Omid Ghaemmaghami, Shahin Vafai

Exploring the Kitab-i-Aqdas

The Laws and Teachings of the Baha'i Faith

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Produktbeschreibung

"This handbook is the first rigorous and comprehensive study of the Bahâa'âis holy text, the Kitâab-i-Aqdas (the "Most Holy Book"). The Kitâab-i-Aqdas was written by Bahâa'u'llâah in 1873 and covers the theology, laws and principles that guide the Bahâa'âi faith"--

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Seitenzahl: 480
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Februar 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 246mm x 189mm
• ISBN-13: 9780755606252
• ISBN-10: 0755606256
• Artikelnr.: 70771544

Autorenporträt

Omid Ghaemmaghami is Associate Professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Binghamton, U.S. He is the author of works in Islamic, Bábí, and Bahá'í studies.

Inhaltsangabe

List of Images Preface The Bahá'í Faith: An Introduction Introduction 1: The Kitáb-i-Aqdas: History 2: The Kitáb-i-Aqdas: Language
Style
and Translation 3. Theological Foundations: God and the Manifestation of God 4. Human Beings: Identity
Nature
Purpose
and Journey 5. The Covenant of Bahá'u'lláh: Succession
Interpretation
and the Bahá'í Administrative Order 6. Personal Devotional Laws: Prayer
Fasting
and Other Practices 7. A Holy and Pure Life: Virtues and Laws 8. Laws Related to Personal Status and Death: Marriage
Divorce
Burial
and Inheritance 9. Community Laws: Education
Consultation
the Calendar
the Feast
and the Mashriqu'l-Adhkár 10. Unity: Vision and Provisions 11. Justice and Law: Principles and Administration 12. Bahá'u'lláh's Proclamation: Addresses to Kings
Rulers
and Religious Leaders Conclusion Bibliography Index to Paragraph Numbers of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas and "Questions and Answers" Index