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- August 1
Divine Educators provides scriptural and historical evidence for commonalities in the lives, characters, and teachings of the central figures of seven world religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam and the Bahá’í Faith, from the sources of each religious tradition, including the Bhagavad Gita, the Dhammapadha, the Gathas, the Hebrew Bible, the Gospels, the Qur’án and the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh. It is bound to generate interest in the subject and further the cause of interfaith dialogue and understanding throughout the world.
- August 2
The Story of Bahá’u’lláh presents in a clear narrative style the life of the prophet from His birth into a wealthy and noble family, through His transforming spiritual experience while incarcerated in the infamous Black Pit of Tehran, and over the decades of harsh and increasingly remote exile that followed.
- August 3
In Blueprint for a New World Craig Loehle suggests that a new world view is needed for society to take the next steps of social and material progress. Such a world view, he proposes, can only be provided by a new revelation of guidance from God.
- August 4
In Release the Sun William Sears describes the Millennial fervor that gripped many people around the world in the early nineteenth century. While Christians anticipated the return of Jesus Christ, a wave of expectation swept through Islam that the "Lord of the Age" would soon appear.
- August 5
In Release the Sun William Sears describes the Millennial fervor that gripped many people around the world in the early nineteenth century. While Christians anticipated the return of Jesus Christ, a wave of expectation swept through Islam that the "Lord of the Age" would soon appear.
- August 6
The Story of Bahá’u’lláh presents in a clear narrative style the life of the prophet from His birth into a wealthy and noble family, through His transforming spiritual experience while incarcerated in the infamous Black Pit of Tehran, and over the decades of harsh and increasingly remote exile that followed.
- August 7
Religion on the Healing Edge examines the defining beliefs animating the Bahá’í Faith and its distinctive practices, which are intended to change the world. Author Frank Stetzer offers insights into the Bahá’í community and its vision to establish a new global civilization based on the recognition of the oneness of humanity.
- August 8
The Ascent of Society is a penetrating study that describes the objective of personal spiritual growth as an "ever-expanding sense of self" that requires social relationships in order to develop. John Hatcher focuses on the Bahá’í belief that human history is a divinely guided process in which spiritual principles are gradually and progressively expressed in social institutions.
- August 9
In Learn Well This Tablet Richard Gurinsky explores the Tablet of Ahmad to discover its significance and importance in the lives of Bahá’ís today. Taking each verse in turn, he reflects on the many levels of meaning that every phrase holds and draws the reader into a deep meditation on the import of Bahá’u’lláh's words.
- August 10
Against Incredible Odds: Life of a Twentieth Century Iranian Bahá’í Family by Baharieh Rouhani Ma'ani tells the story of one family from the town of Nayríz whose life has spanned the whole history of the Bahá’í Faith, from its earliest days to the present. Their story is the story of the Bahá’í Cause itself.
- August 11
The Reality of Man is a compilation that provides a sample of the Faith's vast teachings on the nature of man. Topics include God's love for humanity; the purpose of life; our spiritual reality; the nature of the soul; how human beings develop spiritually; and immortality and life hereafter. The writings are from Bahá’u’lláh and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.
- August 12
The Story of Baha'u'llah presents in a clear narrative style the life of the prophet from His birth into a wealthy and noble family, through His transforming spiritual experience while incarcerated in the infamous Black Pit of Tehran, and over the decades of harsh and increasingly remote exile that followed.
- August 13
Release the Sun follows the mission and martyrdom of the Báb, foreshadowing of role of Bahá’u’lláh. The appendix has extensive references to Biblical prophecies concerning the coming of the twin manifestations. Written by William Sears and available from the Bahá’í Publishing Trust.
- August 14
Lua Getsinger Herald of the Covenant follows this renowned believer and teacher of the Bahá’í Faith whose tireless travels from east to west in the United States, in Europe and in India attracted hundreds to the love of their Lord. This book makes available Lua Getsinger's own voice through her letters, diaries and talks between 1898 and 1916. Written by Velda Metelmann and published by George Ronald.
- August 15
The Last War is about overcoming racism, respiritualizing society, establishing the unity of all people, creating true civilization and the need to develop a vision of how the world can move from its turbulent adolescence to its long awaited maturity; a time when all nations and races will become united in a global civilization.
- August 16
Agriculture and religion have been closely associated for 12,000 years and since the dawn of the Neolithic have played complementary roles in the formation and development of civilization. Their ongoing, reciprocal role in sustaining an ever-advancing civilization is the theme of a new book, The Spirit of Agriculture, written by Paul Hanley.
- August 17
Release the Sun follows the mission and martyrdom of the Báb, foreshadowing of role of Bahá’u’lláh. The appendix has extensive references to Biblical prophecies concerning the coming of the twin manifestations. Written by William Sears and available from the Bahá’í Publishing Trust.
- August 18
In Summons of the Lord of Hosts Bahá’u’lláh invites the monarchs and leaders of His time to accept the basic tenets of His Faith, sets forth the nature of His mission, and establishes the standard of justice that must govern the rule of those entrusted with civil authority.
- August 19
The Great African Safari was a journey made in fulfilment of an earlier promise - to return to Africa and visit the Bahá’ís there. But in addition to meeting and encouraging Bahá’ís far from the beaten track, Rúhíyyih Khánum represented the Bahá’í Faith in her official capacity as an ambassador from its World Centre.
- August 20
This stunning book, Bahá’í Pilgrimage takes the reader on a guided pictorial journey and with over 350 full-colour illustrations through the Holy Places at the world centre of the Faith. The commentary is by Lesley Taherzadeh, who served at the Baha'i World Centre as an official guide to the pilgrims for over a decade.
- August 21
Vignettes from the Life of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá is a unique collection of stories, sayings and comments, providing a special insight into the life, character and station of Bahá’u’lláh’s eldest son. The book is divided into three main sections, His Pure Heart, His Kindly Heart, and His Radiant Heart; The book is enhanced by a mixed selection of rare and well-loved photographs, and is itself dedicated to ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.
- August 22
The Story of Bahá’u’lláh presents in a clear narrative style the life of the prophet from His birth into a wealthy and noble family, through His transforming spiritual experience while incarcerated in the infamous Black Pit of Tehran, and over the decades of harsh and increasingly remote exile that followed.
- August 23
Release the Sun follows the mission and martyrdom of the Báb, foreshadowing of role of Bahá’u’lláh. The appendix has extensive references to Biblical prophecies concerning the coming of the twin manifestations. Written by William Sears and available from the Bahá’í Publishing Trust.
- August 24
God Speaks Again tells the story of the Bahá’í Faith and describes how the history and teachings center around the inspiring person of its Prophet and Founder, Baha'u'llah.
- August 25
Lua Getsinger Herald of the Covenant follows this renowned believer and teacher of the Bahá’í Faith whose tireless travels from east to west in the United States, in Europe and in India attracted hundreds to the love of their Lord. This book makes available Lua Getsinger's own voice through her letters, diaries and talks between 1898 and 1916.
- August 26
Religion on the Healing Edge examines the defining beliefs animating the Bahá’í Faith and its distinctive practices, which are intended to change the world. Author Frank Stetzer offers insights into the Bahá’í community and its vision to establish a new global civilization based on the recognition of the oneness of humanity.
- August 27
The Journey of the Soul begins and ends by answering the weightiest questions we can pose about our reality as human beings: What is the purpose of life? What is death? How do we attain true happiness? What is the soul and how does it develop? What is the nature of the afterlife? Will we know and recognize our loved ones?
- August 28
The Ascent of Society is a penetrating study that describes the objective of personal spiritual growth as an "ever-expanding sense of self" that requires social relationships in order to develop. John Hatcher focuses on the Bahá’í belief that human history is a divinely guided process in which spiritual principles are gradually and progressively expressed in social institutions.
- August 29
‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Centre of the Covenant was the first comprehensive biography of this 'magnetic figure' and 'perfect Exemplar' of Bahá’í life, and remains the foremost source for subsequent accounts. Over 250 pages describe ‘Abdu’l-Bahá's journey to the West, the places He visited and audiences He addressed, many of those who were privileged to meet him, and the example He gave in daily life.
- August 30
Baha'i Parenting Perspectives discusses such topics as: When you do first talk to your child about God and how do you introduce Him? What do you do if your children don't want to attend the 19 Day Feast? What should you do about celebrating Christmas? How can you deal with lying? Should you let your children watch TV? What do you do if your teenager wants to have his nose pierced? Should you go out to work or stay home to look after small children?
- August 31
The Odyssey of the Soul Draws on the literature of the Bahá’í Faith to answer age-old questions simply and directly. Where are we going? When will we arrive at our destination? What will it be like? What experiences will happen to us on the way? He charts the progress of the soul from its birth, through the physical world and to the end of its odyssey in the world of the spirit.
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