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ISBN10: 1479851523, ISBN13: 9781479851522, [publisher: NYU Press 2015-11-27, New York] Softcover Language: ENG [London, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2015]
ISBN10: 1479851523, ISBN13: 9781479851522, [publisher: NYU Press 2015-11-27, New York] Softcover Language: ENG [London, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2015]
Paperback / softback. New. The Baha'i 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 Baha'i 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 people are created equal. American Baha'is have been remarkably successful in attracting a diverse membership. They instituted efforts to promote racial unity in the deep South decades before the modern civil rights movement, and despite lip service to fostering multi racial congregations among Christian churches, over half of American Baha'i congregations today are multiracial, in comparison to just 5 to 7 percent of U.S. Christian churches. This level of diversity is unique among all religious groups in the United States. As the story of a relatively new religious movement, the history of the Baha'is in America in the 20th and early 21st centuries offers a case study of institutional maturation, showcasing the community's efforts to weather conflict and achieve steady growth. While much scholarly attention has been paid to extremist religious movements, this book highlights a religious movement that promotes the idea of the unity of all religions. Mike McMullen traces the hard ...
ISBN10: 1479851523, ISBN13: 9781479851522, [publisher: New York University Press 11/27/2015] Softcover The Baha'is of America: The Growth of a Religious Movement 0.8 [Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2015]
ISBN10: 1479851523, ISBN13: 9781479851522, [publisher: New York University Press] Softcover New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. [Southport, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2015]
ISBN10: 1479851523, ISBN13: 9781479851522, [publisher: New York University Press] Softcover Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRKB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 363. . 2015. Paperback. . . . . [Galway, GY, Ireland] [Publication Year: 2015]
ISBN10: 1479851523, ISBN13: 9781479851522, [publisher: New York University Press] Softcover Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRKB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 363. . 2015. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. [Olney, MD, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2015]
ISBN10: 1479851523, ISBN13: 9781479851522, [publisher: New York Univ Pr] Softcover 279 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.75 inches. In Stock. [Exeter, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2015]
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