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The Babi and Baha'i Religions: From Messianic Shiism to a World Religion

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Babi and Baha'i Religions: From Messianic Shiism to a World Religion
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Peter Smith
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:264
Dimensions(mm): Height 224,Width 144
Category/GenreBuddhism
ISBN/Barcode 9780521317559
ClassificationsDewey:297.8809
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 11 September 2008
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

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.