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About this book After Christianity, the Baha'i Faith is the most geographically widespread of the world religions, with members in virtually every corner of the earth. Its global outlook, its core beliefs of peace, harmony and tolerance, as well as its high regard for ethical conduct, make it a faith with a broad and potent appeal in the modern world. This elegant guide provides an accessible introduction to all the key aspects of the Baha'i Faith, from its founding figures and sacred texts, to...

Featuring over 200 breathtaking photographs commissioned from the acclaimed photographer Paul Slaughter, this is a stunning four-color guide to the Bah' Faith, the youngest of the world religions. In an age where so many are preoccupied with issues of freedom, harmony, spirit and community, the Bah' Faith and its teachings are more relevant today than ever before. This volume combines comprehensive coverage of the faith's teachings, leaders, texts, practices and organization, with images reflecting...

The Baha'i Faith has, in its short 150-year history, succeeded in establishing itself in every country of the world. This book is an attempt to convey the teachings of the Baha'i Faith as they relate to the individual, to society and to the world as a whole. There are also sections on the history of the laws of the religion. Chapters 1 and 2 deal with the individual and the family, while Chapters 3 and 4 examine the global and social concerns of the Baha'i Faith. Chapter 5 details the principles...

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 Bah' Faith is the youngest of the world's independent religions and the second most widespread after Christianity. Dating from its Iranian origins in 1844, it has rapidly spread to every country of the world and counts more than five million adherents. The central teaching of Bah'u'llh, the founder of the Bah' Faith, is that it is imperative for humanity to recognize that it is a single race so that it can act in unity as one global community to meet the challenges of the present day. The Bah...

In this clear and informative guide, Momen provides a vibrant introduction to all aspects of this fast-expanding faith, which now has over 5.5 million adher ents. From the spiritual development of the individual to the belief in the need for world peace, this gives anyone interested in the contemporary religious landscape an insight into this 150-year old tradition, whose spiritual and social teachings are so much in tune with the concerns of today.

Janet A. Khan is a member of the Research Department at the Baha'i World Center in Haifa, Israel, where she has lived with her husband, Peter Khan, since 1983. Dr. Khan previously held academic positions at the University of Michigan and the University of Queensland. She is the co-author with Peter Khan of Advancement of Women: A Baha'i Perspective.

'The Lion Encyclopedia of World Religions' Description This illustrated high-quality reference book provides schools and families with concise, accurate and age-appropriate information on the variety of faiths that have existed and are current in the world today. The contents cover: What is Religion? Ibrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam); Eastern religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism); East Asian religions (Jainism, Religions of China and Japan); and, Modern religions (the Baha'i faith...