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Bibliography of Recommended Reading

A recommended reading list of selections and analysis of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s Writings in English, as well as historical and narrative accounts of His life and mission.

Most of the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá available in English can be accessed here along with other historical and literary accounts of His work and legacy.

The Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

The Secret of Divine Civilization

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Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

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The Tablets of the Divine Plan

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A Traveler’s Narrative

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The Will and Testament of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

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Collections of Talks

‘Abdu’l-Bahá in London

Compiled by Eric Hammond. London: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1982.

Memorials of the Faithful

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Paris Talks

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The Promulgation of Universal Peace

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Some Answered Questions

Compiled by Laura Clifford Barney.

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Appreciations and Commentaries

‘Abdu’l-Bahá, The Master

George Townshend. Oxford: George Ronald Publisher, 1996.

The Child of the Covenant – A Study Guide to the Will and Testament of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

Adib Taherzadeh. Oxford: George Ronald Publisher, 1999.

Commentary on the Will and Testament of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

David Hofman. Oxford: George Ronald Publisher, 1982.

The Covenant of Bahá’u’lláh

Adib Taherzadeh. Oxford: George Ronald Publisher, 1992.

Historical Accounts

239 Days: ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s Journey in America

Allan L. Ward. Wilmette, IL: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1979.

‘Abdu’l-Bahá, The Centre of the Covenant of Bahá’u’lláh

H. M. Balyuzi. Oxford: George Ronald Publisher, 1971.

An Early Pilgrimage

May Maxwell. Oxford: George Ronald Publisher, 1953.

The Chosen Highway

Lady Blomfield. Oxford: George Ronald Publisher, 2008.

Daily Lessons Received at ‘Akká, January 1908

Ella Goodall Cooper and Helen S. Goodall. Wilmette, IL: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1979.

Mahmud’s Diary

Translated by Mohi Sobhani. Oxford: George Ronald Publisher, 1998.

Memories of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

Ramona Allen Brown. Wilmette, IL: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1980.

Memories of Nine Years in ‘Akká

Youness Afrukhteh. Oxford: George Ronald Publisher, 2002.

Portals to Freedom

Howard Colby Ives. Oxford: George Ronald Publisher, 1937.

The Servant, the General and Armageddon

Derwent and Roderic Maude. Oxford: George Ronald Publisher, 1998.

The Seven Candles of Unity – The Story of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in Edinburgh

Anjam Khursheed. London: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1991.

Ten Days in the Light of ‘Akká

Julia M. Grundy. Wilmette, IL: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1979.

Literary Works

The Most Mighty Branch – Stories from the Life of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

Hitjo Garst. Oxford: George Ronald Publisher, 2007.

Servant of the Glory – The Life of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

Mary Perkins. Oxford: George Ronald Publisher, 1999.

Stories told by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

Amir Badiei. Oxford: George Ronald Publisher, 2003.

Vignettes from the Life of ‘Abdu’l- Bahá

Annamarie Honnold. Oxford: George Ronald Publisher, 1982.