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- July 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.
- July 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.
- July 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.
- July 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.
- July 5
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.
- July 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.
- July 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.
- July 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.
- July 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.
- July 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.
- July 11
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The Book of Certitude is one of the most important scriptural works in all of the religious history. In it Bahá’u’lláh gives a sweeping overview of religious truth, explaining the underlying unity of the world's religions, describing the universality of the revelations humankind has received from the Prophets of God (read more...)
- July 12
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.
- July 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.
- July 14
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.
- July 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.
- July 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 The Spirit of Agriculture, written by Paul Hanley.
- July 17
Stories told by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá are an introduction to living a spiritual life pleasing to the Creator of all humankind. Gleaned from the written record of stories told over a period of many years by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, they provide life changing perceptions of spiritual realities that often escape the modern mind.
- July 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.
- July 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.
- July 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.
- July 21
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.
- July 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.
- July 23
Bahá’u’lláh and the New Era by John Esslemont comprehensively yet succinctly sets forth the teachings of Bahá’u’lláh. He outlines the faith's early history; explains its theology; incorporates extracts from scripture; and provides information on spiritual practices.
- July 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.
- July 25
The Prophet's Daughter is a biography of the eldest daughter of Bahá’u’lláh who faithfully served her family and the early followers of the faith through nearly seven decades of extreme hardship. During the mid nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, when women in the Middle East were largely invisible, deprived of education, and without status in their communities, she was an active participant in the religion's turbulent early years and contributed significantly to its emergence as an independent world religion.
- July 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.
- July 27
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.
- July 28
‘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.
- July 29
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.
- July 30
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.
- July 31
Stories told by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá are an introduction to living a spiritual life pleasing to the Creator of all humankind. Gleaned from the written record of stories told over a period of many years by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, they provide life changing perceptions of spiritual realities that often escape the modern mind.
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