FORTHCOMING BOOKS
'Abdu'l-Bahá
in Egypt:
A Compilation
A daily account of the activities of 'Abdu'l-Baha in Egypt after his release
from imprisonment in the Holy Land. Compiled from accounts in Star of
the West, and from the pilgrim's notes of Mirza Ahmad Sohrab. Includes photographs.
Written in Light II:
'Abdu'l-Bahá in the Holy Land
by Jackson Armstrong-Ingram (1954-2004)
This is the second book in a three-volume, picture book series. This
volume will call on a rich collection of photographs of 'Abdu'l-Bahá and
his family in Palestine. Many of the photos have never been published
before.
The Gospel of Bahá'u'lláh
Collected from His own words, and from the recollections of His companions, this short
volume recounts the events of the Prophet's life. Here is the Gospel for a new era of
religious history . . .
Pilgrim's Notes of J. E. Esslemont
When John Esslemont, the author of the classic book Bahá'u'lláh and the New Era,
visited 'Abdu'l-Bahá in 1919, he kept meticulous notes. Recently discovered in the
archives of the Bahá'í World Center, these fascinating pilgrim's notes give us a new
vision of 'Abdu'l-Bahá in the Holy Land.
STUDIES IN THE BÁBÍ AND BAHÁ'Í RELIGIONS SERIES:
This series is dedicated to the publication of academic essays and
monographs on Bahá'í history and theology. Ten scholarly volumes have already been
published. Two additional volumes are in the works at this time:
The Baha'i Faith in Britain
by Lil Abdo, will be a full history of the development of the Baha'i
Faith on the British Isles.
Notes on Bábí History
by Sepehr Manuchehri, will be a collection of three essays on aspects of the
history of the Babi religion. The research is original and groundbreaking.
The Bahá'í
Faith in India
by William Garlington, will be a comprehensive history of the largest Bahá'í
community in the world, from the earliest times to the present.
HOLY DAY SERIES:
Kalimát Press is publishing a series of books which provide materials
for the study and celebration of Bahá'í Holy Days. Seven of these books are already
available: A Feast for the Soul, Naw-Rúz: New Day, Days of Ridván, The Passing of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, The Ascension of
Bahá'u'lláh, Martyrdom of the Báb, and Twin Holy
Days. In addition, two more books will be published:
Ayyám-i Há and the Fast.
This will be a fun book, providing ideas for
celebrating the Bahá'í Intercalary Days (February 26-March 1)-including games, recipes,
crafts, etc. It will also include a section on the Bahá'í Fast.
Day of the Covenant.
This Bahá'í Holy Day is dedicated to
'Abdu'l-Bahá and came about as a result of the pleadings of the American Bahá'ís, who
wanted a day to remember their Master. This book will include photos and stories about
'Abdu'l-Bahá, as well as readings on his station as the Center of the Covenant.
|
