Baha'i Faith

The Basics
1. Auflage 2020
ISBN: 978-1-138-34617-8
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 262 Seiten, Format (B × H): 129 mm x 197 mm, Gewicht: 283 g

Reihe: The Basics

Bahá’í Faith: The Basics provides a thorough and accessible introduction to a fascinating, independent world religion. Examining its historical development, current “community-building” efforts and the social contributions of the Bahá’í Faith in the world today, this introduction covers:

- Beliefs: Bahá’í spiritual teachings

- Principles: Bahá’í social teachings

- History: Bahá’u’lláh and his covenant.

- Scripture: Bahá’í sacred texts and inspired guidance

- Institutions: The Bahá’í Administrative Order

- Building community: What Bahá’ís do

- Social action: Bahá’í social and economic development projects

- Public discourse: The Bahá’í International Community

- Vision: Foundations for a future golden age

With features including a glossary of terms, and references to the Bahá’í writings throughout, this is the ideal text for students and interested readers wanting to familiarize themselves with the Bahá’í Faith.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Buck, Christopher

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Religionswissenschaft Allgemein Religionssoziologie und -psychologie, Spiritualität, Mystik
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Lehrerausbildung, Unterricht & Didaktik Allgemeine Didaktik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction: What is the Bahá’í Faith? 2. Beliefs: Bahá’í Spiritual Teachings 3. Principles: Bahá’í Social Teachings 4. History: Bahá’u’lláh and His Covenant 5. Scripture and Authoritative Writings: Bahá’í Sacred Texts and Inspired Guidance 6. Institutions: The Bahá’í Administrative Order 7. Building Community: What Bahá’ís Do 8. Social Action: Social and Economic Development 9. Public Discourse: The Bahá’í International Community 10. Vision: Foundations for a Future Golden Age

Über Autor(innen)

Christopher Buck is an independent scholar and former professor at Michigan State University, USA; Quincy University, USA; Millikin University, USA; and Carleton University, Canada.