An introduction to the Baha'i faith

An introduction to the Baha'i faith / Peter Smith.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Smith, Peter, 1947 Nov. 27-
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2008.
Subjects:	Bahai Faith.
Online Access:	Contributor biographical information Publisher description Table of contents only

Table of Contents:

pt. 1. History
The Babi movement
Bahá'u'lláh and the emergence of the Baha'i faith
The ministry of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, 1892-1921
The guardianship of Shoghi Effendi, 1922-57
The Universal House of Justice, 1963-
Expansion since 1921
pt. 2. Beliefs
Baha'i texts : sources of belief and practice
Divine knowledge and guidance
Being human
The Baha'i faith and other religions
Social teachings and the vision of a new world order
pt. 3. Being a Baha'i : aspects of Baha'i life
The spiritual path
Community membership and Baha'i law
Baha'i administration
Aspects of Baha'i community life
Baha'i activities and the wider world.