The development of the Baha'i Faith from the messianic Babi
movement in nineteenth-century Iran to become an independent
religion established in many countries and commanding the devotion
of people from many different cultures provides a vivid example of
religious change in the modern world. The process is more fully
documented than that by which any other religion emerged and Peter
Smith is able to trace in detail the development of the major
beliefs and values in their social and historical contexts.
Beginning with the rise of the dissident Babi sect within Shi'i
Islam, the book examines the origin of the Baha'i Faith and its
dominant religious concerns in Qajar Iran, its initial
establishment and subsequent growth in the United States, the
development of its administration, and its present global
expansion. A conclusion outlines possible future developments.
Chronologies of the main events, a glossary and a bibliographical
guide add to the usefulness of the book for both students and
general readers.
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