One with All the Earth: An Introduction to the Baha'i Teachings

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Kalimat Press, 2003 - Religion - 126 pages
A short, readable introduction to the Bahá'í Faith that you can give to friends and family. The book provides a quick, but moving, overview of Bahá'í history, principles, and spiritual teachings with many quotations from the Bahá'í sacred texts.The book also addresses the reader's spiritual quest, inviting the seeker to investigate Bahá'í paths to the spirit. Beginning with a short biography of the life of Baha'u'llah, the book seeks to knit the heart of the seeker first to the Manifestation of God. There are also chapters on Abdu'l-Baha's talks in the West, with a focus on the twelve social principles. It is a new introduction to the teachings, suitable for seekers, youth, or Bahá'ís looking for new ways to approach teaching and integration.
 

Contents

The Story of Bahaullah
1
The Dawn of a New Age
3
Exile to Baghdad
15
In Kurdistan
23
The Garden of Ridvan
31
The Most Desolate of Cities
53
A Devotion Kings Might Envy
55
A Vision for the Ages
67
9 Social Principles
75
The Teachings of Bahaullah 10 Our Spiritual Reality
89
11 Spiritual Virtues
93
The True Seeker
107
Your Spiritual Path
115
References
119
Suggested Reading
125
Websites
126

Bahai Principles
69
Transition and Succession
71

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