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Studies in Bahaism

Studies in Bahaism

Alter, Samuel Neale

Hardcover

Comparative ReligionReligion General

ISBN10: 1026013267
ISBN13: 9781026013267
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 178
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Studies in Bahaism is a profound scholarly inquiry into the theological and historical foundations of the Baha'i Faith. This work traces the movement's origins in the Babi religion through to its establishment as a global faith focused on universal unity and ethical reform. Samuel Neale Alter presents a detailed analysis of the movement's central figures, including the Bab, Baha'u'llah, and 'Abdu'l-Baha, examining their influence on both the faith's internal development and its external reception.

The study provides a meticulous overview of the Baha'i administrative order, its core tenets, and its vision for a unified global society. By contextualizing the faith within the religious and political landscape of the Middle East and its subsequent spread to the West, Studies in Bahaism serves as a vital historical record of the religion's early 20th-century growth. This volume is particularly valuable for researchers of comparative religion and history, offering a contemporary scholarly perspective on the transition of the Baha'i movement from a localized Persian sect to a worldwide religious phenomenon. It remains an important contribution to the understanding of modern spiritual movements and their historical roots.

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