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Informationen zum Autor John Danesh is Professor of Epidemiology and Medicine, and Head of the University of Cambridge Department of Public Health and Primary Care, UK. Seena Fazel is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Senior Research Fellow in Psychiatry at the University of Oxford, UK. Together they edited The Baha'i Studies Review for over a decade, and have written numerous articles on issues related to the Baha'i Faith. Paul Slaughter is an acclaimed photographer whose work has been exhibited all over the world, his clients include Time magazine and National Geographic. In 1984 he received a Gold Award from the Art Director's Club of New York for his photographs of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. He currently lives in Santa Fe. Klappentext After Christianity, the Baha'i Faith is the most geographically widespread of the world religions, with members in virtually every corner of the earth. Its global outlook, its core beliefs of peace, harmony and tolerance, as well as its high regard for ethical conduct, make it a faith with a broad and potent appeal in the modern world. This elegant guide provides an accessible introduction to all the key aspects of the Baha'i Faith, from its founding figures and sacred texts, to its worldwide organization and spiritual practices. The combination of lucid commentary and stunning photography - featuring the magnificent Baha'i shrines and temples together with a wide variety of historical pictures, explanatory maps and charts - offers the reader an unparalleled journey through the Baha'i world. Zusammenfassung An attractive book combining comprehensive coverage of the Baha'i faith's teachings, leaders, and practices, with images reflecting its architectural heritage and international diversity.
