The World of the Bah' Faith by Robert H. Stockman Paperback Book

Description: The World of the Bah' Faith by Robert H. Stockman An outstanding guide to the Baháí Faith and its culture in all its geographical and historical diversity. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The World of the Baháí Faith is an outstanding guide to the Baháí Faith and its culture in all its geographical and historical diversity. Written by a distinguished team of international contributors, this volume explores the origin of this religion and contains substantial thematic articles on the living experience of the global Baháí community. The volume is organised into six distinct sections:Leadership and Authoritative TextsTheologyHumanitySocietyThe Contemporary Baháí CommunityHistory and Spread of the Baháí CommunityThese sections cover such themes as the afterlife, artistic expression, Baháí institutions, devotional life, diversity, economics, education, the environment and sustainability, family life, gender, human nature, interfaith relations, international governance, law, marriage, peace, persecution, philosophy, race, science and religion, scripture, spirituality, and work. The development of the Baháí Faith is outlined in ten regional articles.This volume provides an authoritative and accessible source of information on all topics important to the Baháí Faith. The World of the Baháí Faith will be essential reading to students and scholars studying world religions and comparative religion. It will also be of interest to those in related fields such as sociology, political science, anthropology, and ethics. Author Biography Robert H. Stockman is Director of the Wilmette Institute for the Study of the Baháí Faith, USA, and an instructor at Indiana University South Bend, USA. Table of Contents Introduction Part 1 Leadership and Authoritative Texts 1. Overview: The Central Figures, the Institutions of the Baháí Faith, and the Covenant 2. The Báb 3. The Writings and Teachings of the Báb 4. Baháulláh 5. The Writings of Baháulláh 6. Abdul-Bahá 7. The Writings and Utterances of Abdul-Bahá 8. Shoghi Effendi Rabbani 9. The English Language Writings of Shoghi Effendi 10. The Writings of Shoghi Effendi in Persian 11. The Universal House of Justice 12. The Writings of the Universal House of Justice Part 2 Theology 13. Theology and Philosophy 14. God, Revelation, and Manifestation 15. Progressive Revelation 16. Interfaith Relations 17. Science and Religion Part 3 Humanity 18. Oneness and Unity 19. The Physical and Spiritual Dimensions of Human Nature 20. Unity in Diversity: African Americans and the Baháí Faith 21. The Equality of the Sexes 22. Mysticism 23. Progress of the soul: life after death 24. Spirituality and Spiritual Practices Part 4Society 25. Artistic Expression 26. Economics: The Prosperity of the World and the Development of Nations 27. Education 28. Environment and Sustainability 29. Governance 30. Law 31. Marriage and Family Life 32. Peace 33. Work and Business Part 4 Contemporary Baháí Community 34. The Covenant and Covenant-breaking 35. The Baháí Administrative Order 36. Constructive Agency 37. Consultation 38. A Culture of Learning 39. Devotional Life 40. Religious Persecution of Baháís Under the Islamic Republic of Iran Part 5History and Spread of the Baháí Community 41. The History of the Bábí and Baháí Faiths 42. Arab Middle East 43. Europe 44. Iran 45. Latin America and the Caribbean 46. North America 47. Northeast Asia 48. Oceania 49. South Asia 50. Southeast Asia 51. Sub-Saharan Africa Glossary of Baháí Terms Details ISBN1032186070 Author Robert H. Stockman Pages 648 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Series Routledge Worlds Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781032186078 Format Paperback Publication Date 2024-01-29 Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Alternative 9781138367722 Edited by Robert H. Stockman DEWEY 297.93 Illustrations 3 Line drawings, black and white; 33 Halftones, black and white; 36 Illustrations, black and white Audience Tertiary & Higher Education UK Release Date 2024-01-29 ISBN-10 1032186070 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159412701;

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