New Arrivals

The American Baha'i November / December 2018

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.

The long-anticipated publication of the messages and letters of the Guardian to believers and institutions in Latin America constitutes a major achievement. This is the last of the continental collections gathered from the whole of his ministry (1921–1957). An adequate understanding of the unfoldment and growth of the Faith of Bahá’u’lláh in Latin America will necessarily involve a careful study of its contents.

Who were the German Templers living in Haifa during the 19th century, and what inspired them to leave their German homeland to build a community in Palestine? Who were the Bahá’ís living in Palestine during the 19th century, and why had they been banished to the prison city of Acca? And what connection could there possibly be between two such diverse groups from such different cultures, one from the East and the other from the West? Read this thoroughly researched, detailed historical account of the German Templers – their beliefs, their mission, and their links with the Bahá’ís in Haifa.

Sing along with friendly fruit from the Farmers' Market who come in diverse colors, shapes, and sizes. Young children will enjoy exploring what makes these neighbors different, the same, and all so lovable. This hardcover picture book introduces the concepts of unity and diversity through adorable characters and simple, rhyming lyrics. Ideal for children ages 2-5.

Gold Award Winner from the Mom’s Choice Awards, named among the best in family-friendly media.

"Heartwarming, cheery pictures of jolly singing pears, apples, oranges, grapefruit and plums dance across the pages, inviting a friendly celebration of diversity and joy... Sweet Neighbors Come In All Colors is an 'absofruitly delightful ' song story teaching acceptance of differences and celebration of diversity." —James A. Cox, Midwest Book Review

Visit SweetNeighbors.org to hear the song and watch the video.

When she was arrested, Mrs. Muluk Khadem was a member of the last Local Spiritual Assembly of Tehran. She spent nearly six years in prison while the first 372 days were spent in solitary confinement. During this time, she was condemned to death twice and was taken for execution with other inmates only to be returned to her prison cell at the last moment. Her final release from prison allowed her to write her memoirs, sharing the memories that reflect the lives of all the other martyrs and prisoners who were never given the opportunity to put share all they faced in prison.

A booklet describing a special time in history, July 1848. During the “Year of Revolution” in Europe, a Persian prisoner and a Persian nobleman, separated in space but united in purpose, dramatically set in motion forces destined to guide a maturing world toward unity and true freedom. 43 pages.

This coloring book has 27 drawings with inspiring quotes from the founders of the world’s great religions and from noted philosophers and historical figures. Coloring these drawings will provide you with hours of stress relief through creative expression. The designs range in level of complexity and difficulty.

In this collection of scholarly essays, the reader will find articles on various aspects of Bahá’í philosophy—philosophical anthropology, philosophy of science, philosophy of culture, epistemology, ethics, philosophy of religion, comparative and political philosophy, and, finally, history of philosophy. This compilation presents Bahá’í philosophy as a new wave of philosophical thought, and it finds itself in a fruitful dialogue not only with the traditional forms of religious philosophy but also with the modern Western thought practices of reason and empirical observation.

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.