Baha'i Faith: A Short Introduction (Oneworld Short Guides) [Paperback]

Moojan Momen (Author)

Book Description

Series: Oneworld Short Guides | Publication Date: July 1, 1999

A clear, readable, and informative introduction to all aspects of this 150-year-old tradition. From personal spirituality to social and theological teachings.

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About the Author

Dr Moojan Momen is a widely published author in the field of world religions. Also published by Oneworld is Momen's The Phenomenon of Religion, an ambitious thematic study into the role of religion in our lives. His Introduction to Shi'i Islam (Yale) has become a leading reference work.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Oneworld (July 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1851682090
• ISBN-13: 978-1851682096
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,176,187 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Baha'i Faith: A Short Introduction, August 28, 2000

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Anne (Alexandria, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Baha'i Faith: A Short Introduction (Oneworld Short Guides) (Paperback)

This book is exactly that, a short introduction. It's great for those who want to find out more about the Baha'i faith but do not know where to look first. For those taking religion or comparative religion classes this is a must-read. Once I began reading, I couldn't put it down, and now I can't seem to get it back from my friends!

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Our Modern Remedy, February 25, 2001

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Joel Brown (Pittsburgh, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Baha'i Faith: A Short Introduction (Oneworld Short Guides) (Paperback)

The Baha'i Faith A Short Introduction is a helpful guide to begin understanding the religion of God, but not the best introductory book out there. The focus is on the teachings, with only a bit about the history. Not only that, but certain teachings are emphasized and others are given less attention or comprehension. For example, I thought Momen did a good job on the nature of God as described by all the previous Divine Revelations, but should have gone into more depth on uniting the other concepts of the world religions, and how to understand them as a Baha'i. But overall he still did pretty all right. I would in now way shape or form discourage you to read this book, unless you were to only read one book on the Faith, and that you should read others. Even I myself have not read many, but from what I have seen Esslemont's work is written very well, enough to be the one I recommend. But I reckon Moojan Momen still atleast gets one thumbs up!!! ;>)

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a great introduction, January 13, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: A Short Introduction to the Baha'I Faith (Paperback)

This is an excellent introductory book on the Baha'i faith. It is concise and well organized. It presents the Baha'i faith in context and looks at it from the individual, the family, the society, and global perspective. In addition, it covers the history, the laws and the principles of the Faith accurately and in a language that is easy and accessible. The tables and graphs, assist in highlighting the key facts and concepts. Overall it a great short introduction to a wealth of knowledge!