Bahá'u'lláh and the New Era
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In this compact work, Esslemont comprehensively yet succinctly sets forth the teachings of Baha'u'llah, the Prophet and Founder of the Baha'i Faith. He outlines the religion's early history; explains its theology; incorporates extracts from Baha'i scripture; and provides information on Baha'i spiritual practices. This is essential reading for students of comparative religion.
Chapters (214)
- Baha'i Terms of Use
- Preface to 1937 Edition
- Preface to 1950 Edition
- Preface to 1970 Edition
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: The Glad Tidings
- The Greatest Event in History
- The Changing World
- The Sun of Righteousness
- The Mission of Bahá’u’lláh
- Fulfillment of Prophecies
- Proofs of Prophethood
- Difficulties of Investigation
- Aim of Book
- Chapter 2: The Báb:3 The Forerunner
- Birthplace of the New Revelation
- Early Life
- Declaration
- Spread of the Bábí Movement
- Claims of the Báb
- Persecution Increases
- Martyrdom of the Báb
- Tomb on Mount Carmel
- Writings of Báb
- He Whom God Shall Make Manifest
- Resurrection, Paradise, and Hell
- Social and Ethical Teachings
- Passion and Triumph
- Chapter 3: Bahá’u’lláh: The Glory of God
- Birth and Early Life
- Imprisoned as Bábí
- Exile to Baghdád
- Two Years in the Wilderness
- Opposition of Mullás
- Declaration at Ridván14 near Baghdád
- Constantinople and Adrianople
- Letters to Kings
- Imprisonment in Akká
- Restrictions Relaxed
- Prison Gates Opened
- Life at Bahjí
- Ascension
- Prophethood of Bahá’u’lláh
- His Mission
- His Writings
- The Bahá’í Spirit
- Chapter 4: ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: The Servant of Bahá
- Birth and Childhood
- Youth
- Marriage
- Center of the Covenant
- Strict Imprisonment Renewed
- Turkish Commissions of Investigation
- Western Tours
- Return to Holy Land
- War Time at Haifa
- Sir ‘Abdu’l-Bahá Abbás, K.B.E.
- Last Years
- The Passing of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
- Writings and Addresses
- Station of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
- Exemplar of Bahá’í Life
- Chapter 5: What is a Bahá’í
- Living the Life
- Devotion to God
- Search After Truth
- Love of God
- Severance
- Obedience
- Service
- Teaching
- Courtesy and Reverence
- The Sin-covering Eye
- Humility
- Truthfulness and Honesty
- Self-Realization
- Chapter 6: Prayer
- Conversation with God
- The Devotional Attitude
- Necessity for a Mediator
- Prayer Indispensable and Obligatory
- Congregational Prayer
- Prayer the Language of Love
- Deliverance from Calamities
- Prayer and Natural Law
- Bahá’í Prayers
- Chapter 7: Health and Healing
- Body and Soul
- Oneness of All Life
- Simple Life
- Alcohol and Narcotics
- Enjoyments
- Cleanliness
- Effect of Obedience to Prophetic Commands
- The Prophet as Physician
- Healing by Nonmaterial Means
- The Power of the Holy Spirit
- Attitude of the Patient
- The Healer
- How All Can Help
- The Golden Age
- Right Use of Health
- Chapter 8: Religious Unity
- Sectarianism in the Nineteenth Century
- The Message of Bahá’u’lláh
- Can Human Nature Change?
- First Steps Toward Unity
- The Problem of Authority
- Progressive Revelation
- Infallibility of the Prophets
- The Supreme Manifestation
- A New Situation
- Fullness of the Bahá’í Revelation
- The Bahá’í Covenant
- No Professional Priesthood
- Chapter 9: True Civilization
- Religion the Basis of Civilization
- Justice
- Government
- Political Freedom
- Rulers and Subjects
- Appointment and Promotion
- Economic Problems
- Public Finance
- Voluntary Sharing
- Work for All
- The Ethics of Wealth
- No Industrial Slavery
- Bequest and Inheritance
- Equality of Men and Women
- Women and the New Age
- Methods of Violence Discarded
- Education
- Innate Differences of Nature
- Character Training
- Arts, Sciences, and Crafts
- Treatment of Criminals
- Influence of the Press
- Chapter 10: The Way to Peace
- Conflict versus Concord
- The Most Great Peace
- Religious Prejudices
- Racial and Patriotic Prejudices
- Territorial Ambitions
- Universal Language
- Universal League of Nations
- International Arbitration
- Limitation of Armaments
- Nonresistence
- Righteous Warfare
- Unity of East and West
- Chapter 11: Various Ordinances and Teachings
- Monastic Life
- Marriage
- Divorce
- The Bahá’í Calendar
- Spiritual Assemblies
- Bahá’í Feasts, Anniversaries, and Days of Fasting
- Feasts
- Fast
- Meetings
- The Nineteen Day Feast
- Mashriqu’l-Adhkár34
- Life After Death
- Heaven and Hell
- Oneness of the Two Worlds
- The Nonexistence of Evil
- Chapter 12: Religion and Science
- Conflict Due to Error
- Persecution of Prophets
- The Dawn of Reconciliation
- The Agnosticism
- Knowledge of God
- The Divine Manifestations
- Creation
- The Evolution of Man
- Body and Soul
- Unity of Mankind
- The Era of Unity
- Chapter 13: Prophecies Fulfilled by the Bahá’í Movement
- Interpretation of Prophecy
- The Coming of the Lord
- Prophecies about Christ
- Prophecies about the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh
- The Glory of God
- The Branch
- The Day of God
- The Day of Judgment
- The Great Resurrection
- Return of Christ
- The Time of the End
- Signs in Heaven and Earth
- Manner of Coming
- Chapter 14: ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
- Creative Power of God’s Word
- Napoleon III
- America
- The Great War
- Social Troubles After the War
- Coming of the Kingdom of God
- Akká and Haifa
- Chapter 15: Retrospect and Prospect
- Progress of the Cause
- Prophethood of Báb and Bahá’u’lláh
- A Glorious Prospect
- Renewal of Religion
- Need for New Revelation
- The Last Will and Testament of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
- The Guardian of the Cause of God
- Hands of the Cause of God
- The Administrative Order46
- The World Order of Bahá’u’lláh
- Epilogue
- Footnotes
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