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Abstract: The classic — and canonical — historical summary and interpretation of the significance of the development of the Bábí and Baháʼí religions from 1844 to 1944. Notes: See translations of the French passages in God Passes By.
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| Introduction | iii |
| Foreword | xi |
| FIRST PERIOD THE MINISTRY OF THE BÁB 1844-1853 | |
| Chapter I: The Birth of the Bábí Revelation | 3 |
| Chapter II: The Báb's Captivity in Ádhirbayján | 17 |
| Chapter III: Upheavals in Mázindarán, Nayríz and Zanján | 35 |
| Chapter IV: The Execution of the Báb | 49 |
| Chapter V: The Attempt on the Life of the Sháh and Its Consequences | 61 |
| SECOND PERIOD THE MINISTRY OF BAHÁ'U'LLÁH 1853-1892 | |
| Chapter VI: The Birth of The Bahá'í Revelation | 89 |
| Chapter VII: Bahá'u'lláh's Banishment to `Iráq | 104 |
| Chapter VIII: Bahá'u'lláh's Banishment to `Iráq (Continued) | 127 |
| Chapter IX: The Declaration of Bahá'u'lláh's Mission and His Journey to Constantinople | 151 |
| Chapter X: The Rebellion of Mírzá |
163 |
| Chapter XI: Bahá'u'lláh's Incarceration in Akká | 183 |
| Chapter XII: Bahá'u'lláh's Incarceration in Akká (Continued) | 197 |
| Chapter XIII: Ascension of Bahá'u'lláh | 221 | THIRD PERIOD THE MINISTRY OF `ABDU'L-BAHÁ 1892-1921 |
| Chapter XIV: The Covenant of Bahá'u'lláh | 235 |
| Chapter XV: The Rebellion of Mírzá |
244 |
| Chapter XVI: The Rise and Establishment of the Faith in the West | 252 |
| Chapter XVII: Renewal of `Abdu'l-Bahá's Incarceration | 263 |
| Chapter XVIII: Entombment of the Báb's Remains on Mt. Carmel | 273 |
| Chapter XIX: `Abdu'l-Bahá's Travels in Europe and America | 279 |
| Chapter XX: Growth and Expansion of the Faith in East and West | 295 |
| Chapter XXI: The Passing of `Abdu'l-Bahá | 309 |
| FOURTH PERIOD THE INCEPTION OF THE FORMATIVE AGE OF THE BAHÁ'Í FAITH 1921-1944 | Chapter XXII: The Rise and Establishment of the Administrative Order | 321 |
| Chapter XXIII: Attacks on Bahá'í Institutions | 354 |
| Chapter XXIV: Emancipation and Recognition of the Faith and Its Institutions | 364 |
| Chapter XXV: International Expansion of Teaching Activities | 376 |
| Retrospect and Prospect | 402 |
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