Baha’i Faith: The Basics

by: Christopher Buck (Author)
Edition: 1st

Publication Date: 27 Nov. 2020

Language: English

Print Length: 262 pages

ISBN-10: 1138346160

ISBN-13: 9781138346161

Book Description

Bahá’í Faith: The Basics provides a thorough and accessible introduction to a fascinating, independent world religion. Examining its historical development, current “community-building” efforts and the social contributions of the Bahá’í Faith in the world today, this introduction covers: Beliefs: Bahá’í spiritual teachingsPrinciples: Bahá’í social teachingsHistory: Bahá’u’lláh and his covenant.Scripture: Bahá’í sacred texts and inspired guidanceInstitutions: The Bahá’í Administrative OrderBuilding community: What Bahá’ís doSocial action: Bahá’í social and economic development projectsPublic discourse: The Bahá’í Inteational CommunityVision: Foundations for a future golden ageWith features including a glossary of terms, and references to the Bahá’í writings throughout, this is the ideal text for students and interested readers wanting to familiarize themselves with the Bahá’í Faith.