Favorite Baha'i Books?

Jafar · 07-14-2006, 08:14 PM

Kitab'i'Iqan--that book changed me more then anything else i've read, i think.
Seven Valleys
Secret of Divine Civilization
World Order Letters

its been awhile since i've looked at some of these books, though. what is everyone elses experiences?

shathaway · 07-19-2006, 07:48 PM

On the lighter side - I like the book "God Loves Laughter" by Hand of The Cause of God - William Sears.

Sincerely,
Steven J. Hathaway

Jafar · 07-19-2006, 10:13 PM

never read that one

Joshua · 07-20-2006, 06:49 AM

"Next to this unique repository of inestimable treasures must rank that marvelous collection of gem-like utterances, the "Hidden Words" with which Bahá'u'lláh was inspired, as He paced, wrapped in His meditations, the banks of the Tigris

(Shoghi Effendi, God Passes By, p. 139)

Jimmy Ng · 07-23-2006, 07:40 AM

The Revelation of Baha'u'llah volumes 1 to 4 by Adib Taherzadeh are books
which is well worth reading.It contains so much historical pages of the Fath, notable teachers, touching stories and victories by our early believers.

arthra · 07-27-2006, 07:05 AM

Recently I came across "Responding: 101 Questions asked of Baha'is" by Dale Eng ...this is an impressive tome and has plenty of good material.

- Art

Tom Lavery · 08-22-2006, 11:32 AM

A Good book to read is "the light shineth in darkness" by Udo Schaefer. It is a apology to Christian comments.

dayyans · 01-12-2007, 07:08 AM

Dawn Breakers! I read it in a week when I was 16 or something for no other reason than I wanted to know. My passion for Baha'i history has followed. I always wonder the context that the Writings were written. Why did people do the things they did, if we know what happened in the past maybe we can avoid some of the pit falls in the future.

Just A Musician · 03-29-2007, 08:05 PM

Stories from the Delight of Hearts

Pollwr · 06-18-2009, 08:21 PM

The Hidden Words of Bahá'u'lláh always mesmerized me and every time I read it I see something new. The writings of Abdúl-Bahá, I love because they are quite accessible and "Tahirih The Pure" by Martha L Root because this gave me my first ever historical heroine. (History I learned at school all seemed to be about men)

FrankMc · 09-10-2010, 11:56 AM

"Closer than your Life-Vein' by Henry J Weil. Short, pointed passages from someone who's really experienced the spiritual depth of the Faith.
Also Adib Taherzadeh's writings - deeply erudite, but not in the least out to impress you with himself - no ego in the writing. Apparently the man was also like that in life - he's a real hero in the Irish Baha'i community, and touched many lives.

Clex19 · 09-10-2010, 05:10 PM

I would say that I don't have a favorite, but that wouldn't be truthful. I guess I like The Hidden Words in particular because of how they're separated into parts and they're easy for me to memorize.

whine of astonsihment · 09-16-2010, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by FrankMc

"Closer than your Life-Vein' by Henry J Weil. Short, pointed passages from someone who's really experienced the spiritual depth of the Faith.
Also Adib Taherzadeh's writings - deeply erudite, but not in the least out to impress you with himself - no ego in the writing. Apparently the man was also like that in life - he's a real hero in the Irish Baha'i community, and touched many lives.

I have to heartily second any endorsement of Adib Taherzadeh's work - I have learned so much and understood so much more through reading them. Have you heard any of his talks on the human soul? I listened to it many times and it really helped me in sharing the Message with others. Lots of other great talks on this site as well. Check out this link: Baha'i audio talks

rushdy · 01-20-2012, 10:39 AM

Revelation & Social Reality - Paul Lample

Sen McGlinn · 01-20-2012, 08:51 PM

My favourite -- for eloquence, cogency and relevance today -- is Abdu'l-Baha's Sermon on the Art of Governance. In Persian (Resaleh-ye Siyasiyyeh) this is breathtaking.

Lonemedic · 01-22-2012, 01:45 PM

I agree that Adib Taherzadeh's works are simply amazing. It is easy to read and enjoyable and conveys a knowledge and understanding that is so unique and priceless.

07-14-2006, 08:14 PM	#1
Jafar The Evil Visir Joined: Mar 2006 From: Chapel Hill Posts: 147	Favorite Baha'i Books? Kitab'i'Iqan--that book changed me more then anything else i've read, i think. Seven Valleys Secret of Divine Civilization World Order Letters its been awhile since i've looked at some of these books, though. what is everyone elses experiences?

08-22-2006, 11:32 AM	#7
Tom Lavery Junior Member Joined: Aug 2006 From: New Britian Pa Posts: 1	Good book A Good book to read is "the light shineth in darkness" by Udo Schaefer. It is a apology to Christian comments.

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07-19-2006, 07:48 PM	#2
shathaway Senior Member Joined: Jul 2006 From: Oregon, USA Posts: 133	On the lighter side - I like the book "God Loves Laughter" by Hand of The Cause of God - William Sears. Sincerely, Steven J. Hathaway

07-19-2006, 10:13 PM	#3
Jafar The Evil Visir Joined: Mar 2006 From: Chapel Hill Posts: 147	never read that one

07-20-2006, 06:49 AM	#4
Joshua Junior Member Joined: Jul 2006 From: Pietermaritzburg, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa Posts: 10	"Next to this unique repository of inestimable treasures must rank that marvelous collection of gem-like utterances, the "Hidden Words" with which Bahá'u'lláh was inspired, as He paced, wrapped in His meditations, the banks of the Tigris (Shoghi Effendi, God Passes By, p. 139)

07-23-2006, 07:40 AM	#5
Jimmy Ng Junior Member Joined: Jul 2006 From: Klang,Malaysia Posts: 2	The Revelation of Baha'u'llah volumes 1 to 4 by Adib Taherzadeh are books which is well worth reading.It contains so much historical pages of the Fath, notable teachers, touching stories and victories by our early believers.

07-27-2006, 07:05 AM	#6
arthra Senior Member Joined: Jun 2006 From: California Posts: 3,064	Recently I came across "Responding: 101 Questions asked of Baha'is" by Dale Eng ...this is an impressive tome and has plenty of good material. - Art

01-12-2007, 07:08 AM	#8
dayyans Junior Member Joined: Jan 2007 From: Bangkok Posts: 4	Dawn Breakers! I read it in a week when I was 16 or something for no other reason than I wanted to know. My passion for Baha'i history has followed. I always wonder the context that the Writings were written. Why did people do the things they did, if we know what happened in the past maybe we can avoid some of the pit falls in the future.

03-29-2007, 08:05 PM	#9
Just A Musician Junior Member Joined: Mar 2007 From: Forest Grove, OR Posts: 2	Stories from the Delight of Hearts

06-18-2009, 08:21 PM	#10
Pollwr Senior Member Joined: Jun 2009 From: earth Posts: 311	The Hidden Words of Bahá'u'lláh always mesmerized me and every time I read it I see something new. The writings of Abdúl-Bahá, I love because they are quite accessible and "Tahirih The Pure" by Martha L Root because this gave me my first ever historical heroine. (History I learned at school all seemed to be about men)

09-10-2010, 11:56 AM	#11
FrankMc Junior Member Joined: Sep 2010 From: N Ireland Posts: 12	"Closer than your Life-Vein' by Henry J Weil. Short, pointed passages from someone who's really experienced the spiritual depth of the Faith. Also Adib Taherzadeh's writings - deeply erudite, but not in the least out to impress you with himself - no ego in the writing. Apparently the man was also like that in life - he's a real hero in the Irish Baha'i community, and touched many lives.

09-10-2010, 05:10 PM	#12
Clex19 Member Joined: Dec 2009 From: Nebraska Posts: 95	I would say that I don't have a favorite, but that wouldn't be truthful. I guess I like The Hidden Words in particular because of how they're separated into parts and they're easy for me to memorize.

01-20-2012, 10:39 AM	#14
rushdy Youth Power Joined: Dec 2011 From: All over the place! Literally! Posts: 19	Revelation & Social Reality - Paul Lample

01-20-2012, 08:51 PM	#15
Sen McGlinn Senior Member Joined: Aug 2010 From: Leiden, the Netherlands Posts: 249	My favourite -- for eloquence, cogency and relevance today -- is Abdu'l-Baha's Sermon on the Art of Governance. In Persian (Resaleh-ye Siyasiyyeh) this is breathtaking.

01-22-2012, 01:45 PM	#16
Lonemedic Member Joined: Dec 2011 From: Orange County, CA Posts: 53	I agree that Adib Taherzadeh's works are simply amazing. It is easy to read and enjoyable and conveys a knowledge and understanding that is so unique and priceless.