The Baha'i Faith - by William McElwee Miller (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Its History and Teaching

This book is a breath of fresh air. There are millions of adherents to the Bahai Faith. Mr. Miller provides insight and primary sources giving the reader information about the history of the Baha'i Faith. Where the official and authorized Baha'i histories are sanitized and revised. Mr. Miller, who lived for years in Iran and fluent in Parsi, provides access to the westerner into events occurring during the early years of this world religion.

The reader learns about the initial prophetic voices of the Bab and Baha'u'llah and the followers that founded the Bahai Faith after their deaths. The author explains the transformational shifts and unbelievable history of the Baha'is. Why did the early writings appear to be create a "society" or "philosophy" and later suddenly the community was touted as a "world religion"? Why are there are 7 Baha'i sects? Each exodus occurring when internal power struggles resulted in a few achieving greater control. Why do Baha'is work so hard to control their memberships contActs and reading material? Why do Baha'is shun those who leave, considering anyone not fully supportive of the Baha'i religion "spiritual poison?"

After reading this book it should be clear to the reader. Due to the historical accuracy of the book's fActs and the author's position as a Protestant Missionary to an Islamic country, not all readers will be satisfied. Some will be offended those most likely the adherents who don't want the truth to come to light. Some will be offended because the author was a Protestant Missionary. Nevertheless, any serious student of world religions will be grateful to have his contributions on record to the history of the Baha'is.

Review Quotes

An authoritative and readable work compiled by one who has had intimate acquaintance with the subject.

Rev. Cady H. Allen, Missionary of the Presbyterian Church in Iran for 44 years

No serious student of the Baha'i faith, tradition, and communi-ty can afford to overlook this significant work.

T. Cuyler Young, Garrett Professor of Persian Language and History, Emeritus, Princeton University

This brings together for the first time many of the little known events and incidents which focus the light of history upon the beginnings of the faith Baha'u'llah proclaimed for this era.

Warren Webster, Author and Lecturer on Islam

The first standard book on the subject.

-Dr. William N. Wysham, Author, Editor, Lecturer on World Religions

No serious student of the Baha'i faith, tradition, and communi-ty can afford to overlook this significant work.

- T. Cuyler Young, Garrett Professor of Persian Language and History, Emeritus, Princeton University

An authoritative and readable work compiled by one who has had intimate acquaintance with the subject.

- Rev. Cady H. Allen, Missionary of the Presbyterian Church in Iran for 44 years.

This brings together for the first time many of the little known events and incidents which focus the light of history upon the beginnings of the faith Baha'u'llah proclaimed for this era.

- Dr. Warren Webster, Author and Lecturer on Islam