- `Abdu'l-Bahá in Egypt: September 1910. Julio Savi. Historical and political background of Abdu'l-Bahá's various travels to Egypt, discussion of the people he met, and press coverage. Articles.
- Ancient Poems as Means of Revelation, in an Early Tablet by Bahá'u'lláh. Julio Savi, Faezeh Mardani. On the importance of poetry in the history of the Faith and in its Writings, and absolute detachment as a prerequisite for attainment unto the Divine Presence. Includes translation of a Tablet by Bahá’u’lláh. Articles.
- "At Dawn the Friend came to my bed': An Early Fruit of the Supreme Pen. Julio Savi. A quasidih, a dialogue between the Beloved and the Poet as a lover. One of eight Persian poems Bahá'u'lláh signed "Dervish" and revealed in Kurdistan, circa 1854-1856. Articles.
- Bahá'í Faith and the Perennial Mystical Quest, The: A Western Perspective. Julio Savi. Mysticism is an intrinsic aspect of the Bahá'í Faith and mystical experience as formulated by William Ralph Inge and as expounded in the Bahá'í writings, emphasizing its practical and logical aspects; criticisms of mysticism; a Bahá'í mystical path. Articles.
- Bahá'u'lláh's Persian Poems Written before 1863. Julio Savi. Overview of the mystical early writings of Bahá'u'lláh, 1852-1863. Includes extensive bibliography, and a brief summary of each of the major works from this period. Articles.
- Continuing Contest between Exclusivism and Pluralism, The: Thoughts on the 2002 Day of Prayer for Peace. Julio Savi. Origins and purpose of the Catholic "Day of Prayer in Assisi," and interfaith dialogue. Articles.
- Criteria of Knowledge, The: Beyond Inspiration. Julio Savi. On the epistemology of inspiration and intuition; 4 criteria of human knowledge: sense perception, intellect, scriptural tradition, and inspiration. Abdu'l-Bahá adds a fifth: the inmost heart. Articles.
- Declaration Dominus Iesus, The: A Brake on Ecumenism and Interfaith Dialogue?. Julio Savi. Contents of a Declaration by Cardinal Ratzinger in 2000 on the "unicity and the salvific universality of Jesus Christ and the Church," world opinion on it, and how its position compares with the Bahá’í teachings.
Articles.
- Destiny and Freedom in the Bahá'í Writings. Julio Savi. Bahá'í writings on human free will and fate: our lives are free, yet also regulated by the decrees of God. Freedom is best enjoyed through understanding God's will, our spiritual purpose (H.M. Balyuzi Memorial Lecture). Articles.
- Development of Humankind, The. Julio Savi. From a religious perspective, beyond their material and intellectual development, human beings can attain spirituality. Human life is like a school: the teacher is the spiritual Master, the text is the revealed book, the pupil is each human being. Articles.
- Dimensions of Spirituality, by Jack McLean: Review. Julio Savi. Reviews.
- Duty of Kindness and Sympathy Towards Strangers, The. Julio Savi. Integrating immigrants into the culture of their new country is becoming a focus in some Western states. In 2007 the Italian government issued a “Charter on the Values and Significance of Citizenship and Integration,” which reflects such Bahá'í ideals. Articles.
- Eternal Quest for God: An Introduction to the Divine Philosophy of Abdu'l-Baha. Julio Savi. A philosophical theology based on the Bahá'í writings.
Books.
- Hidden Words, also known as Book of Fatimih (Kalimát-i-Maknúnih): Wilmette Institute faculty notes. E. G. Browne, Jack McLean, Julio Savi, Jonah Winters. Study.
- Homage to Memorials of the Faithful, An. Julio Savi. Poems inspired by eight of the personages of "Memorials": Shaykh Salman, Nabil-i-Zarandi, Darvish-i-Sidq-‘Ali, Shaykh Sadiq-i-Yazdi, Zaynu’l-‘Abidin Yazdi, Shaykh ‘Ali Akbar-i-Mazgani, ‘Abdu’llah Baghdadi, and Jinab-i-Munib. Biographies.
- Hymn to Love (Sáqí, bi-dih ábí), A. Julio Savi. A ghazal, a mystical song of love about The Beloved, meaning God or a Manifestation. One of eight Persian poems Bahá'u'lláh signed "Dervish" and revealed in Kurdistan, circa 1854-1856. Articles.
- Inebriation of His Enrapturing Call (mast-and bulbulán), The. Julio Savi. Translation of the early mystical Tablet "Nightingales Are Inebriated" and an analysis of its themes of ecstasy, Mount Sinai, eschatology, dhikr, sama, and fana`. Articles.
- Italy: History of the Bahá'í Faith. Julio Savi. Encyclopedia.
- Lawh-i-Maryam (Tablet to Maryam) Revealed by Bahá'u'lláh: A Provisional Translation and Commentary. Julio Savi, Faezeh Mardani. Bahá’u’lláh’s Tablet to Maryam is both a source of historical information and of doctrinal and ethical hints, as well as an example of his refined literary style. Articles.
- Lontananza: Poesie, saggi e lettere (1955-2025) (Remoteness: Poems, Essays, and Letters). Julio Savi. Collection of poetry; English, Italian and French versions (offsite). Poetry.
- Love Relationship between God and Humanity: Reflections on Baha'u'llah's Hidden Words. Julio Savi. An overview of God and man's relationship as expressed in Bahá'u'lláh's Hidden Words. Articles.
- Mathnaví by Rúhu'lláh Varqá, the Martyr, The: A Few Notes on Its Historical Context and Poetical Content. Julio Savi, Faezeh Mardani. On the motifs of the cup-bearer and the cup, springtime, and love. Includes translation of "The Mathnaví of Rúhu'lláh, the Martyr." Articles.
- Mayflowers in the Ville Lumière: The Dawning of Bahá'í History in the European Continent. Julio Savi. In intellectual and artistic Paris of the fin de siècle, a young American becomes the catalyst for the spiritual awakening of a group of early believers. The paper examines the mysterious ways through which they came to recognize the dawn of the new era. Articles.
- Methods and qualities of the seekers of Reality in Some Answered Questions in the light of Bahá'í Scriptures. Julio Savi. The criteria and qualities of the seekers of Reality. The senses, reason, and reliance on scriptural texts are inadequate means but can be usefully combined. It is only the bounty of the Holy Spirit which bestows enlightenment and certitude, however. Articles.
- Most Dramatic Chapter in the Spiritual History of Humankind, A: A Pictorial Essay. Julio Savi. Introduction to the life of the Báb, with historical photo-realistic illustrations by Romanian artist Simina Boicu Rahmatian. Articles.
- "Newly born babe of that Day", The: Mysticism in the Age of the Maturity of Humankind. Julio Savi. The dynamic historical processes impacting mysticism. As the Bahá'í Revelation is the revelation of the maturity of humankind, it is free from certain flaws that in the past implied an early development of certain spiritually unacceptable behaviors. Articles.
- Poetry in 'Abdu'l-Bahá's Writings and Utterances. Julio Savi, Faezeh Mardani. 'Abdu'l-Bahá mentions at least seven aspects of poetry: inspiration, beauty, eloquence, versified language, novelty, expressivity, depth, and loftiness. He also sets forth clear concepts on the purposes of poetry, which benefit any aspiring poet. Articles.
- Prayers and rituals in the Bahá'í Faith: Introduction to A Tablet to Jináb-i-Mullá 'Alí-Akbar fí Ardi'l-Álif. Julio Savi, Faezeh Mardani. A tablet of Bahá'u'lláh to one of the Bábís to renew his faith before He had revealed his mission; its recipient and circumstances of composition; a prayer of 'reunion' and its attendant rituals. Articles.
- Religion and Exclusivism: A Bahá'í Perspective. Julio Savi. Various factors have distracted the attention of religionists from the essential teachings of religion rather than its secondary aspects; this has led to dangerous claims to exclusivity or finality, which need to resolved to ensure peaceful coexistence. Articles.
- Religious Pluralism: A Bahá'í Perspective. Julio Savi. On resolving the conflicting truth claims made by different religious traditions; finding definitions for "religion" and "prophet"; problems of historical texts; the current state of religion. Articles.
- Remoteness: Selected Poems. Julio Savi. A lengthy collection of poems, some originally written in Italian and translated to English by the author. Poetry.
- Shedding Light in the Hearts: Reflections on Poetry. Julio Savi. Limitations and merits of poetry as an emotional stimulus, as truth, and as a privileged form of linguistic expression, and its purpose as a spiritual conception of the nature of reality. Articles.
- Sprinkling from a Cloud (Rashh-i-Amá): Wilmette Institute faculty notes. Ismael Velasco, Julio Savi. Study.
- Tablet to Jináb-i-Mullá 'Alí-Akbar fí ardi'l-álif. Bahá'u'lláh. Julio Savi, trans, Faezeh Mardani, trans. Translations.
- Towards a Definition of Bahá'í Theology and Mystical Philosophy. Julio Savi. Bahá'í theology is not metaphysical hair-splitting but is a "divine philosophy" all Bahá'ís are invited to study, to achieve inner knowledge, spiritual progress, and an enhanced capacity for loving. Articles.
- Towards the Summit of Reality: Table of Contents and Bibliography. Julio Savi. Front- and back-matter only of Savi's book Towards the Summit of Reality: An Introduction to the Study of Bahá'u'lláh's Seven Valleys and Four Valleys, which provides a snapshot of scholarship into these Writings of Bahá'u'lláh. Resources.
- Will, Knowledge, and Love as Explained in Baha'u'llah's Four Valleys. Julio Savi. Exploration of some of the "seemingly abstruse" concepts of the Four Valleys. Articles.
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