Bahaism and Its Claims by Samuel Graham Wilson

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Author Wilson, Samuel Graham, 1858-1916
LoC No. 15024507
Title Bahaism and Its Claims
A Study of the Religion Promulgated by Baha Ullah and Abdul Baha
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Summary "Bahaism and Its Claims" by Samuel Graham Wilson is a critical examination of the Bahá'í faith, likely written in the early 20th century. As a study of the religious movements founded by Baha Ullah and Abdul Baha, the work aims to explore the philosophy, history, and claims of this evolving belief system that seeks to redefine religious understanding, particularly in relation to established religions like Christianity and Islam. The author critiques Bahaism's assertions of universality and its self-portrayal as a continuation of former religions, aiming to clarify the extent of its divergence from traditional beliefs. At the start of the text, the author provides an overview of Bahaism's origins and its relationship to Islam, particularly Shiahism. He presents a historical sketch of the Bahá'í movement, detailing its roots in the Babi faith and the tumultuous events surrounding its founders' lives. Wilson discusses various claims made by Bahá'ís, including their assertion of being a new, universal religion and their views on the unification of mankind. The introduction establishes not only the doctrines and teachings of Bahaism but also the controversy surrounding its origins and its implications for traditional religious teachings, setting the stage for in-depth analyses that follow in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BP: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Islam, Bahaism, Theosophy, Other and new beliefs
Subject Bahai Faith -- Controversial literature
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EBook-No. 36585
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