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The Bahá'í Faith Book: Its History, Teachings, and Beliefs

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The Bahá'í Faith Book: Its History, Teachings, and Beliefs

History, Teachings, and Beliefs

A clear introduction to the youngest of the world's independent religions: the Báb and Bahá'u'lláh, the principle of the oneness of humanity, the progressive revelation of the prophets, and a faith that crossed the world in a century and a half.

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What you will read

  • 11 chapters, primary sources
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  • Original ink illustrations
  • Inline citations to the authorized writings
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  1. 01A New Faith in a Changing World
  2. 02The Báb and the Gate of God
  3. 03Bahá'u'lláh: The Promised One
  4. 04The Years of Exile and the Writings
  5. 05Progressive Revelation: The Chain of Prophets
  6. 06The Oneness of God, Religion, and Humanity
  7. 07'Abdu'l-Bahá and the Journey to the West
  8. 08Laws, Prayer, and the Nineteen-Day Feast
  9. 09Shoghi Effendi and the Administrative Order
  10. 10The Houses of Worship and the Community Today
  11. 11Teachings on Peace, Equality, and the Future

About this book

About this Bahai mythology guide

A clear introduction to the youngest of the world's great religions: the Báb, Bahá'u'lláh, and a faith that crossed the world in a century and a half.

In 1844, a young merchant in Persia announced that the day of God had come. He was called the Báb, the Gate, and within six years he was dead and thousands of his followers with him. From that persecution rose Bahá'u'lláh, who spent forty years a prisoner and wrote, from his cell, the scriptures of a new world religion. Today the Bahá'í Faith spans nearly every country on earth.

This book is a clear, respectful introduction. Eleven chapters cover the story of the Báb and Bahá'u'lláh, the principle of progressive revelation that links Krishna, Moses, Buddha, Jesus, and Muhammad, the central teaching of the oneness of God and humanity, the laws and the calendar, the journeys of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, and the worldwide community of today. It draws throughout on the faith's own authorized writings.

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What you will discover inside

  • The Báb, the young merchant whose claim shook Persia and cost him his life
  • Bahá'u'lláh's revelation, exile, and forty years as a prisoner
  • Progressive revelation: why Krishna, Moses, Buddha, Jesus, and Muhammad are one unfolding story
  • The oneness of God, of religion, and of all humanity
  • 'Abdu'l-Bahá and the faith's journey to the West
  • The Houses of Worship, the nine-sided temples open to people of every faith

Bahai mythology book at a glance

TraditionBahai mythology
Chapters11 chapters
Length150 pages
SourcesDrawn from the primary sources, cited inline
Reading levelBeginner-friendly. Every name and place is explained from scratch
FormatPrint-quality PDF
DeliveryPDF within 24 hours

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About the author

Guillaume Henry, founder of Mythologis

Guillaume Henry

Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Mythologis

Guillaume Henry founded Mythologis to make the world's mythologies readable without losing what makes them strange. Every Mythologis book draws on the primary sources first, cross-references multiple translations, and avoids inventing details that aren't in the originals.

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Questions about the Bahai mythology book

When will I receive my PDF?

Within 24 hours of purchase. Your download link arrives in your inbox automatically.

Why is this book not called a "mythology"?

Because the Bahá'í Faith is a young, living religion with a documented modern history, not a body of ancient myth. This book is a straightforward introduction to its history, teachings, and beliefs, written with respect and based on the faith's own scriptures.

Is this book based on primary sources?

Yes. It draws on the writings of Bahá'u'lláh (the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, the Kitáb-i-Íqán, the Hidden Words), the works of 'Abdu'l-Bahá and Shoghi Effendi, and Nabíl's narrative The Dawn-Breakers, using the standard authorized translations.

How long is the book?

Eleven chapters, around 150 pages depending on the final layout. Designed to be read in evenings or in one long sitting.

Is this book for beginners or specialists?

Beginners welcome. The book explains every name, place, and concept from scratch. Specialists will find the source citations useful for further reading.

Will there be a paperback on Amazon?

The PDF is available immediately. A KDP paperback edition follows once the book has been validated by readers.

What formats is this book available in?

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Can I order from outside the United States?

Yes. The PDF is a digital download, so it works instantly anywhere in the world, with nothing to ship. Where a paperback edition exists, it is sold across Amazon's international marketplaces, with shipping rates and delivery times depending on your country.

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