Chapter 1 Foreword by Jeffrey J. Kripal Chapter 2 Introduction Part 3 Introduction to the Baha'i Faith Chapter 4 Origins and Historical Development Chapter 5 Beliefs and Principles Chapter 6 Aspects of Baha'i Community Life Chapter 7 The Baha'i Administrative Order Part 8 The Baha'i Faith in America Chapter 9 Phase I (1892-1921) Chapter 10 Phase II (1922-1957) Chapter 11 Phase III (1958-2000) Chapter 12 Priorities and Issues in the Modern American Baha'i Community Chapter 13 Anti-Baha'i Polemic and Baha'i Responses Chapter 14 Conclusion Chapter 15 Bibliography
William Garlington is a religion scholar who has taught history and religious studies in the United States and Australia for over twenty-five years. He lives in Camarillo, California.
A splendid introduction to Baha'i's place in the American religious
landscape. Highly recommended.
*CHOICE*
A scholar of history and religion in the US and Australia,
Garlington presents historical, doctrinal, and organizational
information about the religion's presence in America. He begins by
introducing Baha'i in general, its origins and history, beliefs and
principles, community life, and administrative order. Then he
traces its manifestation in America in three phases from 1892 to
2000, and discusses current priorities and issues and anti-Baha'i
polemic and Baha'i responses to it.
*Reference and Research Book News*
Garlington, a former member of the Baha'i religious community and
former history and religion teacher, accurately explains the
progressive Baha'i theological and social teachings and helpfully
analyzes anti-Baha'i polemic.
*Library Journal*
A splendid introduction to Baha'i's place in the American religious
landscape. Highly recommended. * CHOICE *
A scholar of history and religion in the US and Australia,
Garlington presents historical, doctrinal, and organizational
information about the religion's presence in America. He begins by
introducing Baha'i in general, its origins and history, beliefs and
principles, community life, and administrative order. Then he
traces its manifestation in America in three phases from 1892 to
2000, and discusses current priorities and issues and anti-Baha'i
polemic and Baha'i responses to it. * Reference and Research Book
News *
Garlington, a former member of the Baha'i religious community and
former history and religion teacher, accurately explains the
progressive Baha'i theological and social teachings and helpfully
analyzes anti-Baha'i polemic. * Library Journal *
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