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Suggested Reading

Bahá'í literature is very rich. Bahá'u'lláh revealed countless volumes on a wide variety of subjects. Many of His Writings have been translated into English and are available from several sources. The authoritative interpretations of 'Abdú'l-Bahá, the Centre of Bahá'u'lláh's Covenant and the written guidance from Shoghi Effendi, The Guardian of the Faith, are an additional source for an understanding of the significance of Bahá'u'lláh's Revelation.

For the reader who wishes to find an introductory work on the Bahá'í Faith or historical accounts of the first century of this newest of world religions, there are many titles to choose from. We have assembled here some suggested reading material. This list is by no means exhaustive.

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Learning Online: Suggested Reading

Intro Books

Sacred Writings

Works of 'Abdu'l-Bahá

History Works

Sources


General Introductory Books

Title.
Author
The Bahá'í Faith. The Emerging Global Religion William S. Hatcher J. Douglas Martin
Bahá'u'lláh and the New Era J.D. Esslemont


Sacred Writings

Title.
Author
Tablets of Bahá'u'lláh, Revealed After the Kitáb-i-Aqdas Bahá'u'lláh
Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh Bahá'u'lláh
Kitab-I-Iqan, Book of Certitude Bahá'u'lláh
Epistle to the Son of the Wolf Bahá'u'lláh
Hidden Words Bahá'u'lláh
Seven Valleys & Four Valleys Bahá'u'lláh
Prayers and Meditations Bahá'u'lláh

Works of 'Abdu'l-Bahá

Title.
Author
Selections from the Writings of 'Abdú'l-Bahá 'Abdú'l-Bahá
Some Answered Questions 'Abdú'l-Bahá
Paris Talks 'Abdú'l-Bahá


History Works

Title.
Author
Bahá'u'lláh, the King of Glory H. M. Balyuzi
God Passes By Shoghi Effendi
The Báb H. M. Balyuzi
`Abdu'l-Bahá: The Centre of the Covenant of Bahá'u'lláh H. M. Balyuzi
Vignettes from the Life of ‘Abdu'l-Bahá Annamarie Honnold


Sources

Publishers or Distributors
Bahá'í Distribution Service
George Ronald





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