Baha'i Faith: The Basics

Bahá’í Faith: The Basics

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.