Century of Light Beginning at 1900, this unparalleled review of the twentieth century documents, contrasts and relates two planetary processes. It highlights the historical upheavals, agonies and progress of human collectivity, and it follows the gradual emergence from obscurity of the Baha'i World Community, demonstrating on a global scale the unifying power with which its Divine origin has endowed it. Prepared under the supervision of the Universal House of Justice, there is no more timely review of our past, and its present implications.

Stories of Baha'u'llah Average Rating: 

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144 touching vignettes describe Baha'u'llah's time in Iran, Baghdad, Constantinople, Adrianople, Akka and Bahji.

Leaves of the Twin Divine Trees Average Rating: 

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An engaging and readable book that provides a unique and intriguing insight into the lives and circumstances of the women who played such important yet unseen roles in shaping the early history of the Babi and Baha'i religions.

The Story of the Baha'i Black Men's Gathering The Story of the Baha'i Black Men's Gathering provides insight into an individual initiative that, over the years, has provided a framework to spiritually uplift and empower men of African descent to play their part in helping to build the "new world order" foretold by Baha'u'llah, the Prophet-Founder of the Baha'i Faith.

Baha'i Black Men's Gathering DVD 1987 - 2011 This 26-minute video reviews the 25-year history of the Black Men's Gathering and was produced under the auspices of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United States.

The Universal House of Justice in 2012 described the Bahá'í Black Men's Gathering as "a vibrant and spirited enterprise, which has assisted contingents of African American men to deal with certain obstacles confronting them, to foster a sense of fellowship and kindle their faith and commitment to Bahá'u'lláh, and to encourage them to find an effective part to play within the recent series of Plans."

Rebekah's Well (Originally $14.95) Rebekah, wife of Isaac, daughter-in-law of Abraham, changes the course of history when she assists her second-born son, Jacob, to take the birthright from his brother, Esau. The consequences of her action reverberate throughout the ages.

Matali' al-Anwar The Dawn-Breakers is a profound, moving and inspiring chronicle of the Babi religion and the beginnings of the Baha'i religion. Shoghi Effendi commended its study. This abridged version is translated into Arabic.

Calling

The Calling by Hussein Ahdieh and Hillary Chapman describes Tahirih in a fresh, new manner, juxtaposing and interweaving her life and work with that of her American contemporaries—women whose existence she was probably not aware of, but who shared with her a spiritual bond and vision of progress and justice.

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The Herald and His Heroes: Stories about the Báb is the story of the great religious drama that unfolded in the middle of the 19th century in Iran. The Báb and His followers were relentlessly persecuted by clergy and government. Many thousands gave their lives so that the new teachings could reach the peoples of the world. This fascinating and inspiring history is written in an easy-to-read format, accessible for youth and adults.

Valiant Horsemen of the Merciful

This book is the second in the series Companions of the Crimson Ark which tells the dramatic stories of some of women and men, young and old, who, in the time of Bahá’u’lláh and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, entered the Cause of God and, despite many difficulties and hardships, served it until the end of their lives.

It introduces us to the martyrs Varqá and Rúhu’lláh; to Mullá ‘Alí Ján and his wife ‘Alavíyyih; and to Mihrabán, the courageous Zoroastrian boy who saved the lives of two Bahá’í pilgrims.

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“This thrilling saga conveys the drama, excitement and challenges associated with the completion of the Shrine of the Báb.” ~ Dr. Janet Khan

In 1922, the new head of the Bahá’í Faith, Shoghi Effendi, begins the project to complete the Shrine of the Báb by building a domed superstructure. Only 24 years old, he is faced with an almost impossible task. Undaunted by the challenge, the Guardian toils towards his goal through decades of upheaval and opposition. This true story follows Journey to a Mountain.

Trustees of the Merciful

In this thoughtful book Adib Taherzadeh traces the origin of the Bahá'í Administrative Order, outlines the spiritual standards and principles that govern the workings of the Spiritual Assembly; emphasizes the importance of understanding the spirit of the Administrative Order and working within it; describes the gradual unfoldment of the administrative institutions of the Bahá'í Faith; and provides insights into the role of the individual members of these institutions - the Trustees of the Merciful.