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- June 1
Divine Educators provides new insights into 'Abdu'l-Bahá's visit to America and the early days of the Bahá'í Faith there and gives a unique perspective on the Versailles Conference of 1919. Vignettes of President Wilson, Phoebe Hearts and other characters from the early days of this century are interspersed among fascinating pictures of Persia at the turn of the century.
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- June 2
The Story of Bahá'u'lláh presents in a clear narrative style the life of the prophet from His birth into a wealthy and noble family, through His transforming spiritual experience while incarcerated in the infamous Black Pit of Tehran, and over the decades of harsh and increasingly remote exile that followed. Woven into the story are Bahá'u'lláh's principal teachings and references to historical events and persons that place the development of the new religion in a global perspective. This book chronologically follows the story told in Release the Sun.
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- June 3
In Blueprint for a New World Craig Loehle suggests that a new world view is needed for society to take the next steps of social and material progress. Such a world view, he proposes, can only be provided by a new revelation of guidance from God. He thus explores role Bahá'ís play as inventors in the development of the new social and economic systems that will form the pattern for a peaceful, united and just future society.
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- June 4
The Odyssey of the Soul Draws on the literature of the Bahá'í Faith to answer age-old questions simply and directly. Where are we going? When will we arrive at our destination? What will it be like? What experiences will happen to us on the way? He charts the progress of the soul from its birth, through the physical world and to the end of its odyssey in the world of the spirit.
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- June 5
In Release the Sun William Sears describes the Millennial fervor that gripped many people around the world in the early nineteenth century. While Christians anticipated the return of Jesus Christ, a wave of expectation swept through Islam that the "Lord of the Age" would soon appear. In Persia, this reached a dramatic climax on May 23, 1844, when a twenty-five-year-old merchant from Shiraz named Siyyid 'Alí-Muhammad... read on.
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- June 6
The Story of Bahá'u'lláh presents in a clear narrative style the life of the prophet from His birth into a wealthy and noble family, through His transforming spiritual experience while incarcerated in the infamous Black Pit of Tehran, and over the decades of harsh and increasingly remote exile that followed. Woven into the story are Bahá'u'lláh's principal teachings and references to historical events and persons that place the development of the new religion in a global perspective. This book chronologically follows the story told in Release the Sun.
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- June 7
Release the Sun follows the mission and martyrdom of the Báb, foreshadowing of role of Bahá’u’lláh. The appendix has extensive references to Biblical prophecies concerning the coming of the twin manifestations. Written by William Sears and available from the Bahá'í Publishing Trust.
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- June 8
Lua Getsinger Herald of the Covenant follows this renowned believer and teacher of the Bahá'í Faith whose tireless travels from east to west in the United States, in Europe and in India attracted hundreds to the love of their Lord. This book makes available Lua Getsinger's own voice through her letters, diaries and talks between 1898 and 1916. Written by Velda Metelmann and published by George Ronald.
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- June 9
The Last War is about overcoming racism, respiritualizing society, establishing the unity of all people, creating true civilization and the need to develop a vision of how the world can move from its turbulent adolescence to its long awaited maturity; a time when all nations and races will become united in a global civilization. Written by Mark Perry and published by George Ronald.
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- June 10
Agriculture and religion have been closely associated for 12,000 years and since the dawn of the Neolithic have played complementary roles in the formation and development of civilization. Their ongoing, reciprocal role in sustaining an ever-advancing civilization is the theme of a new book, The Spirit of Agriculture, written by Paul Hanley and published by George Ronald.
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- June 11
Vignettes from the Life of Abdu'l-Baha is a unique collection of stories, sayings and comments, providing a special insight into the life, character and station of Bahá’u’lláh’s eldest son. The book is divided into three main sections, His Pure Heart, His Kindly Heart, and His Radiant Heart; The book is enhanced by a mixed selection of rare and well-loved photographs, and is itself dedicated to 'Abdu'l-Bahá.
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- June 12
The Story of Baha'u'llah presents in a clear narrative style the life of the prophet from His birth into a wealthy and noble family, through His transforming spiritual experience while incarcerated in the infamous Black Pit of Tehran, and over the decades of harsh and increasingly remote exile that followed. Woven into the story are Bahá'u'lláh's principal teachings and references to historical events and persons that place the development of the new religion in a global perspective. This book chronologically follows the story told in Release the Sun.
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- June 13
Release the Sun follows the mission and martyrdom of the Báb, foreshadowing of role of Bahá’u’lláh. The appendix has extensive references to Biblical prophecies concerning the coming of the twin manifestations. Written by William Sears and available from the Bahá'í Publishing Trust.
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- June 14
Lua Getsinger Herald of the Covenant follows this renowned believer and teacher of the Bahá'í Faith whose tireless travels from east to west in the United States, in Europe and in India attracted hundreds to the love of their Lord. This book makes available Lua Getsinger's own voice through her letters, diaries and talks between 1898 and 1916. Written by Velda Metelmann and published by George Ronald.
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- June 15
The Last War is about overcoming racism, respiritualizing society, establishing the unity of all people, creating true civilization and the need to develop a vision of how the world can move from its turbulent adolescence to its long awaited maturity; a time when all nations and races will become united in a global civilization. Written by Mark Perry and published by George Ronald.
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- June 16
Agriculture and religion have been closely associated for 12,000 years and since the dawn of the Neolithic have played complementary roles in the formation and development of civilization. Their ongoing, reciprocal role in sustaining an ever-advancing civilization is the theme of a new book, The Spirit of Agriculture, written by Paul Hanley and published by George Ronald.
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- June 17
Release the Sun follows the mission and martyrdom of the Báb, foreshadowing of role of Bahá’u’lláh. The appendix has extensive references to Biblical prophecies concerning the coming of the twin manifestations. Written by William Sears and available from the Bahá'í Publishing Trust.
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- June 18
Baha'i References to Judaism, Christianity and Islam offers material for a comprehensive study of the Old and New Testaments and the Qur’án, from the Bahá'í point of view. Written by James Heggie and published by George Ronald.
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- June 19
Mirror of the Divine: Art in the Baha'i World Community is becoming increasingly regarded as a basic Baha'i resource for study of the core concepts of the arts and derives from the Baha'i teachings a new, world-embracing and stimulating vision of the arts and their practice. Mirror of the Divine follows that everyone involved in Baha'i community development, whether in study circles, devotionals, children's or youth activities, could benefit from a chance to get acquainted with the arts from a Baha'i perspective. Written by Ludwig Tuman and published by George Ronald.
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- June 20
Lua Getsinger Herald of the Covenant follows this renowned believer and teacher of the Bahá'í Faith whose tireless travels from east to west in the United States, in Europe and in India attracted hundreds to the love of their Lord. This book makes available Lua Getsinger's own voice through her letters, diaries and talks between 1898 and 1916. Written by Velda Metelmann and published by George Ronald.
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- June 21
Vignettes from the Life of Abdu'l-Baha is a unique collection of stories, sayings and comments, providing a special insight into the life, character and station of Bahá’u’lláh’s eldest son. The book is divided into three main sections, His Pure Heart, His Kindly Heart, and His Radiant Heart; The book is enhanced by a mixed selection of rare and well-loved photographs, and is itself dedicated to 'Abdu'l-Bahá.
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- June 22
Baha'i Parenting Perspectives looks to answer questions like: when you do first talk to your child about God and how do you introduce Him? What do you do if your children don’t want to attend the 19 Day Feast? What should you do about celebrating Christmas? How can you deal with lying? Should you let your children watch TV? What do you do if your teenager wants to have his nose pierced? Should you go out to work or stay home to look after small children? Written by Negin Anvar and Nima Anvar and published by George Ronald
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- June 23
Baha'u'llah and the New Era by John Esslemont comprehensively yet succinctly sets forth the teachings of Baha'u'llah. He outlines the faith's early history; explains its theology; incorporates extracts from scripture; and provides information on spiritual practices. Published by the Bahá'í Publishing Trust.
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- June 24
God Speaks Again tells the story of the Baha'i faith and describes how the history and teachings center around the inspiring person of its Prophet and Founder, Baha'u'llah. The cornerstone of Baha'u'llah's teachings is the establishment of the unity of humankind. Baha'is also believe that there is but one religion and that all the Messengers of God-among them Abraham, Zoroaster, Moses, Krishna, Buddha, Jesus, and Muhammad-have progressively revealed its nature. Published by the Bahá'í Publishing Trust and written by Kenneth Bowers.
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- June 25
The Prophet's Daughter is a biography of the eldest daughter of Baha'u'llah who faithfully served her family and the early followers of a then completely new faith through nearly seven decades of extreme hardship. During the mid nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, when women in the Middle East were largely invisible, deprived of education, and without status in their communities, she was an active participant in the religion's turbulent early years and contributed significantly to its emergence as an independent world religion. Written by Janet Khan and published by the Bahá'í Publishing Trust.
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- June 26
The Last War is about overcoming racism, respiritualizing society, establishing the unity of all people, creating true civilization and the need to develop a vision of how the world can move from its turbulent adolescence to its long awaited maturity; a time when all nations and races will become united in a global civilization. Written by Mark Perry and published by George Ronald.
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- June 27
Lua Getsinger Herald of the Covenant follows this renowned believer and teacher of the Bahá'í Faith whose tireless travels from east to west in the United States, in Europe and in India attracted hundreds to the love of their Lord. This book makes available Lua Getsinger's own voice through her letters, diaries and talks between 1898 and 1916. Written by Velda Metelmann and published by George Ronald.
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- June 28
The Ascent of Society is a penetrating study that describes the objective of personal spiritual growth as an "ever-expanding sense of self" that requires social relationships in order to develop. John Hatcher focuses on the Bahá'í belief that human history is a divinely guided process in which spiritual principles are gradually and progressively expressed in social institutions. He demonstrates that the aspirant to spiritual transformation cannot view personal health and development as being possible apart from the progress of human society as a whole.
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- June 29
Abdu'l-Baha, Centre of the Covenant was the first comprehensive biography of this 'magnetic figure' and 'perfect Exemplar' of Bahá'í life, and remains the foremost source for subsequent accounts. Over 250 pages describe 'Abdu'l-Bahá's journey to the West, the places He visited and audiences He addressed, many of those who were privileged to meet him, and the example He gave in daily life. The ideals He upheld for all are reflected in a wealth of quotations from His talks. More...
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- June 30
In Summons of the Lord of Hosts Bahá'u'lláh invites the monarchs and leaders of His time to accept the basic tenets of His Faith, sets forth the nature of His mission, and establishes the standard of justice that must govern the rule of those entrusted with civil authority. Written between 1868 and 1870, leaders of the East and West are called upon to accept His teachings on the oneness of God, the unity of all religions, and the oneness of humanity.
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