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This is a study of the history, teachings, administrative structure and community life of the Baha'i faith, the youngest and fastest growing of the world's independent religions. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Paperback: 253 pages
Publisher: Baha'i Publishing (January 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1931847061
ISBN-13: 978-1931847063
Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best book any human on this earth could ever read.., August 6, 2000

By	Jeffrey Kamal (USA) - See all my reviews

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I have been a Baha'i for fourteen years and this is the absolute best book I have ever read in my entire life. It explains the Baha'i Faith in a clear and simple way that is interesting and makes you want to turn every page. You'll learn about The Bab, or Gate, who proclaimed the faith and the tortue and suffering he went through...this book is dedicated to those who gave up their life for the faith. Inside this book you'll see so many beatiful quotes. You'll also learn about Baha'u'llah, God's latest (not last) messanger. Here's a quote my friend told me that is about Baha'u'llah. This quote is by Abdul-Baha, Baha'u'llah's son:

"The blessings of Baha'u'llah are a shoreless sea, and even life everlasting is only a dewdrop therefrom. The waves of that sea are continually lapping against the hearts of the friends, and from those waves there come intimations of the spirit and ardent pulsings of the soul, until the heart giveth way, and willing or not, turneth humbly in prayer unto the Lord. Wherefore do all ye can to disengage your inner selves, that ye may at every moment reflect new speldours from the Sun of Truth."

If you want to learn more about this faith and want more quotes, email me at SKhalifaJeff@aol.com

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5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended to all scholars or non-specialist general interest readers , May 6, 2008

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In just one hundred fifty years, the Baha'i faith has become the world's second largest independent religion. "The Baha'i Faith: The Emerging Global Religion" is an all-purpose guide to the religion, covering its history, beliefs, and community. Named by the Encyclopedia Britannica as a book of understanding and knowledge, and it covers all of the recent developments of the Baha'i faith and everything one would need or want to know about them. "The Baha'i Faith: The Emerging Global Religion" is highly recommended to all scholars or non-specialist general interest readers who seek a more complete understanding of the Baha'i faith and everything about it

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4.0 out of 5 stars This book as a research tool, April 6, 2008

By	Nadine R. Carole "Nadine Carole" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book, written by William S. Hatcher and J. Douglas Martin, offers an overview of the Baha'i faith and then focuses on it role as an emerging global religion. It has served as a core secondary source for a research paper I am writing and has been the most relevant to the thesis of my paper. It has been especially helpful because it spends several chapters talking about the world order of the Baha'i faith as well as the community it creates. This book has an extensive bibliography which provides sources on where the information for this book came from. William S. Hatcher and J. Douglas Martin are Baha'i believers who have published under the Baha'i Publishing Trust. The publishing institution lends credibility to the work and supports the strength of the authors' understanding as believers. Published in 2002, this book provides a recent perspective on the Baha'i faith that is aimed at intellectuals striving to understand the basics of the Baha'i faith. Although it is a scholarly work, it does provide a standard overview that can be understood by anyone trying to find out more about this faith. To better understand the book, you should know that it has ten chapters that span the historical background of the faith, the teachings and delve into an understanding of the Baha'i faith as a world order. A great addition to this book are the introduction, epilogue, and the index. The index is especially helpful during research! This book is a wonderful research tool and is also helpful to anyone trying to find out more about the Baha'i faith.

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