Created in an attempt to help clarify the foundations of the religion to outsiders while permitting members to deepen their own understanding. It presents the F

Growing out of the teachings of the B_b, who introduced the idea of the coming of a great prophet (the one promised in the scriptures of all the world's major r

Since the early twentieth century, the Baha'í religion has worked to establish racially and ethnically diverse communities. During Jim Crow, it was a leader in

Origins and historical development -- Beliefs and principles -- Aspects of Baha'i community life -- The Baha'i administrative order -- Phase I (1892-1921) -- Ph

The Historical Dictionary of Women in the Middle East and North Africa includes a chronology, an introductory essay, an extensive bibliography, and a dictionary