Bahá'í Library Online
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Introductory materials
sorted by title, English only []

Some introductory materials on the Baha'i Faith. For official websites, see www.bahai.org or bahai.com.
  1. Abdu'l-Baha in Britain: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (2011). [about]
  2. About the Bahá'í Faith (2001). Starting places for studying the Baha'i Faith: introductory books, articles, and magazines. [about]
  3. Administration, Bahá'í: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1993). [about]
  4. After Communism: What Next?: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1990). [about]
  5. Animals, Treatment of: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1991). Kindness toward animals is a core Baha'i 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]
  6. Bahá'í Faith 1957-1988, The: A Survey of Contemporary Developments, by Moojan Momen and Peter Smith, in Religion, 19 (1989). A general account of developments in the Bahá'í Faith during these three decades. [about]
  7. Bahá'í Centenary, The: 100 years of the Bahá’í Faith in Britain, A Brief History: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1998). [about]
  8. Bahá'í Faith and Islam (2013). Overview of connections and contrasts between the Baha'i Faith and its parent religion. [about]
  9. 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 (2002). [about]
  10. Bahá'í Faith, The: An Introduction, by Bahá'í International Community (1998). An overview of the Baha'i Faith, in words and pictures. [about]
  11. Bahá'í Faith, The: Sect or Religion?, by Udo Schaefer, in Bahá'í Studies, volume 16 (1988). Lengthy study defining the distinguishing features of the Baha'i Faith as contrasted with other contemporary religious movements. [about]
  12. Bahá'í Faith, The: How It Began: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1990). [about]
  13. Bahá'í Faith, What Is It?: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1990). [about]
  14. Bahá'í Fast, The: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (2012). A summary of the laws and principles of the Fast. [about]
  15. Bahá'í Glossary: Persian and Arabic words appearing in the Bahá'í Writings, by Marzieh Gail (1957). [about]
  16. Bahá'í History, by Moojan Momen and Peter Smith. A general survey of the history of the Baha'i Faith, including a brief overview of main events in Babi and Baha'i history. Next, a series of themes that have developed throughout Baha'i history is examined. [about]
  17. Bahá'u'lláh: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1990). [about]
  18. Baha'u'llah and the New Era, by John E. Esslemont (1980). [about]
  19. Baha'u'llah, the Messenger of God: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1990). [about]
  20. Baha'u'llah, The Promised One: Warwick Leaflet, by Local Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Warwick (1990). [about]
  21. Bahai: A Way of Life for Millions, by Lerone Bennett Jr., in Ebony Magazine (1965). Article reprinted from 1965 Ebony Magazine article and made into pamphlet for mass distribution. [about]
  22. Becoming a Bahá'í - What Do I Need to Know?: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (2012). An aid to inviting people to enrol, explaining very simply what they need to know before joining the Bahá'í community. [about]
  23. Being A Bahá'í: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1990). [about]
  24. Brief Course on the Bahá'í Faith, A (1993). Basic themes and beliefs of the Baha'i Faith, explained succinctly, with glossary and study questions. [about]
  25. Brief History of the Bahá'í Faith (1996). Chronology of Baha'i history from 1844 to 1996. [about]
  26. Buddhism and the Bahá'í Faith: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (2002). [about]
  27. Christ, Return of: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1994). [about]
  28. Christianity and the Bahá'í Faith: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (2005). [about]
  29. Christmas and Bahá'ís: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (2002). [about]
  30. Compare: Bahá'í Faith, Islam, Christianity, Judaism (2009). Comparison charts of statistics, basic beliefs, origins, and history. [about]
  31. Consultation: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1990). [about]
  32. Counsellors, Board Members, and Assistants: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (2002). An explanation of the ‘Appointed Arm’ of the Faith. [about]
  33. Daily Devotions: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1993). A summary of Bahá'í laws on daily obligatory prayer, reading the Writings, and meditation. [about]
  34. Dear Parent ... a Message to a non-Bahá'í Parent: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (2000). [about]
  35. Economics, A Bahá'í Approach: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1994). [about]
  36. Education, Bahá'í: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1994). [about]
  37. Environment, Caring for: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (2008). [about]
  38. Family Life: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1992). [about]
  39. Fasting and the Bahá'í Fast: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1993). [about]
  40. Food and Farming: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (2001). [about]
  41. Freedom of Speech: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1997). [about]
  42. Glossary of Baha'i terms, by Jonah Winters (2010). Definitions of common Baha'i terms, people, places, and names of Tablets. [about]
  43. God's Promise to Humanity: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1993). [about]
  44. God, Nature of: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1994). [about]
  45. Good and Evil: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1996). [about]
  46. 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 (1957). Persian letter, key, transliteration, pronunciation, and Abjad value. [about]
  47. Health and Healing: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1989). [about]
  48. Hinduism and the Bahá'í Faith: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (2000). [about]
  49. Internet Guidance, by Bahá'í Internet Agency (2004). 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]
  50. Introduction to Shi'i Islam, An, by Moojan Momen (1985). Lengthy summary of Shi'i history and doctrines, excerpted from the book Introduction to Shí'í Islam. [about]
  51. Is the Bahá'í Faith a World Religion?, by Seena Fazel, in Journal of Bahá'í Studies, 6:1 (1994). 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]
  52. Islam and the Bahá'í Faith, by Bahá'í Communications International (2004). Comprehensive overview of the relationship between the Baha'i Faith and Islam, and background on Islam for Baha'is. Includes outline of Baha'i principles and history, "An Introduction to the Bahá'í Faith." [about]
  53. Islam and the Bahá'í Faith: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (2002). [about]
  54. Judaism and the Bahá'í Faith: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (2004). [about]
  55. Law and Order: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1995). [about]
  56. List of useful published resources for Baha'i Studies, by Jonah Winters (1998). [about]
  57. Marriage, Bahá'í: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1992). Baha'u'llah 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]
  58. Monarchy, The Future of: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (2002). [about]
  59. New Age, The: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1992). [about]
  60. New Garden, The: An Introduction to the Bahá'í Faith, by Hushmand Fatheazam (2002). A widely-shared introductory text summarizing Baha'i history and teachings. [about]
  61. New Millennium, The: A Bahá'í View: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1999). [about]
  62. New World Order, The: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1995). [about]
  63. One Human Race: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1993). [about]
  64. Pastoral Care of Bahá'í Children: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1995). [about]
  65. Personal Names and Titles in Islamic and Baha'i Usage, by John Walbridge, in Essays and Notes on Babi and Baha'i History (2002). [about]
  66. Prayer and Meditation: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1990). [about]
  67. Queen Victoria and the Bahá'í Fath: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1999). [about]
  68. Religion of Islam, by Ahang Rabbani (2007). Overview of Islam: law and doctrine, The Qur'an, Hadith, the Five Pillars, Quranic interpretation. [about]
  69. Religions Are One: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1993). [about]
  70. Science and Religion: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1995). [about]
  71. Short Introduction to the Baha'i Faith, A, by Moojan Momen (1997). [about]
  72. Sikhism and the Bahá'í Faith: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1998). [about]
  73. Soul, Life of the: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1990). [about]
  74. Space: The Final Frontier?: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1997). [about]
  75. Suffering, The Meaning of: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1990). [about]
  76. Sustainable Development, A Bahá'í View: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1995). [about]
  77. Terrorism, Freedom from: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1996). [about]
  78. Warwick Leaflets, by Local Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Warwick (1989). A series of brochures for seekers and new Baha'is explaining basic Baha'i teachings. [about]
  79. Why Are We Here: Meaning of Life: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (2003). [about]
  80. Women, The Status of: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1995). [about]
  81. Words of Inspiration: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1992). [about]
  82. World Citizenship: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1996). [about]
  83. World Peace: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1990). [about]
  84. World Wide Web, The: An Owner's Manual for Bahá'í Youth, by Phil Christensen (2005). Guide to the Internet for Baha'i Youth. Sites to visit, sites to avoid, and other information. [about]
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