Bahá'u'lláh and the New Era
Bahá’u’lláh and the New Era
by J.E. Esslemont
Edition 1, (September 2006)
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Contents
Preface to 1937 Edition
Preface to 1950 Edition
Preface to 1970 Edition
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Glad Tidings
The Greatest Event in History
The Changing World
The Sun of Righteousness
The Mission of Bahá’u’lláh
Fulfillment of Prophecies
Proofs of Prophethood
Difficulties of Investigation
Aim of Book
Birthplace of the New Revelation
Early Life
Declaration
Spread of the Bábí Movement
Claims of the Báb
Persecution Increases
Martyrdom of the Báb
Tomb on Mount Carmel
Writings of Báb
He Whom God Shall Make Manifest
Resurrection, Paradise, and Hell
Social and Ethical Teachings
Passion and Triumph
Chapter 3: Bahá’u’lláh: The Glory of God
Birth and Early Life
Imprisoned as Bábí
Exile to Baghdád
Two Years in the Wilderness
Opposition of Mullás
Constantinople and Adrianople
Letters to Kings
Imprisonment in Akká
Restrictions Relaxed
Prison Gates Opened
Life at Bahjí
Ascension
Prophethood of Bahá’u’lláh
His Mission
His Writings
The Bahá’í Spirit
Chapter 4: ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: The Servant of Bahá
Birth and Childhood
Youth
Marriage
Center of the Covenant
Strict Imprisonment Renewed
Turkish Commissions of Investigation
Western Tours
Return to Holy Land
War Time at Haifa
Sir ‘Abdu’l-Bahá Abbás, K.B.E.
Last Years
The Passing of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Writings and Addresses
Station of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Exemplar of Bahá’í Life
Chapter 5: What is a Bahá’í
Living the Life
Devotion to God
Search After Truth
Love of God
Severance
Obedience
Service
Teaching
Courtesy and Reverence
The Sin-covering Eye
Humility
Truthfulness and Honesty
Self-Realization
Chapter 6: Prayer
Conversation with God
The Devotional Attitude
Necessity for a Mediator
Prayer Indispensable and Obligatory
Congregational Prayer
Prayer the Language of Love
Deliverance from Calamities
Prayer and Natural Law
Bahá’í Prayers
Chapter 7: Health and Healing
Body and Soul
Oneness of All Life
Simple Life
Alcohol and Narcotics
Enjoyments
Cleanliness
Effect of Obedience to Prophetic Commands
The Prophet as Physician
Healing by Nonmaterial Means
The Power of the Holy Spirit
Attitude of the Patient
The Healer
How All Can Help
The Golden Age
Right Use of Health
Chapter 8: Religious Unity
Sectarianism in the Nineteenth Century
The Message of Bahá’u’lláh
Can Human Nature Change?
First Steps Toward Unity
The Problem of Authority
Progressive Revelation
Infallibility of the Prophets
The Supreme Manifestation
A New Situation
Fullness of the Bahá’í Revelation
The Bahá’í Covenant
No Professional Priesthood
Chapter 9: True Civilization
Religion the Basis of Civilization
Justice
Government
Political Freedom
Rulers and Subjects
Appointment and Promotion
Economic Problems
Public Finance
Voluntary Sharing
Work for All
The Ethics of Wealth
No Industrial Slavery
Bequest and Inheritance
Equality of Men and Women
Women and the New Age
Methods of Violence Discarded
Education
Innate Differences of Nature
Character Training
Arts, Sciences, and Crafts
Treatment of Criminals
Influence of the Press
Chapter 10: The Way to Peace
Conflict versus Concord
The Most Great Peace
Religious Prejudices
Racial and Patriotic Prejudices
Territorial Ambitions
Universal Language
Universal League of Nations
International Arbitration
Limitation of Armaments
Nonresistence
Righteous Warfare
Unity of East and West
Chapter 11: Various Ordinances and Teachings
Monastic Life
Marriage
Divorce
The Bahá’í Calendar
Spiritual Assemblies
Bahá’í Feasts, Anniversaries, and Days of Fasting
Feasts
Fast
Meetings
The Nineteen Day Feast
Life After Death
Heaven and Hell
Oneness of the Two Worlds
The Nonexistence of Evil
Chapter 12: Religion and Science
Conflict Due to Error
Persecution of Prophets
The Dawn of Reconciliation
The Agnosticism
Knowledge of God
The Divine Manifestations
Creation
The Evolution of Man
Body and Soul
Unity of Mankind
The Era of Unity
Chapter 13: Prophecies Fulfilled by the Bahá’í Movement
Interpretation of Prophecy
The Coming of the Lord
Prophecies about Christ
Prophecies about the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh
The Glory of God
The Branch
The Day of God
The Day of Judgment
The Great Resurrection
Return of Christ
The Time of the End
Signs in Heaven and Earth
Manner of Coming
Chapter 14: ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Creative Power of God’s Word
Napoleon III
America
The Great War
Social Troubles After the War
Coming of the Kingdom of God
Akká and Haifa
Chapter 15: Retrospect and Prospect
Progress of the Cause
Prophethood of Báb and Bahá’u’lláh
A Glorious Prospect
Renewal of Religion
Need for New Revelation
The Last Will and Testament of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
The Guardian of the Cause of God
Hands of the Cause of God
The World Order of Bahá’u’lláh
Epilogue
Footnotes