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 teachings
- Principles: Bahá'í social teachings
- History: Bahá'u'lláh and his covenant.
- Scripture: Bahá'í sacred texts and inspired guidance
- Institutions: The Bahá'í Administrative Order
- Building community: What Bahá'ís do
- Social action: Bahá'í social and economic development projects
- Public discourse: The Bahá'í International Community
- Vision: Foundations for a future golden age
With 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.
Author: Christopher Buck
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 11/27/2020
Pages: 250
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.00w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9781138346161
ISBN10: 1138346160
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Baha' i
- Education | Teaching | Subjects | Arts & Humanities
- Religion | Spirituality
About the Author
Christopher Buck is an independent scholar and former professor at Michigan State University, USA; Quincy University, USA; Millikin University, USA; and Carleton University, Canada.
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