Bahá’í History

On this page are collections of literature concerned with the historical unfoldment of the Bahá’í Faith, including books describing the lives and times of the Central Figures of the Faith and biographies.

General History

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Revelation of Bahá’u’lláh, Vol. 1 - Baghdád, 1853 - 1863
Revelation of Bahá’u’lláh, Vol. 1 - Baghdád, 1853 - 1863
Revelation of Bahá’u’lláh, Vol. 2 - Adrianople, 1863 - 1868
Revelation of Bahá’u’lláh, Vol. 2 - Adrianople, 1863 - 1868
Revelation of Bahá’u’lláh, Vol. 3 - Akká, The Early Years 1868 - 1877
Revelation of Bahá’u’lláh, Vol. 3 - Akká, The Early Years 1868 - 1877
Revelation of Bahá’u’lláh, Vol. 4 - Mazra'ih and Bahji, 1877-1892
Revelation of Bahá’u’lláh, Vol. 4 - Mazra'ih and Bahji, 1877-1892
`Abdu’l-Bahá in Europe: 1912-1913
`Abdu’l-Bahá in Europe: 1912-1913
Coronation On Carmel - The Story of the Shrine of the Báb, Volume II - 1922 1963
Coronation On Carmel - The Story of the Shrine of the Báb, Volume II - 1922 1963
God Passes By
God Passes By
The Priceless Pearl
The Priceless Pearl
Nabil's Narrative (Abridged)
Nabil's Narrative (Abridged)
A Traveler’s Narrative
A Traveler’s Narrative
Seeking a State of Heaven - The German Templers
Seeking a State of Heaven - The German Templers
Bahá’ís in the West
Bahá’ís in the West

Life of Bahá’u’lláh

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Revelation of Bahá’u’lláh, Vol. 1 - Baghdád, 1853 - 1863
Revelation of Bahá’u’lláh, Vol. 1 - Baghdád, 1853 - 1863
Revelation of Bahá’u’lláh, Vol. 2 - Adrianople, 1863 - 1868
Revelation of Bahá’u’lláh, Vol. 2 - Adrianople, 1863 - 1868
Revelation of Bahá’u’lláh, Vol. 3 - Akká, The Early Years 1868 - 1877
Revelation of Bahá’u’lláh, Vol. 3 - Akká, The Early Years 1868 - 1877
Revelation of Bahá’u’lláh, Vol. 4 - Mazra'ih and Bahji, 1877-1892
Revelation of Bahá’u’lláh, Vol. 4 - Mazra'ih and Bahji, 1877-1892
Stories of Bahá’u’lláh and Some Notable Believers
Stories of Bahá’u’lláh and Some Notable Believers
Call to Remembrance
Call to Remembrance
Mírzá Mihdí, The Purest Branch
Mírzá Mihdí, The Purest Branch
The Birth of Baha'u'llah: Glimpses from Bahá'u'lláh's Childhood for Young Children
The Birth of Baha'u'llah: Glimpses from Bahá'u'lláh's Childhood for Young Children
Garden of Riḍván: The Story of the Festival of Riḍván for Young Children
Garden of Riḍván: The Story of the Festival of Riḍván for Young Children
The Life of Bahá’u’lláh: A Treasury of Stories from Brilliant Star
The Life of Bahá’u’lláh: A Treasury of Stories from Brilliant Star
The Central Figures: Bahá’u’lláh, Volume 2
The Central Figures: Bahá’u’lláh, Volume 2
The Central Figures: Bahá’u’lláh, Volume 3
The Central Figures: Bahá’u’lláh, Volume 3

Life of the Báb

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Immortal Youth: A Tribute to the Life and Station of the Bab
Immortal Youth: A Tribute to the Life and Station of the Bab
The Central Figures: The Báb, Volume 2
The Central Figures: The Báb, Volume 2
Báb: Central Figures 3
Báb: Central Figures 3
Mullá Ḥusayn: The Story of the Declaration of the Báb for Young Children
Mullá Ḥusayn: The Story of the Declaration of the Báb for Young Children
Moon Was There: Glimpses from the Bab's Childhood for Young Children
Moon Was There: Glimpses from the Bab's Childhood for Young Children
The Báb
The Báb
Hour of Dawn: The Life of the Bab
Hour of Dawn: The Life of the Bab
Primal Point: A selection of testimonials and tributes to the Báb and His followers
Primal Point: A selection of testimonials and tributes to the Báb and His followers
The Báb: The Gate and Herald of Bahá’u’lláh (Pamphlet)
The Báb: The Gate and Herald of Bahá’u’lláh (Pamphlet)
Khadijih Bagum, the Wife of the Bab
Khadijih Bagum, the Wife of the Bab
The Life of the Bab
The Life of the Bab
The Lamp: The Life Story of the Bab (New Edition)
The Lamp: The Life Story of the Bab (New Edition)

Life of `Abdu’l-Bahá

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`Abdu’l-Bahá in Europe: 1912-1913
`Abdu’l-Bahá in Europe: 1912-1913
'Abdu'l-Bahá: The Perfect Exemplar
'Abdu'l-Bahá: The Perfect Exemplar
Memories of Nine Years in Akka (HC)
Memories of Nine Years in Akka (HC)
Memories of Nine Years in 'Akká (SC)
Memories of Nine Years in 'Akká (SC)
Ambassador to Humanity: A Selection of Testimonials and Tributes to ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Ambassador to Humanity: A Selection of Testimonials and Tributes to ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
The Apostle of Peace: A Survey of References to 'Abdu'l-Bahá in the Western Press 1871-1921, Volume One: 1871-1912
The Apostle of Peace: A Survey of References to 'Abdu'l-Bahá in the Western Press 1871-1921, Volume One: 1871-1912
Apostle of Peace, Volume 2 - References to Abdu’l-Baha in the Western Press 1912-1921
Apostle of Peace, Volume 2 - References to Abdu’l-Baha in the Western Press 1912-1921
Mahmud's Diary: Chronicling ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s Journey to America (HC)
Mahmud's Diary: Chronicling ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s Journey to America (HC)
Mahmud's Diary: Chronicling ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s Journey to America (SC)
Mahmud's Diary: Chronicling ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s Journey to America (SC)
A World Without War ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and the Discourse for Global Peace
A World Without War ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and the Discourse for Global Peace
When the Moon Set Over Haifa
When the Moon Set Over Haifa
The Sheltering Branch
The Sheltering Branch

Life of Shoghi Effendi

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Shoghi Effendi Through the Pilgrim's Eye, Vol. 1 Building the Administrative Order, 1922–1952
Shoghi Effendi Through the Pilgrim's Eye, Vol. 1 Building the Administrative Order, 1922–1952
Shoghi Effendi Through the Pilgrim's Eye, Vol. 2 The Ten Year Crusade: 1953-1963
Shoghi Effendi Through the Pilgrim's Eye, Vol. 2 The Ten Year Crusade: 1953-1963
Shoghi Effendi - the Servant at the Threshold
Shoghi Effendi - the Servant at the Threshold
The Priceless Pearl
The Priceless Pearl
Prelude to the Guardianship
Prelude to the Guardianship
Shoghi Effendi in Oxford
Shoghi Effendi in Oxford
Divine Guidance: Shoghi Effendi's Ministry
Divine Guidance: Shoghi Effendi's Ministry
Planning Progress
Planning Progress
Shoghi Effendi, Recollections
Shoghi Effendi, Recollections
The Life of the Guardian
The Life of the Guardian

Letters of the Living

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Quddús: The First in Rank
Quddús: The First in Rank
Mullá Ḥusayn: The Story of the Declaration of the Báb for Young Children
Mullá Ḥusayn: The Story of the Declaration of the Báb for Young Children
The Trumpet Blast: Removing the Veil from the Advent of the Promised One
The Trumpet Blast: Removing the Veil from the Advent of the Promised One
The Calling
The Calling
The Poetry of Tahirih
The Poetry of Tahirih
Adam's Wish: Unknown Poetry of Tahirih
Adam's Wish: Unknown Poetry of Tahirih
Rejoice in My Gladness: The Life of Tahirih
Rejoice in My Gladness: The Life of Tahirih

Holy Family

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A Child in the Holy Land
A Child in the Holy Land
Mírzá Mihdí, The Purest Branch
Mírzá Mihdí, The Purest Branch
Leaves of the Twin Divine Trees
Leaves of the Twin Divine Trees
Memories of Nine Years in 'Akká (SC)
Memories of Nine Years in 'Akká (SC)
The Priceless Pearl
The Priceless Pearl
Asiyih Khanum, The Most Exalted Leaf, entitled Navvab
Asiyih Khanum, The Most Exalted Leaf, entitled Navvab
Prelude to the Guardianship
Prelude to the Guardianship
Rebekah's Well
Rebekah's Well
The Chosen Highway (Hardcover)
The Chosen Highway (Hardcover)

Hands of the Cause of God

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Faizi
Faizi
Rúhíyyih Khánum
Rúhíyyih Khánum
Agnes Baldwin Alexander Hand of the Cause of God
Agnes Baldwin Alexander Hand of the Cause of God
Infinite Horizons: The Life and Times of Horace Holley
Infinite Horizons: The Life and Times of Horace Holley
Unfurling the Divine Standard
Unfurling the Divine Standard
Siyyid Mustafá Rúmí: Hand of the Cause of God
Siyyid Mustafá Rúmí: Hand of the Cause of God
Hermann Grossman: Hand of the Cause of God: A Life for the Faith
Hermann Grossman: Hand of the Cause of God: A Life for the Faith
Dr Muhájir: Hand of the Cause of God
Dr Muhájir: Hand of the Cause of God
Penned by A. Q. Faizí
Penned by A. Q. Faizí
Leroy Ioas: Hand of the Cause of God
Leroy Ioas: Hand of the Cause of God
Tribute to Amatu’l-Bahá Rúḥíyyih Khánum
Tribute to Amatu’l-Bahá Rúḥíyyih Khánum
Champions of Oneness: Louis Gregory and his Shining Circle
Champions of Oneness: Louis Gregory and his Shining Circle

Knights of Bahá’u’lláh

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The Knights Of Bahá’u’lláh
The Knights Of Bahá’u’lláh
Lifeline: A Life of Prayer and Service as Experienced by Meherangiz Munsiff, Knight of Bahá’u’lláh
Lifeline: A Life of Prayer and Service as Experienced by Meherangiz Munsiff, Knight of Bahá’u’lláh
The Art of Empowering Others: The Life and Times of Gayle Woolson Knight of Bahá'u'lláh
The Art of Empowering Others: The Life and Times of Gayle Woolson Knight of Bahá'u'lláh
Sole Desire Serve Cause: An Odyssey of Bahá’í Service: Knights of Bahá’u’lláh Gale and Jameson Bond
Sole Desire Serve Cause: An Odyssey of Bahá’í Service: Knights of Bahá’u’lláh Gale and Jameson Bond
The Story of David and Esther Tanyi: 'Adam and Eve of the Baha'i Faith in Cameroon'
The Story of David and Esther Tanyi: 'Adam and Eve of the Baha'i Faith in Cameroon'
Knight with a Briefcase: The Life of Knight of Bahá’u’lláh Ezzat Zahrai
Knight with a Briefcase: The Life of Knight of Bahá’u’lláh Ezzat Zahrai
Legacy of Courage: The Life of Ola Pawlowska, Knight of Bahá'u'lláh
Legacy of Courage: The Life of Ola Pawlowska, Knight of Bahá'u'lláh

Martyrs

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Under the Staircase: A Martyr's Journey
Under the Staircase: A Martyr's Journey
Without Hesitation: An Account of an Iraqi Prisoner of Conscience
Without Hesitation: An Account of an Iraqi Prisoner of Conscience
Prison Poems
Prison Poems
Prince of Martyrs: A brief account of the Imam Husayn
Prince of Martyrs: A brief account of the Imam Husayn
Our Friend Mona: The Remarkable Life of a Young Martyr
Our Friend Mona: The Remarkable Life of a Young Martyr
A Dress for Mona
A Dress for Mona
Reunion with the Beloved: Poetry and Martyrdom
Reunion with the Beloved: Poetry and Martyrdom
A Cry from the Heart: The Baha'is in Iran
A Cry from the Heart: The Baha'is in Iran

All Biographies

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The Dawn Breakers
The Dawn Breakers
Arising
Arising
The Calling
The Calling
Ripples from the Rupununi - Dr. Aidun's Healing Journey
Ripples from the Rupununi - Dr. Aidun's Healing Journey
A Seed in Your Heart - The Life of Louise Mathew Gregory
A Seed in Your Heart - The Life of Louise Mathew Gregory
Milly: A Tribute to Amelia E. Collins
Milly: A Tribute to Amelia E. Collins
Mahmud's Diary: Chronicling ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s Journey to America (HC)
Mahmud's Diary: Chronicling ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s Journey to America (HC)
Lidia: The Life of Lidia Zamenhof daughter of Esperanto
Lidia: The Life of Lidia Zamenhof daughter of Esperanto
Legacy of Courage: The Life of Ola Pawlowska, Knight of Bahá'u'lláh
Legacy of Courage: The Life of Ola Pawlowska, Knight of Bahá'u'lláh
Leaves of the Twin Divine Trees
Leaves of the Twin Divine Trees
The Knights Of Bahá’u’lláh
The Knights Of Bahá’u’lláh
John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie
John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie