The Baha’I Faith: A Short History by Peter Smith - 2007

Oneworld/Viva Books Private Limited, 2007. Softcover. New. Description : This succinct but comprehensive study of the history of the Bahá’í Faith explores the religion from its origins in mid-nineteenth century Iran to the spiritual and social concerns of the present day, covering key people, places and events. Tracing the rise and development of the second most widespread religion in the world, this si a succinct but comprehenisve study of the history of the Bahá’Í Faith Contents : Part I : The BAB RELIGION, 1844-53 • The Islamic and Iranian Background • The Emergence of the Babi Movement • The Development of a New Religion • Conflict and Collapse, 1848-53 • PART II : THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BAHA"" I FAITH • Baha U LLAH • The writing and teachings of Baha U LLAH • ABDU’L BAHA • BAHA"" I Communities, 1866-1921 • Part III : THE BAHA’i FAITH SINCE 1922 • Shoghi Effendi • The Universal House of Justice • BAHA’I Communities, 1992 to the present • Conclusion Printed Pages: 176. NA