Gives a brief survey of the life, the works, the claims and the teachings of Baha'u'llah, the founder of the Baha'i faith. Covering the resistance he encountered - including successive forced exiles and vitriolic opposition - this work is an account of the eventful life of this influential nineteenth-century religious figure.

Worldwide in its membership and increasingly being recognized as the youngest of the world religions, the Baha'i Faith is enjoying rapid expansion. In this captivating book, Moojan Momen gives a brief survey of the life, the works, and the teachings of Baha'u'llah, its founder. Covering the resistance he encountered - including successive forced exiles and vitriolic opposition - this is a carefully constructed account of the eventful life of this influential nineteenth-century religious figure. Comprehensive and yet concise, this is a perfect book for anyone interested in knowing more about the Baha'i Faith and its founder.

Introduction
1. Early Life
2. The Cause of the Bab
3. Baghdad
4. Istanbul and Edirne
5. The Early Akka Period
6. The Later Akka Period
7. The Writings of Baha'u'llah
8. The Claims of Baha'u'llah
9. The Teachings of Baha'u'llah
Conclusion