alongside older and more established world religions. In the course of its ...
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A Beginner's Guide Moojan Momen. religious) most of the time, religion has no impact on any other part of their lives or on the society in which they live. If you want to understand the Bahá'í Faith, however, you need to think ...
A Beginner's Guide Moojan Momen. religious) most of the time, religion has no impact on any other part of their lives or on the society in which they live. If you want to understand the Bahá'í Faith, however, you need to think ...
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... religion, some have called the Bahá'í Faith an eclectic or syncretic religion, one that gathers together the best aspects of the other religions. Since Bahá'ís believe that all religion emanates from the same spiritual source, they also ...
... religion, some have called the Bahá'í Faith an eclectic or syncretic religion, one that gathers together the best aspects of the other religions. Since Bahá'ís believe that all religion emanates from the same spiritual source, they also ...
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... religion after Christianity – only the Roman Catholic Church is more widespread. Some of the reasons for the fact that the Bahá'í Faith has proved so attractive to such a wide array of humanity will, I hope, emerge from a reading of ...
... religion after Christianity – only the Roman Catholic Church is more widespread. Some of the reasons for the fact that the Bahá'í Faith has proved so attractive to such a wide array of humanity will, I hope, emerge from a reading of ...
Contents
The family | |
Global concerns | |
The Baháí community | |
Baháí laws | |
The history of the Baháí Faith | |
The Baháí world today | |
Bibliography | |
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