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A World Embracing Vision

This premium introductory booklet was inspired by an exhibition on the Bahá’í Faith at the St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, Glasgow, 2001. Taking its lead from the format of that exhibition, it introduces the life of Bahá’u’lláh (1817-92) and shows how His teachings are applied in the lives of individuals and families, as well as in the community of His followers in Glasgow, Scotland, th...

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Advancement of Women: A Baha'i Perspective

Advancement of Women presents the Baha'í Faith's global perspective on the equality of the sexes, including: The meaning of equalityThe education of women and the need for their participation in the world at largeThe profound effects of equality on the family and family relationshipsThe intimate relationship between equality of the sexes and global peaceChastity, modesty, sexual harassment, and r...

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Against increadible Odds

Against Incredible Odds: Life of a Twentieth Century Iranian Bahá’í Family by Baharieh Rouhani Ma‘ani is the latest in the Bahá’í Heritage series. It tells the story of one family from the Iranian town of Nayríz whose life has spanned the whole history of the Bahá’í Faith, from its earliest days to the present. Their story is the story of the Bahá’í Cause itself. The Rouhani family was a direct w...

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Ali's Dream: The Story of Baha'u'llah

The story of Ali, an eleven-year old boy living in Akka in 1912, whose life becomes a quest for the meaning of a mysterious dream. How this dream leads him to understand his Baha'i heritage and his own spiritual destiny is the theme of the book. Author John Hatcher has woven scenes and fascinating details of the history of the Baha'i Faith, drawing from them universal truths about sacrifice, suffe...

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Asíyyih Khánum: The Most Exalted Leaf, entitled Navváb

Here is a biographical essay of the wife of Bahá'u'lláh, the Founder of the Bahá'í Faith, and mother of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, the Centre of Bahá'u'lláh's Covenant. Her story, little known, is one of strength, patience, long-suffering and devotion to One who was her 'husband, the Lord of Hosts', whom she accompanied through all the vicissitudes of exile and imprisonment.

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Attaining the Dynamics of Growth: Glimpses from Five Continents

The International Teaching Center's new publication, Attaining the Dynamics of Growth: Glimpses from Five Continents, was used to inform the consultation among delegates at the Tenth International Bahá'í Convention. A concise and heart-warming publication offering case studies, testimonials, and analysis of the intensive programs of growth on five continents, Attaining the Dynamics of Growth demon...

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Bill - A Biography of Hand of the Cause og God William Sears

"Bill", a biography of Hand of the Cause of God William Sears is written by his beloved wife, Mrs. Marguerite Reimer Sears. This is a love story, first and foremost. It tells of a love between Bill and Marguerite Sears, but also of the love between the Hand of the Cause of God William Sears, and his Lord, Bahá'u'lláh, whose Cause he championed. It demonstrates how Bill fulfilled and emu...

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Blueprint for a New World: Using the Power of the Revelation of Bahá’u’lláh

What does it mean to build the ‘Kingdom of God on earth’? Why a building process and not a miraculous process, a snap of God’s fingers? Is there a model for the future society? And if so, is it something we would want? Craig Loehle suggests that a new world view is needed for society to take the next steps of social and material progress. Such a world view, he proposes, can only be provided by a n...

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Close Connections: The Bridge between Spiritual and Physical Reality

Examines the bonds between physical and spiritual reality and their implications for science. Close Connections will appeal to anyone interested in spirituality and its link to everyday life. For more than twenty-five years John Hatcher has studied the nature and purpose of physical reality by exploring the theological and philosophical implications of the authoritative Baha'i texts. His latest bo...

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Daybreak: Studying the Baha'i Teachings Day By Day

This is a carefully chosen selection of passages from the writings of Baha'u'llah, the Bab, Abdu'l-Baha, Shoghi Effendi and the Universal House of Justice intended to answer questions often asked by young people and to assist in the daily study of the Baha'i teachings. It is arranged around themes such as the following: Acquiring Perfections, Spiritual and Moral Laws, Service, Race Unity, Marriage...

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Essence of the Covenant

The Universal House of Justice has explained that "[t]he essence of the Covenant is the continuation of divine guidance after the Ascension of the Prophet through the presence in this world of an institution to which all the friends turn and which can indisputably state what is the Will of God. After ‘Abdu'l-Baha the Guardianship and the Universal House of Justice are such institutions."...

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Faith, Physics, and Psychology: Understanding the Human Spirit

Written in the style of Fritjof Capra's The Turning Point: Science, Society, and the Rising Culture, with one critical difference: Medina includes discussions regarding the role of religion and spirituality in building a new society. Despite the progress of Western Civilization in economic, scientific, and other areas, a lack of corresponding progress with respect to spiritual life has left much o...

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Fire and Gold

A thoughtfully selected compilation of quotations from the Bahá'í scriptures and other Bahá'í writings on the purpose and source of the tests that may come to us and to our society, and how we can overcome them. Brian Kurzius has delved deeply into the literature of the Bahá'í Faith, including works long out of print or difficult to come by, to find words that bring comfort, inner peace and spiri...

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Friendship: Jewels from 'Abdúl-Bahá

Part of the Jewels series presenting extracts from the writings and utterances of Abdu'l-Baha on the theme of forgiveness, helping to orient and instruct us in this sacred obligation. Inexpensive gift book, printed on fine paper in large print with specially commissioned photos. Others in series include: Love, Forgiveness, Happiness, Contentment, Hope, Peace and Unity.

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From a Gnat to an Eagle: The Story of Nathan Rutstein

From a Gnat to an Eagle is the story of Nathan Rutstein's life in his own humble words, a story of spiritual transformation and personal triumph. The child of Jewish immigrants in the Bronx, Nathan Rutstein was raised in a home devoid of books and ran the streets with gangs as a youth. When he was admitted to college on a sports scholarship, he seemed headed for a career in baseball, but the pursu...

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Global Governance and the Lesser Peace

People everywhere are rapidly coming to recognize the reality of the brotherhood of humankind but still the world is burdened with systems of international governance that were created to favour the victors of a war that ended over half a century ago and which consistently maintain the ascendancy of the rich nations. The desperate need for a system of international organization and administration ...

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God speaks again

The Baha'i- Faith is a recognized independent world religion attracting i ncreasing attention--and followers--in the U.S. and around the globe as people from all walks of life search for practical spiritual direction and meaning in these deeply troubled times. Founded nearly 160 years ago, the Baha'i- Faith is today among the fastest-growing of world religions. With more than six million followers...

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God Speaks Again: An Introduction to the Baha'i Faith

The Baha'i Faith is a recognized independent world religion attracting increasing attention-and a growing number of followers-in the U.S. and around the globe as people from all walks of life search for practical spiritual direction and confident hope for the future. God Speaks Again tells the story of this thoroughly inclusive religion and describes how the history and teachings of the Baha'i Fai...

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Happiness: Jewels from 'Abdúl-Bahá

Part of the Jewels series presenting extracts from the writings and utterances of Abdu'l-Baha on the theme of forgiveness, helping to orient and instruct us in this sacred obligation. Inexpensive gift book, printed on fine paper in large print with specially commissioned photos. Others in series include: Love, Friendship, Forgiveness, Contentment, Hope, Peace and Unity.

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Healing the wounded Soul

I sit with my 2 /-year-old grandson on my lap, and waves of memories engulf me. I was as trusting as that once. I was as innocent, too." -from Chapter 1 A survivor of childhood sexual abuse, Peterson recounts in clear and helpful detail the source of her deep shame, the difficulties she encountered in developing as a human being, and the healing roles of faith and her own independent investig...

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Heritage of Light: The Spiritual Destiny of America

An examination of a fascinating religious community and a penetrating look at the spiritual destiny of America.Heritage of Light is an accessible descirption of the American Baha'i community and a penetrating look at the spiritual destiny of America. This exploration traces the historical and spiritual connections that link the American Baha'is with the early Baha'is of Iran, who displayed an unpa...

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Hermann Grossmann - A Life for the Faith

Artist, scholar, visionary thinker, strategist, administrator and educator – here is a life to inspire all who work actively for a better world. Hermann Grossmann, born in Argentina at the dawn of the 20th century, lived and suffered through that century’s darkest hours with his German countrymen during the First and Second World Wars. But his acceptance of the teachings of Bahá’u’lláh in 1920 and...

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Hope, for a Global Ethic

What are the prospects for a world traumatized by terrorism, war, and gross human rights violations? International human rights law specialist Brian Lepard offers a surprising prognosis.

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Illumine my Heart: Baha'i Prayers for Every Occasion

Illumine My Heart is a collection of prayers from the sacred writings of the Baha'i Faith. The prayers included here will assist the individual to walk a spiritual path with practical feet and to navigate the ups and downs of life with comfort and assurance. There are prayers that deal with the tests and difficulties we face in everyday life, prayers for healing and bereavement, prayers for loved ...

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In the Glory of the Father: The Baha'i Faith and Christianity

A personal story of spiritual search and discovery that brings the reader to a surprising conclusion. With In the Glory of the Father: The Baha'i Faith and Christianity, author Brian Lepard begins by drawing on his childhood religious experiences and his study of the Bible and holy books from other world religious traditions. He recounts his own personal spiritual journey and discovery of the Baha...

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Islam and the Bahá'í Faith: An Introduction to the Bahá'í Faith for Muslims

The Bahá'í Faith has its roots in Islam yet many Muslims do not have accurate information about this fast-growing religion. Here Dr Moojan Momen, widely published author in the field of world religions, rectifies this. As well as the Qur'án, Dr Momen uses the authoritative Sunni collections of Traditions and draws on Islamic prophecies to explain the Bahá'í Faith from a Muslim perspective. He desc...

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Khanum, The Greatest Holy Leaf

The Greatest Holy Leaf, as remembered by the author, Marzieh Gail.

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Letters to the Christians

Jeremy Fox’s book, Letter to the Christians, explores the most important work of Bahá'u'lláh about Christ and Christianity (the Lawh-i-Aqdas/Most Holy Tablet). So as well as being very readable and interesting, I would recommend it as a very worthwhile read to help your teaching. I have read a number of excellent Bahá'í books about the relationship with Christianity but found this to be the best i...

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Life, Death & Immortality

The Journey of the Soul begins and ends by answering the weightiest questions we can pose about our reality as human beings: What is the purpose of life? What is death? How do we achieve true happiness? What is the soul and how does it develop? What is the nature of the afterlife? Will we know and recognize our loved ones? Answers to these questions and more are found in this profound and comforti...

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Mastering Change: Using Principles of Synergy

Everyone will find something to relate to in this excellent manual on effective communication, finding synergy through love, unity and justice, managing anger, handling pain, and understanding oneself. You may also find yourself examining the strengths and weaknesses within your relationships.

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My Bahai Faith

This is an introductory book written for the kind of people who actually end up wanting to become Bahá'ís. They are mature spiritual seekers, but not necessarily scholars. They are Christian, but not fundamentalist. They are open to new ideas, but need assurances that we are not going to be weird or cultish. They are looking for a community to join, but don't want to surrender their individuality ...

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Partners in Spirit

Heather Cardin incorporates interviews with over twenty married couples who share what has worked to strengthen their relationships during their years together. Their stories, hints, and advice illustrate the Bahá’í perspective of marriage, which involves an equal partnership in the spiritual development of both husband and wife. This provides a strong foundation for a happy and prosperous family ...

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Peace: Jewels from 'Abdúl-Bahá

Part of the Jewels series presenting extracts from the writings and utterances of Abdu'l-Baha on the theme of forgiveness, helping to orient and instruct us in this sacred obligation. Inexpensive gift book, printed on fine paper in large print with specially commissioned photos. Others in series include: Love, Friendship, Happiness, Contentment, Hope, Forgiveness and Unity.

Pris: Kr 65,00


Peace: More Than An End To War

An inspiring blueprint both for the peace of the individual and the peace of our global society. Members of the Baha’i Faith believe that the future is filled with hope and promise, for the Baha'i writings state unequivocally that world peace is not only possible, it's inevitable. In this compilation, selections from the Baha'i writings spell out how world peace can be achieved. They explain that ...

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Prisoner and the Kings, The: How One Man Changed the Course of History

A riveting historical account of a prisoner in a Turkish penal colony and the world-changing letters he sent to the religious and secular leaders. Between 1867 and 1873 a solitary prisoner in a Turkish penal colony wrote a series of letters to the kings and emperors of the day, predicting with amazing accuracy the course of modern history: the fall of several nations, the overthrow of certain indi...

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Religion on the Healing Edge

An introduction to the Baha'i Faith that challenges readers to view religion, civilization, and spirituality in a new way. Religion on the Healing Edge: What Baha'is Believe examines the defining beliefs animating the Baha'i Faith and its distinctive practices, which are intended to change the world. Author Frank Stetzer offers insights into the Baha'i community and its vision to establish a new g...

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Remembering 1969

Remembering 1969 is the story of one man's search for personal spiritual growth during the transitional times of the 1960s. Robert Atkinson offers a beautifully written portrait of a defining, transformative year in his young adult life and, in the process, tells the story of a generation in transition. Beginning on July 20, 1969, with Neil Armstrong's walk on the moon, Atkinson's journey merges w...

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Roadmaps to the Future

There has always been an interest in predicting the future. Roadmaps to the Future touches on a parade of predictions, it starts with Plato, includes reference to some brilliant and talented people throughout history who have made startling predictions, and compares Shoghi Effendi's 1936 projections about the future civilization with subsequent developments in each of the following areas; collecti...

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Seeking Faith

How do you develop a greater sense of purpose in life? How can you cultivate your own spiritual growth? And how do you know if you're heading down the right path? For many people religion is the answer. Nathan Rutstein provides a personal, thoughtful exploration of these and other questions.

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Servant of the Glory: The Life of 'Abdu'l-Bahá

Here is a clear, straight-forward and easily readable account of the remarkable life of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, the son of Bahá’u’lláh, founder of the Bahá’í Faith. A companion to Hour of the Dawn and Day of Glory, Servant of the Glory continues the story of the establishment and growth of the Faith of Bahá’u’lláh as it spread across Europe and North America.

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Shining Star, Prayers & Tablets for children

Twenty-six prayers of `Abdu'l-Bahá for children and youth is put together with beautiful illustration. Each prayer has both the Persian and English version on the same page. This is specially useful for bilingual children and youth.Collection of short prayers by Abdu'l-Baha suitable for children. Each prayer is shown in english and persian and facing page is a pencil or ink wash sketch illustratin...

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Tahirih in History

Tahirih--also known as Qurratu'l-'Ayn--is perhaps the most controversial woman in Iranian history. A poet, an activist, a scholar, a teacher a mystic, and finally a martyr, this woman stunned her nation in the middle of the nineteenth century and became a legend in her own time. This book brings together, for the first time, the most serious research that has been done on Tahirih's life. Together...

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Táhirih the Pure

Biography of Qurrat'l-Áyn, Táhirih

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The Importance of Arts in promoting the Faith, a Compilation

The 1996 Ridvan message of the Universal House of Justice to the Baha'is of the World called attention to the importance of the arts, especially the graphic and performing arts and literature, in the proclamation, expansion and consolidation of the Baha'i Faith. This compilation is intended to enlarge upon this concept. While there are many references to "the arts" in the English transla...

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The Life story of the Bab

av Jacqueine Mehrabi ISBN: 1-876322-23-3 fra www.bahaibooks.com

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The Power of Prayer

Faced with raising two children with disabilities and the loss of her own eyesight, Brode experienced seemingly insurmountable hardships in her personal life. Through her discovery of the power of prayer, she rose to meet the challenges confronting her family with remarkable strength and fortitude. Inspired by her own experiences, Brode set out to collect stories from others who had firsthand exp...

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The Purpose of Physical Reality

If people are fundamentally spiritual beings, why do we begin our lives in the physical world? According to well-known Baha'i author, scholar, and educator John Hatcher, the answer can be found in looking at the world as a classroom designed by God to instigate and nurture mental and spiritual growth. The Purpose of Physical Reality explores the components of this classroom to show how everyday ex...

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The Quest

Drawing on ‘Abdu’l-Baha’s profound explanations in Some Answered Questions, Harlan Scheffler explores the relationship between the physical and the non-physical aspects of life, between science and religion, to propose a scheme of education that will help children find their way in a globalized world now awakening to its spiritual purpose.What is life all about? What makes it work? How can childre...

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The Story of Baha'u'llah: Promised One of All Religions

An inspiring and dramatically paced introduction to the prophet and founder of the Baha'i Faith, The Story of Baha'u'llah presents in a clear narrative style the life of the Prophet from His birth into a wealthy and noble family, through His transforming spiritual experience while incarcerated in the infamous Black Pit of Tehran, and over the decades of harsh and increasingly remote exile that fol...

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Toward the Most Great Justice: Elements of Justice in a New World Order

A new world order is coming into being, confronting commonly held assumptions about identities, loyalties, and our collective future as citizens of this ailing planet. Among these perplexing changes, the challenge looms large to preserve and extend justice when faced with contibuing unfair distribution of wealth, shameless exploitation of natural resources, inequitable relations among members of t...

Pris: Kr 110,00