Search for Values: Ethics in Baha'i Thought

by John Danesh (Editor)

SEARCH FOR Ethics in Baha'i Thought Edited by John Danesh and Seena Fazel Studies in the Bábí and Bahá'í Religions, Volume 15 This book is a first attempt by several Bahá'í scholars to come to terms with the implications of a Bahá'í system of ethics in modern life--from the university to the family.        Udo Schaefer argues that Bahá'u'lláh's writings provide humanity with a "Straight Path" to happiness with a coherent ethical system.  Christian theologian John Hick Can there be only one true religion?        In addition, three authors examine the early efforts of some believers to translate this ethical vision into reality in Bahá'í   Christopher Buck writes on the career of Alain Locke, noted African American philosopher; Moojan Momen introduces Jamál Effendi, early Bahá'í teacher to India and Burma; Richard Hollinger reexamines the early history of the Bahá'í Faith in America.        An important addition to Bahá'í scholarship.  

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First published June 15, 2004