The Bahá'ís of America: The Growth of a Religious Movement

by Michael McMullen and Mike McMullen

Book Overview

The Bah ' Faith had its origins in nineteenth century Shi'ite Islam, but embraces Abraham, Krishna, Moses, Buddha, Jesus, and Muhammad--among others--as prophets, each seen as a divine messenger uniquely suited to the needs of his time. The Bah ' community has spread to become the second most geographically widespread religion in the world. It has a 120 year history in the United States, where members have promoted their core belief that all...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1479869058
• ISBN13: 9781479869053
• Release Date: November 2015
• Publisher: New York University Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"