Contemporary Emerging Baháʼí Studies - Revised Edition

Author: Cai Degui
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: This book provides a relatively objective and comprehensive introduction to the historical origins, current development, religious philosophy, religious institutions, and characteristics of the Baha'i Faith from the perspective of a researcher. It reveals the connections and differences between the Baha'i Faith and other religions such as Islam, Judaism, and Christianity, and showcases the Baha'i Faith's position in contemporary world religions and its fundamental stances in many international organizations. This book serves as an important reference for religious researchers and relevant government departments in China to understand this emerging religion. This book provides a relatively objective and comprehensive introduction to the historical origins, current development, religious philosophy, religious institutions, and characteristics of the Baha'i Faith from the perspective of a researcher. It reveals the connections and differences between the Baha'i Faith and other religions such as Islam, Judaism, and Christianity, and showcases the Baha'i Faith's position in contemporary world religions and its fundamental stances in many international organizations. This book serves as an important reference for religious researchers and relevant government departments in China to understand this emerging religion.