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Introductory Essays

The following are topics we have addressed in our essay series. These sections will be continually updated and are presented here for ease of exploration.  We hope you find them valuable!

Introductory Essays

Reflective essays introducing Baha'u'llah's Revelation and how to understand it from the perspective of traditional religions and modern life.

Short Essays

Miscellaneous short essays on the Baha'i teachings, reflecting primarily on spiritual and social themes

A Bit of History

Short essays describing the life of Baha'u'llah, the Bab, 'Abdu'l-Baha', and other central figures of the Baha'i Faith. Contains stories illustrating Baha'i history and includes short histories of other revelations of God as well.

The Prophet of Shiraz

A series of essays highlighting the theology of the young prophet known as the "Bab" (the "gate") who heralded Baha'u'llah's Revelation and provided the foundational ideas for Baha'u'llah's teachings. These essays were done in honor of the 200th anniversary of the birth of the Bab, celebrated in 2019 by Baha'is around the world as the "Bicentenary".

The Gospels of Jesus and Baha'u'llah

A series of essays that reflect on the meaning of the words of Jesus in light of His return in the person of Baha'u'llah