- 35 Common Objections to the Bahá'í Faith, by Bridging Beliefs (2018-05-03). — Responses to common critiques of, doubts about, and objections to the Baha'i Faith and against relig...
- Answered Questions, Some: A Philosophical Perspective, by Ian Kluge (2009). — Philosophical foundations of the Baha’i teachings, including ontology, theology, epistemology, phi...
- Answered Questions, Some, by Abdu'l-Bahá (2014). — 'Table talks' given by ‘Abdu’l‑Baha in ‘Akka between 1904 and 1906 in response to questions ...
- Archeology of the Kingdom of God, The, by Jean-Marc Lepain Peter Terry, trans. (2015). — Analysis of the spiritual worlds as depicted in philosophical and religious texts, from ancient the ...
- Architectures of Thinking, The, by Jordi Vallverdu Segura, Josuke Nakano (2022). — Sacred architectures play a role in shaping cognition — which results from the relationships betw...
- Arguments for the Existence of God in 'Abdu'l-Bahá's Writings, by Mikhail Sergeev (2014). — On the basic typology of philosophical arguments for the existence of God; classical vs contemporary...
- Aristotelian Substratum of the Bahá'í Writings, The, by Ian Kluge (2003). — There is a pervasive and far-reaching congruence of Aristotle and the Baha’i Writings. This Aristo...
- Báb's Epistle on the Spiritual Journey towards God, The, by Todd Lawson (2002). — A preliminary translation and discussion of the Bab's Risala fi's-Sulúk, one of his earliest extant...
- Background and Centrality of Apophatic Theology in Bábí and Bahá'í Scripture, The, by Stephen Lambden (1997). — History of the theological position of the incomprehensibility-unknowability of God in past major Ab...
- Bahá'í Apocalypticism: The Concept of Progressive Revelation, by Zaid Lundberg (1996-05). — Progressive revelation is part of a coherent system of apocalypticism. Paper includes discussion of ...
- Bahá'í Cosmological Symbolism and the Ecofeminist Critique, by Michael W. Sours (1995). — Constituents of Baha'i cosmological symbolism; introduction to the main feminist/environmentalist ar...
- Bahá'í Ontology, Part One: An Initial Reconnaissance, by Ian Kluge (2005). — An initial survey and explication of the ontology implicit in the Baha'i Writings, particularly rega...
- Bahá'ísm, the religion of brotherhood and its place in the evolution of creeds, by Francis Henry Skrine (1912). — An outsider's sympathetic portrayal of the Baha'i history and teachings, written with "express appro...
- Bahá'u'lláh and the God of Avicenna, by Joshua Hall (published as Joshua D. T. Hall) (2022-03). — Comparison of the teachings of Baha’u’llah on the nature of God with the philosophy of Avicenna;...
- Bahá'u'lláh's "Most Sublime Vision", by Wolfgang A. Klebel (2008). — Examines the question: What philosophical viewpoints are necessary to understand what Baha’u’lla...
- Bahá'u'lláh's 'Long Healing Prayer' ("Lawḥ-i-Anta'l-Káfí") in Light of a Metaphysics of Unity, by Daniel Azim Pschaida (2022-03). — On the originality and deep coherence of this prayer as expressed by its rhyme, alliterations, and s...
- Bahá'u'lláh's Teachings on Spiritual Reality, Paul Lample, comp. (1996). — The quest for spirituality, the spiritual life, material and spiritual reality, the progress of the ...
- Bahá'u'lláh and the Luminous Mind: Bahá'í Gloss on a Buddhist Puzzle, by Roland Faber (2017). — Non-duality is of central importance to Buddhist thought and experience; on monism and non-dualism a...
- Becoming Your True Self, by Daniel C. Jordan (1968). — The nature of human potential, and how the Baha'i Faith can guide the process of spiritual transform...
- Beginning That Hath No Beginning, The: Bahá'í Cosmogony, by Vahid Brown (2002). — The dimensions of myth in the Baha'i Faith focussing on the religion's narratives of creation, relig...
- Beyond the Clash of Religions: The Emergence of a New Paradigm, by Udo Schaefer Geraldine Schuckelt, trans. (1998). — Religious pluralism and associated issues: diversity and unity of religions, absoluteness, relativit...
- Body of God: A Reader's Guide to Bahá'u'lláh's Surih of the Temple, by John Hatcher: Review, by Tom Lysaght (2023-08). — Review of John Hatcher's book about Baha'u'llah's Súriy-i-Haykal (Súrih of the Temple).
- Buddhism and the Bahá'í Faith, by Daniel Conner (1971-72 Winter). — Brief summary of the history and thought of Buddhism; commonalities with Western concepts; different...
- Celestial Burning, A: A Selective Study of the Writings of Shoghi Effendi, by Jack McLean (2012). — Style, content, and context of the major writings of the Guardian; providential history; critique of...
- Commentary on a Verse of Sa'di (Tafsir-i Bayti az Sa'di), by Bahá'u'lláh Juan Cole, trans. (1996).
- Commentary on the Azhar's Statement regarding Bahá'ís and Bahá'ísm, by Mohsen Enayat (1992). — Response to an official 1986 pronouncement on the Faith by this prominent Egyptian university.
- Comparison of God and Soul Concepts from a Bahá'í and Hindu Point of View: Conceptions and Experiences of the Afterlife, by Diane Robinson Kerr (2014). — Common ground between Hinduism’s Brahman and the Baha'i conception of God, and the complex underst...
- Concept of Spirituality, The, by William S. Hatcher (1986). — Widely-read ABS monograph, re-published in the Baha'i World. Includes chapters "The Nature of Man," ...
- Creation: The Nature of God and the Creation of the Universe in Bahá'í Cosmology, by Keven Brown (2003).
- Cry in the Wilderness: An Environmentalist Looks at Bahá'í Teachings on Nature, by Bill Knight-Weiler (1987). — Baha'i Writings use images from nature to illustrate spiritual truths and call mankind to recognize ...
- Dawn over Mount Hira and Other Essays, by Marzieh Gail (1976). — A collection of essays on various topics of interest to Baha'i studies and history. Most of these we...
- Desire of the World, The: Materials for the contemplation of God and His Manifestation for this Day, by Rúhíyyih Khánum (1982/2005). — Compiled from the Words of Baha’u’llah. Includes a compilation of names and titles of God and of...
- Diacritics; meaning of "Self-subsisting", by Universal House of Justice (1993-01-21). — Two disparate topics: the translation style adopted by the Guardian and other considerations related...
- Discourse on Bahá'í Theology, A: A Treatise by Dr. 'Alí-Murád Dávúdí on God and Revelation, by Ali Murad Davudi Vargha Taefi, trans. (2021). — Overview of the life of Davudi, a distinguished scholar and researcher and prolific author, followed...
- Divine Art of Living, The, by The Báb, Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá Mabel Hyde Paine, comp. (1944/2006). — Collection of thematically arranged quotations.
- Divine Therapy: Pearls of Wisdom from the Bahá'í Writings, Annamarie K. Honnold, comp. (1986). — Lengthy collection of passages on numerous themes including coping with stress, orientation to the D...
- Enigmatic Questions Surrounding the Appearances of the Prophets, by John S. Hatcher (2011-03-29). — Issues related to the ontology and powers of the Manifestations can test the mettle of even deepened...
- Entering into Obligatory Prayer: Introduction and Commentary, by Ismael Velasco (2006). — Overview of Baha'i prayer, its historical background, and a detailed commentary on the preamble to t...
- Eternal Quest for God: An Introduction to the Divine Philosophy of Abdu'l-Baha, by Julio Savi (1989). — A philosophical theology based on the Baha'i writings.
- Excerpts from the Risáliy-i-Dhahabiyyih, by The Báb Keven Brown, trans. (2001). — On effulgences, essence, and unity of existence.
- Father and the Maiden, The: The Abrahamic Patriarchate and the Divine Feminine, by Mark A. Foster (1999). — While the outward structure of the Baha'i Faith may be patriarchal, the spirit of the age is express...
- Female Representations of the Holy Spirit in Bahá'í and Christian writings and their implications for gender roles, by Lil Osborn (1994). — A response to feminist theologian Mary Daly's argument that a male representation of God reinforces ...
- Feminine Forms of the Divine in Bahá'í Scriptures, by Paula A. Drewek (1992). — Examples of the interaction between male and female principles in the writings. Complementarity of m...
- Forces of Our Time: Lecture Series, by Hooper Dunbar (2011-04). — Six lectures series at Bosch Baha'i School, April 15-17 2011.
- Geschichte und Wahrheitsbeweise der Bahai-Religion (History and Evidence of Truth of the Bahá'í Faith), by Mírzá Abu'l-Fadl Gulpáygání Wilhelm Herrigel, trans. (1919). — Eine Einführung in die Bahai-Religion, die sich besonders an die Leserschaft aus westlichen Länder...
- God of Bahá'u'lláh, The, by Moojan Momen (2005). — A close look at the view of God presented in the Writings of Baha’u’llah and analysis of the con...
- God the All-Humorous, by Universal House of Justice (1997-01-17). — Did Baha'u'llah ever refer to God as the "All-Humorous"?
- God, Nature of: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1994). — The nature of God in the Baha'i Faith.
- God, the Conscious Energy, by Grover Gonzales (2023). — Thoughts on the transference between matter and energy, the energetic nature of miracles, science an...
- Goddess Religion, Ancient, by Universal House of Justice (1992-02-23). — Ancient goddess religions and the role of the feminine in theology.
- Greatest Name and the 99 Names of God, The: Compilation, Larry D. Curtis, comp. (1998). — Includes (1) Allah'u'Abha in Arabic, (2) compilation on the Baha'i and Islamic use of "Greatest Name...
- Heart of the Gospel: The Bible and the Bahá'í Faith, by George Townshend (1939). — Using only the text of the Bible, Townshend provides a new reading of Scripture as a guidebook for t...
- Heaven in China without "Religion" and Manifestation, by Theo A. Cope (2000). — Some believe there never was a time when humanity was without a Prophet to guide it, but as none is ...
- Hindu Concept of God, The: Unity in Diversity, by Anjam Khursheed (1997). — The fundamental unity behind Hindu concepts of God and those found in the Semitic traditions, and th...
- I know Not How to Sing Thy Praise: Reflections on a Prayer of Bahá'u'llah, by Wolfgang A. Klebel (2012). — Theology and the language of revelation vs. atheism and scientific discourse, and apophatic "not-kno...
- Immanence and Transcendence in Theophanic Symbolism, by Michael W. Sours (1992). — Baha'u'llah uses symbols to depict theophanies — the appearance of God and the divine in the real...
- Instructions Concerning Genesis and the Mystery of Baptism, by Mirza Asad'Ullah Ali Kuli Khan, trans. (n.d. (1902?)). — A short treatise on Biblical verses and symbology viewed in light of the Hidden Words and other Writ...
- Introduction to the Lawh-i Haqqu'n-Nas, An, by Jean-Marc Lepain Peter Terry, trans. (2007). — Summary of the tablet Lawh-i Haqqu’n-Nas, Tablet of the "Right of the People," on the metaphorical...
- Kaleidoscope: Some Aspects of Angelology, Light, the Divine Throne and Color Mysticism in Bábí and Bahá'í Scripture, by Stephen Lambden (2004). — Miscellaneous notes relating to religious cosmology, angelology, color and “throne” symbolism in...
- Key Passages from the Kitáb-i-Íqán (Book of Certitude) in Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh, by Bahá'u'lláh Shoghi Effendi, comp, Arjen Bolhuis, ed. (2022). — Cross-reference compilation of 40 passages from the Kitab-i-Íqan selected by Shoghi Effendi for inc...
- Kitab-i-Panj Sha'n, by John Walbridge (1996). — Brief essay on, and partial translation of, this work of the Bab.
- L'histoire de Salut et Changement de Paradigme: Deux Contributions à la Théologie Bahá'íe, by Udo Schaefer (1993). — French translation of Beyond the Clash of Religions: The Emergence of a New Paradigm.
- Lawh-i-Abdu'r-Razzáq: Parallel Translation (English), by Bahá'u'lláh Arjen Bolhuis, comp. (2024-12). — Comparison of three English language translations, from River of Life (1914), Baha'i Scriptures (192...
- Learning from History, by Moojan Momen (1989). — The challenges caused by the influx of Third World villagers into the Baha’i world community. The ...
- Lights of Guidance: A Bahá'í Reference File, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice Helen Bassett Hornby, comp. (1988). — The classic Baha'i reference book. This is its first online edition.
- List of Articles on BahaiTeachings.org, by Christopher Buck (2014/2020/2024). — List of online essays and articles by Christopher Buck since 2014.
- List of Articles on BahaiTeachings.org, by John S. Hatcher (2021). — List of online essays and articles by Dr. John Hatcher.
- Logical Proof of the Existence of God, A, by William S. Hatcher (2003).
- Love of God, by Hooper Dunbar (2006-12).
- Love Relationship between God and Humanity: Reflections on Baha'u'llah's Hidden Words, by Julio Savi (1997). — An overview of God and man's relationship as expressed in Baha'u'llah's Hidden Words.
- Message of The Quran, The: Appendices, by Muhammad Asad (1980). — Symbolism and allegory in the Qur'an; al-Muqatta'at (opening letters); the term and concept of Jinn;...
- Message to the Indian and Eskimo Bahá'ís of the Western Hemisphere, by Rúhíyyih Khánum (1969). — Letter to Native American and Inuit believers, about the assurance given in the Baha'i Writings that...
- Metaphor and the Language of Revelation, by Ross Woodman (1997). — To enter the realm of metaphor as the language of the soul is to come into direct contact with the W...
- Minimalism: A Bridge between Classical Philosophy and the Bahá'í Revelation, by William S. Hatcher (2004). — An application of modern relational logic retroactively to problems in classical philosophy such as ...
- Miracles in Religion: A Study of the miraculous in religion in context of the Baha'i Faith, by Anil Sarwal (1996-11). — Guide to spirituality, offers insights on the purpose of religion, experiences of Himalayan masters,...
- Mizán of Affect in Material v. Metaphysical Models of Human Consciousness, The, by John S. Hatcher (2023-07). — Though Baha'i teachings hold that the soul progresses after the body ceases to exist, the physical b...
- Mystic Journey of the Soul, The, by Gul Afroz Zaman (1998). — On the journey a soul must make to attain union with the Eternal from the confines of material life ...
- Names of God, Romane Takkenberg, comp. (2010-2020). — A list of some of the names of God from English translations of the Baha'i Writings.
- Nature of God, The: Some Extracts from the Bahá'í Writings, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi (1992). — Brief compilation on nature of God.
- Necessity for Prayer, The, by Abdu'l-Bahá Bahá'í World Centre, trans. (2024). — Extract from a Tablet of ‘Abdu'l-Baha.
- New and Effective way to Study the Kitab-i-Igan, A, by Marjorie McCormick (1958-07). — One-page subject index prepared as a suggested guide for study, prepared for Geyserville Baha'i Scho...
- New Atheism, The: A Bahá'í Perspective, by Ian Kluge (2009/2012). — Logically and philosophically speaking, the works of the "new atheists" are deeply flawed and are of...
- New morality, The: An outline, by Udo Schaefer (1995). — Proposal that Baha'u'llah's ethical teachings rest on metaphysical premises about God and humankind,...
- On Human Origins: A Bahá'í Perspective, by Craig Loehle (1990). — The science of evolution is difficult for those who demand a literal interpretation of scripture and...
- Origins of Creation, by Farjam Majd (2014). — Some classical proofs of the existence of God; the meaning of proof, types of proof, and conditions ...
- Origins of the Bahá'í Concept of Unity and Causality: A Brief Survey of Greek, Neoplatonic, and Islamic Underpinnings, by Babak Rod Khadem (2006). — The Baha’i conception of unity has historical and intellectual precedents. On the history of this ...
- Philosophical Statements by 'Abdu'l-Bahá in Some Answered Questions, by Abdu'l-Bahá Arjen Bolhuis, comp. (2019-12-08). — Quotations extracted from Ian Kluge's article "Some Answered Questions: A Philosophical Perspective"...
- Prayers of Bahá'u'lláh, The, by Rúhíyyih Khánum (1945). — Essay about various prayers and meditations of Baha'u'llah.
- Prolegomena to a Bahá'í Theology, by Jack McLean (1992). — Groundbreaking and thorough essay on the basic concerns of scholarly Baha'i theology.
- Prophets of Mahabad, and Nature of Creation: The Two Questions of Manakji Limji Hataria, by Susan Maneck (2011). — Discussion of Baha’u’llah’s letters to Manakji Hataria as found in the Tabernacle of Unity, co...
- Purposes and Objectives of Bahá'í Scholarship, The: Compilation and commentary, by Peter Terry (2009). — Three essays on objectives of Baha'i Scholarship, attaining to the knowledge of God, and the study o...
- Qur'anic Kerygma: Epic, Apocalypse, and Typological Figuration, by Todd Lawson (2022). — Article contains no mention of the Babi or Baha'i Faiths, but includes themes of relevance to Baha'i...
- Reason and the Bahá'í Writings: The Use and Misuse of Logic and Persuasion, by Ian Kluge (2001-09-02). — How to study the Baha'i Writings through the use of logic.
- Reason and the Bahá'í Writings, by Ian Kluge (2013). — The Baha'i Faith has much to say on the importance of reason, logic, and a "rational God," but the m...
- Resurrection and the World to Come, by Bahá'u'lláh William F. McCants, trans. (2018-01-21). — Extract from the Lawh-i-Yusuf (Tablet of Joseph), explaining the meaning of 'paradise', 'hellfire', ...
- Role of the Feminine in the Bahá'í Faith, The, by Ross Woodman (1995). — On the terms 'Masculine' and 'Feminine' as referring to 2 interdependent energies at work within the...
- Saying Nothing about No-Thing: Apophatic Theology in the Classical World, by Jonah Winters (1994). — The apophatic (negative) theology of the Neoplatonism of Plotinus and some pre-Pseudo-Dionysius east...
- Science and Religion in Chinese Culture, by Anjam Khursheed (2000). — Religion lies at the root of philosophy and civilization during the Tang (618-907) and Sung (960-127...
- Scientific Proof of the Existence of God, A, by William S. Hatcher (1993). — Whenever scientists encounter a phenomenon that exhibits an evolution towards order, but without any...
- "Scientific Proof of the Existence of God," by William S. Hatcher: Commentaries and Responses, by Arash Abizadeh, Ross Woodman, William S. Hatcher (1997).
- "Scientific Proof of the Existence of God," by William S. Hatcher: Commentaries and Responses, by Gordon Dicks, Philip Belove, William S. Hatcher (1994).
- Scriptures of Different Faiths, The, by Pritam Singh (1942). — Overview of Hindu, Buddhist, Zoroastrian, Christian, and Islamic scriptures, emphasizing their teach...
- Searching for God in time and memory: An examination of Bahá'í prayer as 'remembrance', by Christopher White (2002). — Describes Baha'i prayer practices as a way to understand the human self and the Divine and overcomin...
- Seeds of Revelation and the Mystic Bond between The Báb and Bahá'u'lláh: An Exposition on Excerpts from the Persian Bayán, by James B. Thomas (2006). — A comparison of some of the writings of the Bab and Baha'u'llah, showing the unique, mysterious bond...
- Selected Topics of Comparison in Christianity and the Bahá'í Faith, by Peter Mazal (1999). — Comparison of Baha'i and Christian morality, archetypal events and people (e.g. the ideal woman) in ...
- Some Themes and Images in the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh, by Bahíyyih Nakhjavání (1976-04-21). — Exploring the relationship between the Creative Word, particularly its expression in language, and t...
- Song Celestial, The, by Howard Colby Ives (1938). — Book-length poem about the search for God, in which a seeker asks God various questions, and God res...
- Station of Baha'u'llah: Three Letters, by Universal House of Justice (1991-1992). — Three letters on the station of Baha'u'llah, the souls of the Manifestations, the varying intensitie...
- Structure of Existence in the Bab's Tafsir and the Perfect Man Motif, The, by Todd Lawson (1992). — The Perfect Man is the mediator between God and the World. He is the mirror in which creation sees G...
- Tablet of 'Abdu'l-Bahá Explaining Three Verses in the Lawh-i-Hikmat, A, by Abdu'l-Bahá Keven Brown, trans. (2005). — Insights into three statements by Baha'u'llah on pre-existence, creation, and nature as the essence ...
- Tablet of the Gems of Unity, The (Lawh-i-Javáhir-i-Tawhíd), by Bahá'u'lláh Joshua Hall, trans. (2022-11-14). — Composite authoritative and provisional translation, partially from Gleanings section 27.
- Tablet of the Manifestation, The (Lawh-i-Zuhur), by Bahá'u'lláh Joshua Hall, trans. (2023-01-02). — Tablet on the metaphysical reality of the Manifestations of God, and their divine station as cosmic,...
- Tablet on the Simple Reality, The (Lawḥ-i-Basíṭu'l-Ḥaqíqih), by Bahá'u'lláh Joshua Hall, trans. (2023-01-01). — Baha’u’llah’s Tablet of the Simple Reality examines Mulla Ṣadra's dictum "The Simple Reality...
- Tablet to Auguste Forel, by Abdu'l-Bahá Shoghi Effendi, trans. (1976). — A letter of ʻAbdu'l-Baha, in reply to questions asked by the Swiss scientist Auguste-Henri Forel, d...
- Tablet to Mirza Abu'l-Fadl Concerning the Questions of Manakji Limji Hataria: Baha'u'llah on Hinduism and Zoroastrianism, by Bahá'u'lláh Juan Cole, trans. (1995). — Introduction to, article about, and translation of the Tablet to Maneckji.
- Text and Context in the Bahá'í Heroic Age, by Nader Saiedi (2014). — A series of 12 talks by Nader Saiedi exploring Baha'i history, key writings, and the need for schola...
- "The active force and that which is its recipient", by Betty Hoff Conow (published as Betty Conow) (1988). — Metaphysics of gender and the Lawh-i-Hikmat; universal spiritualism; social indoctrination of gender...
- Truth Triumphs: A Bahá'í Response to Misrepresentations of the Bahá'í Teachings and Bahá'í History, by Peter Terry (1999-12). — Rebuttal of Francis Beckwith's thesis "Baha'i, A Christian response to Baha'ism, the religion which ...
- Twelve Table Talks Given by 'Abdu'l-Bahá in 'Akká, by Abdu'l-Bahá Bahá'í World Centre, trans. (2019). — Talks from 1904-1907.
- Understanding Exclusivist Texts, by Seena Fazel (1997). — Contemporary religions, esp. Christianity, must examine their exclusivist claims to account for othe...
- Unpublished Talks by 'Abdu'l-Bahá, by Abdu'l-Bahá (1928). — Four short talks given by ‘Abdu'l-Baha in London, December 1912. These talks have not been publish...
- Use of the Masculine Gender in the Bahá'í Writings, The: Extracts from Letters Written By and on Behalf of the Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. (2002). — Extracts from letters from the House of Justice from 1981-1999 on general principles in relation to ...
- Verge of the New, The: A Series of Talks, by Steven Phelps (2017-09-18). — Introducing a way of looking at the past and future of religion in the context of the scientific rev...
- "What I Want to Say is Wordless": Mystical Language, Revelation and Scholarship, by Ismael Velasco (2001). — If the Word of God transcends words and letters, what point is there to Scripture, let alone to scho...
- What is Baha'u'llah's Message to the Sufis?, by Roberta Law (1998-02). — Nature of Sufism and Baha'u'llah's teachings for the Sufi community, especially as contained in the ...
- What Is God?, by Stanwood Cobb (1955). — Poetic meditations on the nature of God and our search for the divine, "an attempt to open up vistas...
- Wittgensteinian Language-Games in an Indo-Persian Dialogue on the World Religions, by Juan Cole (2015 Fall). — Reflections on Baha'u'llah's theology of previous religions and Ludwig Wittgenstein’s concept of "...
- Wrathful God of Martin Luther and Baha'u'llah: Tablet of Ahmad-i-Farsi and Martin Luther (A comparison), by Roberta Law (1998-04). — Comparison of the theologies of Baha'u'llah's Tablet of Ahmad (Persian) and early Protestantism.
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