In Spite of All Barriers: Teaching in South Africa with Lowell Johnson

In Spite of All Barriers: Teaching in South Africa with Lowell Johnson
Author: Robert Mazibuko
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2023-07-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1639376151

About the Book Robert Mazibuko continues to record the major efforts to teach the Bahá’ í Faith in apartheid South Africa in the late 1960s and onward. Recounting the strategies learned during the travels of two people of different colour and origin working together: one a white American and the other a black South African under the strictures of culture and government. A fascinating insight into how people working in unity can effect great change.

A Concise Encyclopedia of the Baha'i Faith

A Concise Encyclopedia of the Baha'i Faith
Author: Peter Smith
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2013-10-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1780744803

Written by a well-known author in the field of Baha'i studies, this is a comprehensive and accessible encyclopedia to the youngest of the world religions. Regarded as the second most widespread faith after Christianity, with adherents in almost every country around the globe, the Baha'i faith is nevertheless unfamiliar to many. here Dr Smith traces the origins and development of the religion from 19th century Iran to the modern day, introducing its central figures and major historical events. combining breadth with a readable yet concise style, he provides a balanced overview of Baha'i scriptures, doctrines and practices, social teachings and organization. This reference work presents a clear and knowledgeable view of a fascinating new religion.

The Baha'i Faith in Africa

The Baha'i Faith in Africa
Author: Anthony Lee
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 293
Release: 2011-10-28
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9004206841

One million Baha'is live in africa. This is the first academic volume to explore the history of this movement on the continent. The book discusses the diverse and contractivory American, Iranian, British, and African contributions to this new religious movement.

The Baha'i Faith: Its History and Teachings

The Baha'i Faith: Its History and Teachings
Author: William McElwee Miller
Publisher: William Carey Library
Total Pages: 472
Release: 1974
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780878081370

Its History and Teaching This book is a breath of fresh air. There are millions of adherents to the Bahai Faith. Mr. Miller provides insight and primary sources giving the reader information about the history of the Baha'i Faith. Where the official and authorized Baha'i histories are sanitized and revised. Mr. Miller, who lived for years in Iran and fluent in Parsi, provides access to the westerner into events occurring during the early years of this world religion. The reader learns about the initial prophetic voices of the Bab and Baha'u'llah and the followers that founded the Bahai Faith after their deaths. The author explains the transformational shifts and unbelievable history of the Baha'is. Why did the early writings appear to be create a "society" or "philosophy" and later suddenly the community was touted as a "world religion"? Why are there are 7 Baha'i sects? Each exodus occurring when internal power struggles resulted in a few achieving greater control. Why do Baha'is work so hard to control their memberships contActs and reading material? Why do Baha'is shun those who leave, considering anyone not fully supportive of the Baha'i religion "spiritual poison?" After reading this book it should be clear to the reader. Due to the historical accuracy of the book's fActs and the author's position as a Protestant Missionary to an Islamic country, not all readers will be satisfied. Some will be offended those most likely the adherents who don't want the truth to come to light. Some will be offended because the author was a Protestant Missionary. Nevertheless, any serious student of world religions will be grateful to have his contributions on record to the history of the Baha'is.

History of the Baha'i Faith in South Carolina, A

History of the Baha'i Faith in South Carolina, A
Author: Louis Venters
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2019
Genre: History
ISBN: 1467117498

The Bah ' Faith is increasingly acknowledged as South Carolina's second-largest religion, part of the social fabric of the state. The earliest mentions of the distinctively interracial, theologically innovative faith community in the state date back to the Civil War. Black, white and indigenous South Carolinians defied racial and religious prejudices to join the religion during the tumultuous civil rights era. From the visit of the first Bah ' teacher in 1910 to the "Carolinian Pentecost" of the 1970s and beyond, the faith has deep roots in the Palmetto State. Author and Bah ' historian Louis Venters provides, for the first time, an overview of the first century of the Bah ' Faith in a state with one of its strongest followings.

An Introduction to the Baha'i Faith

An Introduction to the Baha'i Faith
Author: Peter Smith
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2008-04-07
Genre: History
ISBN: 0521862515

Peter Smith explores the history, beliefs and practices of the Baha'i faith.