An Introduction to the Baha'i Faith

ISBN-13: 9780521681070 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 256 str.

Peter Smith

Opis

Peter Smith traces the development of the Baha i faith from its roots in the Babi movement of mid-nineteenth century Iran, through the lives and work of its prophet-founder, Baha'u'llah (1817-92), and his successors, to its contemporary emergence as a worldwide religion. Explores the textual sources for Baha i belief and practice, theology and anthropology and understanding of other religions. Covers the concept of the spiritual path, the faith s law and administration and aspects of community life. Examines the Baha i s social teachings and activities in the wider world"

Spis treści

Prologue; Part I. History: 1. The Babi movement; 2. Bahá'u'lláh and the emergence of the Baha'i Faith; 3. The ministry of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, 1892–1921; 4. The guardianship of Shoghi Efendi (1922–57); 5. The Universal House of Justice, 1963–; 6. Expansion since 1921; Part II. Beliefs: 7. Baha'i texts: sources of belief and practice; 8. Divine knowledge and guidance; 9. Being human; 10. The Baha'i faith and other religions; 11. Social teachings and the vision of a new world order; Part III. Being a Baha'i: Aspects of Baha'i Life: 12. Community and membership and Baha'i law; 13. Baha'i administration; 14. Aspects of Baha'i community life; 15. Baha'i activities and the wider world; Some final comments; Appendix: recent Baha'i leaders.