|
A Concise Encyclopedia of the Baha'! Faith (Concise Encyclopedias of World Faiths)
|
| List Price: | $27.95 |
| Price: | $25.15 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details |
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com
28 new or used available from $9.75
Average customer review:
Product Description
This comprehensive and succinct encyclopedia traces the origins and development of the BahNB'! Faith from nineteenth-century Iran to the modern day, covering its central figures and major historical events.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #314572 in Books
- Published on: 1999-12-25
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 416 pages
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Peter Smith is the Social Sciences Co- ordinator at Mahido University International College in Thailand, where he teaches world history, sociology and anthropology. He is the author of several books in the field of Baha'i Studies, including 'The Babi and Bahai'I Religions' (Cambridge University press) and 'The Baha'I Faith: A Short History (Oneworld).
Customer Reviews
A great source of images of Baha'i and valuable information
This book has a lot of information about the Baha'i religion, its founders, and basically anything related to Baha'i. With great photographs and descriptions, it is a must for anyone who wants to understand Baha'i better or who wants specific information.
Encyclopedia-writing at its best
Over the past year, for a project I've read a wide variety of encyclopedias on religious movements, religious issues, and religions in general. Out of more than 20, Smith's encyclopedia is certainly the best. Unlike some volumes of the "Concise Encyclopedia of X" series, Smith has reasonably detailed entries, ranging from a paragraph to several pages. The articles themselves are very clear and well-written, with suggestions for further reading. The articles cover an enormous range of personalities, doctrine, and history of Baha'i. Fascinating.
Valuable reference
I have been impressed by the clarity and eloquence of the short essays under such difficult to describe topics as "the soul." The references to primary works where the reader can find more information are accurate and easy to use, although the Encyclopedia itself does an admirable job of answering most of the questions I've had. It is richly illustrated, with an easy to read type.
