This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the first-time reader (about the Baha'i Faith), and its rich use of quotations from the Baha'i Holy Writings reveals much of the profound inner character and beauty of the Baha'i teachings, and the short chapters on the history, central figures, laws and institutions, make it a valuable source book for the student of religion.

John Ferraby, an able scholar and administrator, accepted the Baha'i Faith in 1941, served with distinction as National Secretary of the British Baha'i Community and as manager of its Publishing Trust for many years, until appointed a "Hand of the Cause" in 1957, following which he was to fulfil many international duties as a representative of the Baha'i Faith until his death in 1973.