God Passes By
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Who it's for
A good fit for
- Students of religion studying the history and doctrinal development of the Bahá'í Faith
- Readers interested in the history of religious thought in the Middle East from the nineteenth to the twentieth century
- University students needing public-domain religious history sources as reference material
- Believers seeking a systematic understanding of the origins and early spread of the Bahá'í Faith
Not a good fit for
- General leisure readers looking only for light stories or introductory popular science
- Readers with little interest in religious history and unfamiliar with the relevant terminology
- Readers expecting literary narration or a biography-style treatment
Reading tips
- Read the introduction or preface first to establish an overall framework of the periods in Bahá'í history.
- Prepare maps and a chronology of figures, and cross-reference names, places, and event dates as you read.
- Take brief notes by chapter to map key figures and the spread of the teachings.
- Read alongside other introductory Bahá'í materials to reduce the barrier of terminology.
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About the author
Shoghi Effendi (1897–1957), of Iranian nationality, served as Guardian of the Bahá'í Faith from 1921 to 1957. He was the eldest grandson of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, was born in Acre, and studied at Oxford University. He long directed the development of Bahá'í administrative affairs worldwide and devoted himself to translating and interpreting Bahá'í scriptures, playing a bridging role in the community. Seventeen of his works are held in the collection, mostly under inspirational growth, including The World Order of Bahá'u'lláh, God Passes By, Citadel of Faith, and collected letters to America, Canada, Alaska, Australia and New Zealand. These writings, chiefly letters and treatises, are solemn and earnest in tone, addressing the order of the Faith, historical reflection and community building. Public information is limited, so his biographical details should not be over-speculated; his works show a concise, clear style that has deeply influenced the organization and spiritual life of the modern Bahá'í community.
