New Arrivals

The Journal of Bahá’í Studies, Volume 28, numbers 1-2 – Spring/Summer 2018. Essays in this issue discuss Laura Barney's discipleship to ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, new directions for economics, and more.

Safíny-i ‘Irfán, Book 21 contains a collection of papers presented at the ‘Irfán Colloquia and Seminars. The ‘Irfán Colloquia started in 1993 and have since been held annually in North America and Europe. The aim and purpose of the Irfan activities are to foster systematic studies of the scriptures and theology of the world religions from a Bahá’í perspective, and to promote scholarly studies of the sacred writings and teachings of the Bahá’í Faith.

Bitter and Sweet Memories is the story of Aziz’u’llah Sulaimani Ardekani, the author of the well-known book Masabih Hedayat. Originally, only six copies of this book were printed for his children, but due to its historical importance, it is now being circulated for the community.

Bahá’i Datebook (176 B.E.)

A pocket-size calendar ranging from January 2019 until March 2020

A fifteen-month wall calendar for 176 B.E., made in collaboration with Nineteen Months (nineteenmonths.com). Each page contains a vivid photograph taken by Bahá’í photographers living in or visiting places all over the world. Enjoy scenic images of the natural world as well as stunning photos from the Bahá’í Shrines. This is a fifteen-page Bahá’í wall calendar.

The groundbreaking documentary that tells the amazing, true story of the Prophet Herald known as the Báb, His message, and the origins of a new era in world religion.

Combining dramatic reenactments with interviews of renowned historians, religious scholars, and other experts, The Gate celebrates the brief, extraordinary life of the Báb and the indelible impact His message continues to have on the world today.

A compilation of stories by American Indians who are members of the Bahá’í Faith, written in their own words. Being free to write and share in their own words and formats, seven American Indian Bahá’ís tell the story of their backgrounds, how they became Bahá’ís, their life adventures, and how this Faith works for them. These stories are meant to show the unique personal stories of Bahá’ís coming from American Indian backgrounds, including the many challenges and joys they’ve faced when accepting and integrating a new religion into their traditional cultural and spiritual beliefs and practices.

What in the world happened in 1844? Followers of William Miller and the Millerite movement expected the Advent, the Second Coming of Jesus, in 1844. When the Advent did not happen as expected, the Great Disappointment ensued. Miller was wrong. But was he? Did the spirit of Christ return in 1844 in the Middle East? Explore the prophecies of Daniel and follow the events in the West and the East to their amazing conclusion.

Arising is the autobiography of Kevin Locke—a member of the Lakota tribe and a renowned hoop dancer, flutist, and storyteller—who has traveled the world as a performer and a promoter of principles such as the oneness of humankind.

Our Seven Families explores the value of human social life – why we need human connections. Drawing on her experience as a social scientist and on insights derived from a deep study of the Bahá’í Sacred Writings, McCreary expands our conception of the nature and range of human relationships, stresses the link between spiritual activities and social transformation, and suggests creative practical solutions for restoring a sense of harmony and coherence in our lives.

Lights of ‘Irf án, Book 19 contains a collection of papers presented at the ‘Irfán Colloquia and Seminars in 2017. The ‘Irfán Colloquia started in 1993 and have since been held annually in North America and Europe. The aim and purpose of the Irfan activities are to foster systematic studies of the scriptures and theology of the world religions from a Bahá’í perspective, and to promote scholarly studies of the sacred writings and teachings of the Bahá’í Faith.