Books on the life of Bahá'u'lláh
The NZ Bahá'í Bookshop currently offers several books that provide wonderful opportunities for both adults and children to explore the remarkable life of Bahá'u'lláh.
“The Blessed Perfection bore all these ordeals and calamities in order that our hearts might become enkindled and radiant, our spirits be glorified, our faults become virtues, our ignorance transformed into knowledge; in order that we might attain the real fruits of humanity and acquire heavenly graces; although pilgrims upon earth we should travel the road of the heavenly kingdom; although needy and poor we might receive the treasures of life eternal. For this has He borne these difficulties and sorrows.”
‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Bahá’í World Faith, p. 223
The books that follow give a glimpse into the extraordinary life of Bahá'u'lláh, and the events associated with the birth of a new revelation from God.
Click on the cover images or book titles below to find them on the NZ Bahá’í Bookshop website.
Point of Adoration - The Story of the Shrine of Bahá'u'lláh, 1873-1892
Newly Released Publication
In the pages of this book historian Michael V. Day takes the reader through the last years of Bahá’u’lláh’s life—in ‘Akká, Mazra‘ih, and Bahjí—highlighting pivotal moments and texts associated with the establishment of His shrine. Drawing upon a wide range of sources, including eyewitness accounts, the author paints vivid pictures of the daily life of the Manifestation and of those in His orbit; of His final days and illness; of His ascension and funeral, and of the period of mourning that followed. While there are many details that remain beyond our reach as we peer through the lens of history at these momentous events, the accounts pieced together here offer us a great deal to ponder and invite deep, meditative reflection.
“I am the Sun of Wisdom and the Ocean of Knowledge. I cheer the faint and revive the dead. I am the guiding Light that illumineth the way. I am the royal Falcon on the arm of the Almighty. I unfold the drooping wings of every broken bird and start it on its flight.”
Bahá’u’lláh, Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 169
Daily Reflections and Stories for Children Book 3
A short passage from the Bahá'í writings, a simple story and a beautiful painting for each of 19 days - all relating to a virtue - promote in children a love for reading daily from the scriptures and enable them to learn about the life of Bahá'u'lláh. This third volume of the popular Daily Reflections and Stories for Children provides stories about Bahá'u'lláh, passages from the scriptures and new paintings to enhance your children's bedtime devotions.
All books can be ordered through the BDS website bds.bahai.org.nz (link). Online orders will be processed as quickly as possible. In person purchases can be made at the NZ Bahá'í Bookshop which is open during business hours, 9-5pm Monday-Friday, at 31 Kingdon Street Newmarket. However, as many of the books of the training institute are printed in house, please order them preferably a week before you are intending to pick them up from the Office, and for very large orders, two weeks of lead time is appreciated. Thank you!
