God speaks again : an introduction to the Bahá'í Faith

The Baha'i- Faith is a recognized independent world religion attracting increasing attention--and followers--in the U.S. and around the globe as people from all walks of life search for practical spiritual direction and meaning in these deeply troubled times. Founded nearly 160 years ago, the Baha'i- Faith is today among the fastest growing of world religions. With more than six million followers in 236 countries and territories, it has already become the second-most widespread faith, surpassing every religion but Christianity in its geographic reach. The history and teachings of the Baha'i- Faith center around the inspiring person of its Founder, Baha'u'llah (1817-1892). The character traits He displayed throughout the course of a long and turbulent life, His voluminous and comprehensive body of written works, and impact He has already had in the world undeniably qualify Him as a major figure in world religious history. God Speaks Again is a comprehensive introduction to the Baha'i Faith. Members of the Baha'i religion believe that periodically throughout history, God has revealed Himself to humanity through Divine Messengers-among them Abraham, Zoroaster, Moses, Krishna, Buddha, Jesus, and Muhammad-each offering fresh spiritual teachings suited for the age in which they appear. Bowers quotes extensively from Baha'u'llah 's own writings, which Baha'is regard as the most recent Divine Revelation for humankind, providing a welcome glimpse into its power and majesty. In placing the life of Baha'u'llah at the center of the story, he reveals an authentically inspiring figure and the inseparable connection between a new religion and an extraordinary human being touched by His Creator. A history of the Baha'i Faith introduces the story and teachings of 19th-century founder Baha'u'llah while explaining the religion's views on the unity of humankind, its perspectives on the roles of messianic figures from other faiths and its practices against intolerance. An Introduction To The Baha'i Faith. Part 1: The Birth Of The Baha'i Faith -- Part 2: Some Basic Teachings Of Baha'u'llah -- Part 3: Foundations Of Unity -- Part 4: God's Promises Fulfilled. Kenneth E. Bowers. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. The Iranian plateau rises like an altar in the heart of the Asian continent, as if predestined to be the opening scene of the greatest spiritual drama in the history of the world.