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  1. Posted 2026-09-18 in Presentations:   Behrooz Sabet. هفت شمع وحدت و ابعاد گوناگون وحدت عالم انسانی (Seven Candles and the Diverse Unity of the Human World) (2026). Overview of this Tablet of Abdu'l-Bahá within an organic and evolutionary framework for humanity’s progress toward a global civilization, and a broader reflection on the concept of unity in light of the major developments of the past century.
  2. Posted 2026-09-18 in Presentations:   Peter Smith. Extramural Religious Movements (2012). Proposing the term extramural for movements often regarded as outside of the main religious traditions but historically and sociologically related to them.
  3. Posted 2026-09-18 in Essays and short articles:   Peter Smith. Islam-Related Movements (2012). Summary of an article for the Encyclopedia of Global Studies: pre-modern Middle Eastern sects; universalistic Sufi movements; African-American expressions of Islam; movements based on the teachings of modern prophetic figures.
  4. Posted 2026-09-18 in Unpublished articles:   Peter Smith. Some Sociological Themes in Bahá'í Studies (2026). Sociological concepts used in my studies of the Babi and Baha’i religious movements; the resource mobilization perspective; Peter Berger's work on religious motifs; Babi-Baha’i expansion and geo-cultural breakthroughs; links to sources.
  5. Posted 2026-09-18 in Books:   Hermann Norden. Under Persian Skies: A Record of Travel by the Old Caravan Routes of Western Persia (1928).
  6. Posted 2026-09-18 in Unpublished articles:   Peter Smith. What Attracts People to Magic? (2026). The attraction of the occult; amulets omens and oracles; definitions of different kinds (protective, acquisitive); divination; aggressive and "black" magic; the role of magic and witchcraft in society.
  7. Posted 2026-09-18 in Published articles:   Mehrdad Bashiri. نیایشگاه مدینه عشق: روایت تاسیس اولین معبد بهائی در شهر عشق آباد روسیه (A Sanctuary in the City of Love: The Story Behind the First Bahá'í Temple in Russian `Ishqábád) (2002).
  8. Posted 2026-09-17 in Links:   Steven Phelps. Partial Inventory Version 6: Files (2026). Link to files to download for the complete Inventory 6.
  9. Posted 2026-09-16 in Biographies:   Peter Terry. Jesus: The Complete Biography (2026). A biography of Jesus of Nazareth utilizing not only the canonical sources but also the writings of the church fathers, the non-canonical sources, the Qur'an and the Tanakh, to advance the discussion of who He was and what He taught.
  10. Posted 2026-09-15 in Transcripts of videos and audio:   Alí Nakhjavání. Scholarship, the Power of Understanding and Service (2012). Explores Bahá’í scholarship, emphasizing the distinction between knowledge and understanding, and calling for faith, study, humility, and selfless service.
  11. Posted 2026-09-11 in Published articles:   Wendy M. Heller. Strange and Astonishing Things (2026). Scientific progress can reveal unprecedented powers before humanity develops the wisdom to govern them, emphasizing humility, moral maturity, responsible technology, and the unity of humanity.
  12. Posted 2026-08-13 in Published articles:   Thornton Chase. Serpent, The (1900). A pamphlet on the imagery of the serpent in the Bible. It is likely the first published essay written by an American Bahá'í.
  13. Posted 2026-08-12 in Published articles:   Abdu'l-Missagh Ghadirian. Is Spirituality Relevant to the Practice of Medicine? (2008). On the upsurge of interest in the role of spirituality in medical practice in North American universities; the role of medical technology and medical practitioners; compassionate care and the danger of dehumanization in medical institutions.
  14. Posted 2026-08-12 in Audio:   Peter J. Khan Speaking on Spiritual Survival in Global Chaos (1981).
  15. Posted 2026-08-05 in Personal compilations:   Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Hooper Dunbar, comp. Bahá'í Teachings on Immortality and the Human Soul (2013).
  16. Posted 2026-08-05 in Unpublished articles:   Clyde Arthur Keys. Collected Essays (2026). 42 essays chronicling a sequence of thought and reasoning development for an alternate view of correlation of science (physics) and religion, and the development of spacial and temporal gravity as concepts.
  17. Posted 2026-08-05 in Books:   John A. Davidson, comp. Gemstone: Basic Guidelines (1986). A compilation for a program in living a Bahá'í life, not just study; putting the teachings into practice; getting support from group spiritual study. Prepared on behalf of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Australia.
  18. Posted 2026-08-05 in Books:   National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United States. Teaching Christians Through the Proofs of the Holy Books (2000). Part four of a series on the fundamental verities of the Bahá'í Faith.
  19. Posted 2026-08-03 in Published articles:   Negar Mottahedeh. Bahram Beyzaie (1938-2025): In Memoriam (2026). Biography of the six-decade career of a Bahá'í filmmaker and playwright whose work left an enduring mark on Iranian cinema and theater; as scholar and artist, Beyzaie's erudition made him possibly the most influential cultural figure of contemporary Iran.
  20. Posted 2026-08-03 in Published articles:   Mehrdad Bashiri. ملاحظاتی در یک جزوه تاریخی: ناموس ناصری (Some Considerations in a Historical Manuscript: Nāmūs-i Nāṣirī) (1997). Account of Mullá Muhammad Taqí Mámagání on the trial of the Báb, from the memories of his father Mullá Muhammad; the Námús-e Násiri may be the most accurate account of the conversations in that tribunal.
  21. Posted 2026-08-02 in Letters from the Universal House of Justice:   Universal House of Justice. Regarding the Importance of Reading Revelation and the Elimination of Illiteracy (1989).
  22. Posted 2026-08-01 in Books:   National Teaching Committee of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United States. Covenant, The: Its Meaning and Origin and Our Attitude Toward It (1988).
  23. Posted 2026-08-01 in Biographies:   Habib Sabet. Habib Sabet Memoirs (1989). Detailed memoirs of a life from Tehran to New York (December 25, 1903 - February 20, 1990).
  24. Posted 2026-08-01 in Scripts and screenplays:   Jaine Toth. Never Forget / Never Again (2026). A slide presentation, and Readers Theater script for three voices, on events of the Holocaust, its root causes, and the courage of some who risked their own lives in order to help others.
  25. Posted 2026-08-01 in NSA Compilations:   National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Canada, comp. Power of the Covenant, The: Parts One-Four (1976). Four pamphlets in a series: Bahá'u'lláh's Covenant with Mankind, The Problem of Covenant-Breaking; The Face of Opposition;. Our Covenant with Bahá'u'lláh
  26. Posted 2026-07-31 in Study Guides:   Adib Taherzadeh. Major Themes of the Kitáb-i-Íqán (1974).
  27. Posted 2026-07-29 in Bibliographies:   William P. Collins. Bibliography of English-Language Works on the Bábí and Bahá'í Faiths 1844-1985 (1990). Placeholder for original book, which is not online. See the Bibliography database online here.
  28. Posted 2026-07-26 in Unpublished articles:   Kambiz Hakim. Purpose of Creation, The (2023). Explores the nature of the human soul, and the Bahá’í understanding that creation exists for humanity to know and love God, develop spiritual qualities, and contribute to an ever-advancing civilization.
  29. Posted 2026-07-26 in Unpublished articles:   Behrooz Sabet. Relationship between Body and Soul in the Epistemology of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, The: Dialogues with Plato, Aristotle, Descartes (2026). Reconstructs 'Abdu'l-Bahá's metaphysics of the soul by distinguishing origin, embodiment, and manifestation within a comparative philosophical framework.
  30. Posted 2026-07-26 in Unpublished articles:   Zarrín Caldwell. Relativism Reconsidered in Bahá'í Scriptures (2026). Explores intellectually-entrenched relativist theory in light of both the Baha’i writings and religious revelation across faith traditions; potential applications related to life of society are addressed.
  31. Posted 2026-07-26 in Published articles:   Leonard Harris. Requiem for a Garden: Terraces of the Shrine of the Báb or Revisiting Alain Locke's 'Impressions of Haifa' 1923 (Palestine) in 2023 (Israel) (2024). Background on Locke's biography and reasons for visiting the Guardian in Haifa; contrast between Locke's pilgrimage in the early years of the Guardian versus a visit to the World Centre today.
  32. Posted 2026-07-26 in Published articles:   Leonard Harris. Requiem for Faith Unmitigated — Or — Faith in 1923 Palestine and 2023 Israel: Revising Alain Locke's 1923 Pilgrimage (Musing Again) (2025). Further reflections on the life and thought of Locke; meditations on philosophy; meanings of faith in general and for Locke in particular.
  33. Posted 2026-07-26 in Published articles:   Denis MacEoin. Shi'ite Leopard, The: Iran's Religious Persecution (2015). On the political climate of Iran in the early 2000s, and the methodology of its persecutions of Christians, Bahá'ís, Sufis, and other minority groups.
  34. Posted 2026-07-26 in Book reviews:   Jesse Washington. The Bahá'í Faith and the Black Intelligentsia, by Christopher Buck: Review (2026).
  35. Posted 2026-07-25 in Book excerpts:   Mírzá Abu'l-Faḍl Gulpáygání Regarding Bahá'u'lláh's Rejection of Verbal Traditions and Personal Interpretation of Scripture (1998). Excerpt from the book The Brilliant Proof. Title created for this standalone page, not from original.
  36. Posted 2026-07-25 in Transcripts of videos and audio:   Adib Taherzadeh. Remarks about the Kitáb-i-Íqán (Book of Certitude) (1984). Explains that true understanding arises in the detached heart, not merely the mind, and shows how the Kitáb-i-Íqán leads readers to recognize the Manifestations of God.
  37. Posted 2026-07-24 in Bahá'í Writings:   Bahá'u'lláh, Daniel Azim Pschaida, comp. Prayers and Meditations by Bahá'u'lláh: Unofficial Parallel-text Study Edition (2026). Side-by-side presentation of Persian and Arabic source passages with the English translation by Shoghi Effendi.
  38. Posted 2026-07-24 in Letters from the Universal House of Justice:   Universal House of Justice. Timing of Use of Talks and Hymns Not Consisting of the Writings during the Nineteen Day Feast (18 A). Indicates the timing of when talks and hymns not consisting of the Writings may be used during the Nineteen Day Feast
  39. Posted 2026-07-23 in Bahá'í Writings:   Bahá'u'lláh, Aaron J. R. Ferguson, comp. Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh: Unofficial Parallel-text Study Edition (2026). Side-by-side presentation of Persian and Arabic source passages with the English translation by Shoghi Effendi.
  40. Posted 2026-07-22 in Books:   William Sears. All Flags Flying (1985). Continuation of the story of Sear's life that he began in God Loves Laughter; written in a rapid-fire speaking style, this is not strictly a biography, but more a series of personal vignettes.
  41. Posted 2026-07-22 in Essays and short articles:   William Sears, Edward R. Murrow. Closer Than My Own Back Yard (1952). Short meditation on finding happiness within oneself, and maximizing the joy of life.
  42. Posted 2026-07-22 in Books:   William Sears. Cry from the Heart, A: The Bahá'ís in Iran (1982). A "personal cry of indignation at what is happening to the Bahá'ís of Iran" following the creation of the Islamic Republic; narratives recount the persecution and human suffering undergone by Iranian Bahá'ís. Includes list of martyrs.
  43. Posted 2026-07-22 in Books:   William Sears. God Loves Laughter (1960). The unpretentious and witty story of the author's youth and conversion to the Bahá'í Faith. Sears left broadcasting to travel the world expounding the Bahá'í Cause.
  44. Posted 2026-07-22 in Books:   William Sears. Half-Inch Prophecy, The (2000). Book-length essay on how one half-inch of scripture by Micah in the Bible proves that Baha'u'llah is the Messenger that all the prophets of past religions have been awaiting; parallels between the life and exiles of Bahá'u'lláh and biblical metaphors.
  45. Posted 2026-07-22 in Published articles:   William Sears. Martyr-Prophet of a World Faith, The (1950). Overview of the life and mission of the Báb, commemorating the centenary of the Martyrdom of the Bab (July 9, 1850).
  46. Posted 2026-07-22 in Books:   William Sears. Prince of Peace (1986). Through interpretation of biblical prophecies, Sears asserts that world peace has been within the grasp of the nations since the advent of Bahá'u'lláh.
  47. Posted 2026-07-22 in Books:   Michael Karlberg, Derik Smith. Rethinking Social Justice: Theory and Action in an Age of Transition (2026). On the evolution of social justice discourse and collective efforts to build new social forms and institutions capable of supplanting anachronistic and unjust ones; what ends should we aspire toward, and what means are most effective in pursuing them?
  48. Posted 2026-07-21 in Essays and short articles:   Clyde Arthur Keys. Emerald Tablet: The Earliest Documentation (2026). The oldest scripted version of The Emerald Tablet is dated 800 CE, written by Greek Apollonios (Arabic Balinus). Humanity has transcribable talisman petroglyphs of the same relationships 2500 years ancient.
  49. Posted 2026-07-16 in Personal compilations:   Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Audrie Reynolds, comp. Mighty River, A: Selections from the Bahá'í Writings (1977). A compilation from the Writings from a Native American perspective, emphasizing the natural organic character of the Faith within the world of creation.
  50. Posted 2026-07-15 in Published articles:   Moojan Momen. The Messiah of Shiraz: Studies in Early and Middle Babism, by Denis MacEoin: Review (2009).
  51. Posted 2026-07-14 in Links:   Steven Phelps, comp., Violetta Zein, comp., Adib Masumian, comp., Chad Jones, comp. LLM and NotebookLM Resources for Bahá'í Studies (2026). Links to Google Notebook AI collections of the Writings and Bahá'í historical journals.
  52. Posted 2026-07-14 in Published articles:   Peter Smith. Motif Research: Peter Berger and the Bahá'í Faith (1978). Sociologist Berger identified two underlying messianic and gnostic themes as running through Bahá'í history; his approach is useful in studying other religious movements.
  53. Posted 2026-07-08 in Published articles:   Mina Yazdani. Three Iranian Intellectual Icons of the 1960s and Their Attitudes Toward the Bahá'ís (2026). Three influential 1960s Iranian intellectuals perpetuated unfounded conspiracy theories linking Bahá'ís to foreign powers, inadvertently normalizing discrimination against their compatriots despite their progressive self-image.
  54. Posted 2026-07-08 in Published articles:   Amrollah Hemmat, David A. Palmer. Three Purities and Three-Stage Ontologies, The: From Daoism to the Baháʼí Faith (2026). Using Daoism’s (Taoism) Three Purities, this study compares Daoist, Platonic, Sufi, and Bahá’í three-stage ontologies, highlighting creation, return, spiritual development, and ethical implications.
  55. Posted 2026-07-05 in Books:   Arash Fazli, ed., Amitabh Kundu, ed. Dialogues on Development: Rethinking Development for a Just and Sustainable Future (2026). Explores development through justice, sustainability, and ethical values, integrating diverse perspectives on inequality, governance, livelihoods, ecology, technology, and knowledge. [Link to offsite document.]
  56. Posted 2026-07-05 in Essays and short articles:   Clyde Arthur Keys. We All know What a Bahá'í is; What Is an 'Abdu'l-Bahá'í? (2026). Thoughts on the magnitude of `Abdu'l-Bahá's influence on Khalil Gibran and his writings. Two major characters in Gibran's works were possibly cloaked representatives of `Abdu'l-Bahá himself.
  57. Posted 2026-07-04 in Provisional translations:   The Báb, Mohammad Norozi, trans. Treatise on Spiritual Wayfaring unto God (Risálah fi's-Sulúk ilá Alláh) (2026). An early treatise that reinterprets religious law as inward ascent; ritual acts signify stages of the soul's journey; a fourfold structure of divine manifestation within the human reality; outward practice becomes symbolic of ontological transformation.
  58. Posted 2026-07-03 in Published articles:   Mehrdad Bashiri. تاریخچه تأسیس انجمن ارتباط شرق وغرب (The Persian-American Educational Society: A Historical Overview) (2025). On the founding and work of this philanthropic effort, established in the United States in 1910, to send earthquake relief to Iran under the support of Abdu'l-Bahá, who advocated for strengthening Iran through trade and sciences rather than conflict.
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