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Introductory materials
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Some introductory materials on the Baha'i Faith. For official websites, see www.bahai.org or bahai.com.
  1. 2022. 15 Bahá'í Word Search Puzzles, by Duane Troxel. Word-search puzzles with Bahá'í themes. Solutions provided at end. [about]
  2. 2021. Numeracy for the Junior Youth: Addition and Subtraction, by Boris Handal. Learning materials developed for use in rural schools in India, intertwining numeracy skills with spiritual concepts for the Junior Youth age range. Reflections and quotations from the Bahá'í writings are included. [about]
  3. 2021. 25 Bahá'í Crossword Puzzles, by Duane Troxel. Crossword puzzles with Bahá'í themes. Solutions provided after each puzzle. [about]
  4. 2020. Climate Change: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. [about]
  5. 2020. Baha'i Studies Youtube Playlist, by Peter Smith. Link to Smith's videos on Bábí and Bahá'í history: Emergence of the Bábí movement; Bábí conflict and collapse; development of a new religion; Bahá'u'lláh; Bahá'í beliefs and practice; geo-cultural breakthroughs; expansion of the Bahá'í Faith. [about]
  6. 2017. Bahá'ís, The: Contributing to an Emerging Global Civilization, by Bahá'í International Community. A popular magazine-format introduction to the Faith produced by the Office of Public Information of the Bahá’í International Community. [about]
  7. 2016. Baha'i Glossary, A, by Neil McMillan and Brian Didier. A glossary of Bahá'í principles and concepts, as derived from hundreds of messages of the Universal House of Justice. [about]
  8. 2016/2022. Glossary of Arabic and Persian Transcription. Comprehensive list of names and terms encountered in Bahá'í history, with transcription (accents, underlines and underdots), locations, word meanings, history and definitions. [about]
  9. 2015. Way to World Peace, The: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. [about]
  10. 2015. Importance of Religion, The: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. [about]
  11. 2014. Bahá'í: History, Beliefs, Practices, Theological Exchanges, and Current Issues, by Christopher Buck, in Handbook of Religion: A Christian Engagement with Traditions, Teachings, and Practices. Brief overviews of Bahá'í history and thought. [about]
  12. 2013. Story of the Prophets, by Farnaz Ma'sumian. Biographies of nine Manifestations, from Abraham to Bahá'u'lláh. Designed for junior youth by a retired professor of world religions, it provides a compact source of information on the founders of the world's major religions in readable language. [about]
  13. 2013. Short Introduction to the Bahá'í Faith, A, by Peter Smith. Summary prepared for the Virginia Commonwealth University website on religious movements. Includes short history, doctrines and beliefs, Bahá'í practices, issues and challenges, and references. [about]
  14. 2013. Bahá'í Studies videos, by Peter Smith. Twelve introductory videos about Bahá'í history, practice, and teachings. [about]
  15. 2013. Bahá'í Faith and Islam. Overview of connections and contrasts between the Bahá'í Faith and its parent religion. [about]
  16. 2012. Becoming a Bahá'í - What Do I Need to Know?: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. An aid to inviting people to enrol, explaining very simply what they need to know before joining the Bahá'í community. [about]
  17. 2012. Bahá'í Fast, The: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. A summary of the laws and principles of the Fast. [about]
  18. 2012-11. "This Glorious Harvest of Victory": The 1963 World Congress, by Adam Thorne. Brief history about the first international Bahá'í congress, including recollections of some participants. [about]
  19. 2012-08. Making the Invisible Visible: Introductory Books on the Bahá'í Faith, by Denis MacEoin, in Religion (iFirst), 42:3. Overview of contemporary issues in Bahá'í scholarship from an outsider's perspective, including definition of "New Religious Movement," links to Islam, and the succession of authority in light of the truncated guardianship and the lack of schisms. [about]
  20. 2011. Abdu'l-Baha in Britain: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Short overview of Abdu'l-Bahá's travels to Britain. [about]
  21. 2010. Teaching Bahá'í History in Schools: A Resource Material, by Boris Handal. A self-contained lesson addressing the history and growth of the Faith and the lives of the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh, designed for primary-school students in the broader community; contains learning objectives, learning activities, and audio-visual resources. [about]
  22. 2009-08-09. Compare: Bahá'í Faith, Islam, Christianity, Judaism. Comparison charts of statistics, basic beliefs, origins, and history. [about]
  23. 2008. Environment, Caring for: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. [about]
  24. 2007. Religion of Islam, by Ahang Rabbani. Overview of Islam: law and doctrine, The Qur'an, Hadith, the Five Pillars, Quranic interpretation. [about]
  25. 2005. Christianity and the Bahá'í Faith: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. [about]
  26. 2005-03-14. World Wide Web, The: An Owner's Manual for Bahá'í Youth, by Phil Christensen. Guide to the Internet for Bahá'í Youth. Sites to visit, sites to avoid, and other information. [Old, not updated] [about]
  27. 2004. Judaism and the Bahá'í Faith: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. [about]
  28. 2004. Islam and the Bahá'í Faith, by Abir Majid. Comprehensive overview of the relationship between the Bahá'í Faith and Islam, and background on Islam for Bahá'ís. Includes outline of Bahá'í principles and history, "An Introduction to the Bahá'í Faith." [about]
  29. 2004. Glossary and Index of Terms, in Encyclopaedia of Islam, volume 13 "Index". Comprehensive glossary of Islam. (Extracted from the final volume, #13. Encyclopedia index not included.) [about]
  30. 2004. Glosario Basico de Terminos Bahá'ís. Spanish glossary of 404 terms used in the Bahá'í writings, community and administration, as well as words related to the history of other religions, and the history of Persia, Turkey and the Holy Land. Followed by glossary from the Iqan. [about]
  31. 2004-2014. Videos for Deepening, by Duane Troxel. Four videos: The Life of the Báb, The Life of the Guardian, The Return of Christ, and What Do Bahá'ís Believe. [about]
  32. 2004-2014. Powerpoints for Deepening, by Duane Troxel. 25 presentations in Powerpoint format, on a variety of topics covering Bahá'í history, Central Figures, teachings, and relationship with Islam. [about]
  33. 2004-2009. Internet Guidance, by Bahá'í Internet Agency. Links to a variety of guidelines for online media: responding to opposition online; how to do podcasting and blogging; netiquette; SEO and hosting websites; using social networking sites; compilation on Internet communications; PowerPoint presentations. [about]
  34. 2003. Why Are We Here: Meaning of Life: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. [about]
  35. 2002. Personal Names and Titles in Islamic and Baha'i Usage, by John Walbridge, in Essays and Notes on Babi and Baha'i History. [about]
  36. 2002. New Garden, The: An Introduction to the Bahá'í Faith, by Hushmand Fatheazam. A widely-shared introductory text summarizing Bahá'í history and teachings. [about]
  37. 2002. Monarchy, The Future of: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. [about]
  38. 2002. Islam and the Bahá'í Faith: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. [about]
  39. 2002. Counsellors, Board Members, and Assistants: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. An explanation of the ‘Appointed Arm’ of the Faith. [about]
  40. 2002. Christmas and Bahá'ís: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. [about]
  41. 2002. Buddhism and the Bahá'í Faith: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. An overview of similar Bahá'í and Buddhist teachings. [about]
  42. 2002. Bahá'í Faith, The, by Robert Stockman, in Religions of the World: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices, ed. J. Gordon Melton and Martin Baumann. [about]
  43. 2002/2009. Bahá'í Faith, The, by Paula R. Hartz. Overview of Bahá'í history, teachings, and scripture, with many photographs and illustrations; part of a "World Religions" series aimed at high school students. (Offsite.) [about]
  44. 2001. Food and Farming: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. [about]
  45. 2000. Hinduism and the Bahá'í Faith: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. [about]
  46. 2000. Dear Parent ... a Message to a non-Bahá'í Parent: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. A letter written to the parents of British Bahá'í converts to dispel anxiety and misinformation. [about]
  47. 1999. Queen Victoria and the Bahá'í Faith: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. [about]
  48. 1999. New Millennium, The: A Bahá'í View: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. [about]
  49. 1998. Sikhism and the Bahá'í Faith: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Introductory leaflet describing similarities and differences between Bahá'í and Sikh teachings. [about]
  50. 1998. Bahá'í Faith, The: An Introduction, by Bahá'í International Community. An overview of the Bahá'í Faith, in words and pictures. [about]
  51. 1998. Bahá'í Centenary, The: 100 years of the Bahá'í Faith in Britain, A Brief History: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Short history of the Bahá'ís of the United Kingdom. [about]
  52. 1997. Space: The Final Frontier?: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. [about]
  53. 1997. Freedom of Speech: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. [about]
  54. 1997/2009. Introduction to the Bahá'í Tradition, in On Common Ground: World Religions in America. Brief overview of The Bab and Bahá'u'lláh; worldwide expansion; affirming oneness; feast and fireside; human equality; and becoming a Bahá'í. [about]
  55. 1997-04-24. Short Introduction to the Bahá'í Faith, A, by Moojan Momen. An introduction to the teachings, beliefs, practices, and history of the Bahá'í Faith. [about]
  56. 1996. World Citizenship: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. [about]
  57. 1996. Terrorism, Freedom from: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. [about]
  58. 1996. Good and Evil: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. [about]
  59. 1996-11-25. Brief History of the Bahá'í Faith. Chronology of major events in Bahá'í history from 1844 to 1996. [about]
  60. 1995. Women, The Status of: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Overview of the status of women in education, marriage, and the future. [about]
  61. 1995. Sustainable Development, A Bahá'í View: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. [about]
  62. 1995. Pastoral Care of Bahá'í Children: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. [about]
  63. 1995. New World Order, The: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. [about]
  64. 1995. Law and Order: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. [about]
  65. 1995-10. Science and Religion: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. [about]
  66. 1994. Is the Bahá'í Faith a World Religion?, by Seena Fazel, in Journal of Bahá'í Studies, 6:1. Examination of the terms "world religion" and "new religious movement" to demonstrate that the Bahá'í Faith is best categorized as a "world religion." [about]
  67. 1994. God, Nature of: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. The nature of God in the Bahá'í Faith. [about]
  68. 1994. Basics of the Bahá'í Faith, by Darius Shahrokh and Grace Shahrokh, in Windows to the Past. Comprehensive summary of Bahai history and teachings, distributed by Images International as a 35-page booklet. Transcript available in both English and Persian. [about]
  69. 1994/2019. Education, Bahá'í: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. [about]
  70. 1994/2012. Christ, Return of: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Some Christian prophecies and their fulfillment in the Bahá'í Faith. [about]
  71. 1994-04-27. Economics, A Bahá'í Approach: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. [about]
  72. 1993. Religions Are One: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. [about]
  73. 1993. One Human Race: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Brief introduction of ideas related to the Bahá'í concept of the oneness of mankind. [about]
  74. 1993. God's Promise to Humanity: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. [about]
  75. 1993. Cyflwyno'r Ffydd: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Welsh introduction to the Bahá'í Faith. [about]
  76. 1993. Brief Course on the Bahá'í Faith, A. Basic themes and beliefs of the Bahá'í Faith, explained succinctly, with glossary and study questions. [about]
  77. 1993. Bahá'í History, by Moojan Momen and Peter Smith. A general survey of the history of the Bahá'í Faith, including a brief overview of main events in Bábí and Bahá'í history. Next, a series of themes that have developed throughout Bahá'í history is examined. [about]
  78. 1993. Administration, Bahá'í: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Introduction to the Bahá'í administration. [about]
  79. 1993/2001. Fasting and the Bahá'í Fast: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. [about]
  80. 1993/2001. Daily Devotions: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. A summary of Bahá'í laws on daily obligatory prayer, reading the Writings, and meditation. [about]
  81. 1992. Words of Inspiration: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. [about]
  82. 1992. New Age, The: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. [about]
  83. 1992. Marriage, Bahá'í: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Bahá'u'lláh said everyone should marry. Marriage unites the physical and spiritual in a "fortress for well-being" and provides for the nurturing of children. People should choose partners carefully. Discusses the ceremony, solving problems and divorce. [about]
  84. 1992. Guide to Pronunciation, A, by Darius Shahrokh, in Windows to the Past. Pronunciation of Persian and Arabic words, clearly explained and enunciated for a non–Persian-speaking audience. [about]
  85. 1992. Family Life: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. [about]
  86. 1991. Animals, Treatment of: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Kindness toward animals is a core Bahá'í teaching about the station and capacity of animals, who have senses and feelings but not spiritual susceptibilities. Our responsibility toward animals means a decrease in their use as food in the future. [about]
  87. 1990. Suffering, The Meaning of: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. [about]
  88. 1990. Soul, Life of the: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. [about]
  89. 1990. Being A Bahá'í: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Short introduction to Bahá'í religious obligations. [about]
  90. 1990. Baha'u'llah, The Promised One: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. [about]
  91. 1990. Baha'u'llah, the Messenger of God: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Short biography of Bahá'u'lláh with scriptural excerpts. [about]
  92. 1990. Bahá'u'lláh: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. A very brief introduction to the Person of Bahá'u'lláh and some of His teachings. [about]
  93. 1990. After Communism: What Next?: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Leaflet proposing the Bahá'í Faith as a solution to the hole left in European society by the downfall of communism. [about]
  94. 1990/2017. Bahá'í Faith, What Is It?: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Basic Bahá'í teachings, beliefs and principles. [about]
  95. 1990/2012. Bahá'í Faith, The: How It Began: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. A very short introduction to Bahá'í history. [about]
  96. 1990/2010. Consultation: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. [about]
  97. 1990/2009. World Peace: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. [about]
  98. 1990/2009. Prayer and Meditation: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. [about]
  99. 1989. Bahá'í Faith 1957-1988, The: A Survey of Contemporary Developments, by Peter Smith and Moojan Momen, in Religion, 19. A general account of developments in the Bahá'í Faith during these three decades. [about]
  100. 1989/1996. Health and Healing: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. [about]
  101. 1989-2020. Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. A series of brochures for seekers and new Bahá'ís explaining basic Bahá'í teachings. [about]
  102. 1988. Bahá'í Faith, The: Sect or Religion?, by Udo Schaefer, in Bahá'í Studies, volume 16. Lengthy study defining the distinguishing features of the Bahá'í Faith as contrasted with other contemporary religious movements. [about]
  103. 1986. Oriental Words in Bahá'í Literature, Transliteration, and Pronunciation, in Bahá'í World, Vol. 18 (1979-1983). Guide to spelling and pronunciation of Arabic and Persian words encountered in Bahá'í history and writings. [about]
  104. 1985/2011. Baha'i Faith, The: The Emerging Global Religion, by William S. Hatcher and Douglas Martin. Overview of Bahá'í history and teachings, designed as an introductory textbook. Available in English or in Persian. [about]
  105. 1980. Baha'u'llah and the New Era, by John E. Esslemont. The classic introductory text on the Bahá'í Faith focusing on Bahá'í teachings and the lives of the Bab, Bahá'u'lláh, and Abdu'l-Bahá. [about]
  106. 1975. Promise of Lord Krishna, The, by Gloria A. Faizi. Bahá'í fulfillment of Krishna's prophecy of return: "Whenever there is decay of righteousness and exaltation of unrighteousness, then I Myself come forth." [about]
  107. 1975. Nine Holy Days, by Jackie Mehrabi. Booklet geared to children and junior youth, giving an overview of all principal Bahá'í holidays, and bios of the Figures they commemorate. [about]
  108. 1974. Light of Baha'u'llah, The: An Introduction to the Baha'i Faith. General introductory book: Bahá'í history, life of Bahá'u'lláh, spiritual teachings, social teachings, Bahá'í laws, administration, community life, and progressive revelation. [about]
  109. 1965. Bahá'í: A Way of Life for Millions, by Lerone Bennett Jr., in Ebony Magazine. Article reprinted from 1965 Ebony Magazine article and made into pamphlet for mass distribution. [about]
  110. 1962. Convincing Answers to Your Questions about .... Introductory pamphlet about the Bahá'í Faith, including brief solutions to some of "the problems afflicting mankind in what is regarded as the most turbulent period in history." [about]
  111. 1957. Guide to Transliteration and Pronunciation of the Persian Alphabet: together with the Numerical Value of the letters (Abjad Reckoning), by Marzieh Gail, in Bahá'í Glossary. Persian letter, key, transliteration, pronunciation, and Abjad value. [about]
  112. 1957. Bahá'í Glossary: Persian and Arabic words appearing in the Bahá'í Writings, by Marzieh Gail. The first published glossary of Bahá'í terms and names. [about]
  113. 1934. Promise of All Ages, The, by George Townshend. Overview of Bahá'í teachings: a "sketch of the religious teaching of Bahá’u’lláh on the subject of the unity of mankind and the establishment in this century of a universal and permanent peace." [about]
  114. -. About the Bahá'í Faith. Starting places for studying the Bahá'í Faith: introductory books, articles, and magazines. [about]
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