Baha'u'llah and the New Era shines as the very best general introductory book about the Bahá’í Faith of its time, and remains today the most widely known and most used textbook of the Baha'i Faith, having been translated into some 60 languages.

Baha'u'llah and the New Era

By J. E. Esslemont

• Softcover 300 pp.
• $14.00
• ISBN: 1-931847-27-4
• EAN: 978-1-931847-27-8
  

In this compact work, Esslemont comprehensively yet succinctly sets forth the teachings of Baha'u'llah, the Prophet and Founder of the Baha'i Faith. He outlines the religion’s early history; explains the religion’s theology; incorporates extracts from Bahá’í scripture; and provides information on Baha'i spiritual practices. This is essential reading for students of comparative religion.

Author Bio: J. E. Esslemont (1874–1925) was a prominent Baha'i from Scotland. He trained in medicine at Aberdeen University, graduating in 1898. Tuberculosis forced him to abandon a promising career in medical research and to pursue other interests. He was a very good linguist,
learning six languages including Persian and Arabic. This enabled him to assist in translating a number of important Baha'i works. However, his most outstanding achievement was the publication of Baha'u'llah and the New Era in 1923.