The Story of Baha'u'llah: Promised One of All Religions - Baha’i Faith

Well written, full of details of the historical context of the birth of the new religion. Between the lines you could feel the majesty of its founders, Bab and Bahaullah, and such sweetness from their speeches and writings, most potent spiritual nourishment I've ever felt.Thank you for writing this book Druzelle Cederquist, you filled the gaps of my knowledge. It will certainly be a rich reward for those who are searching for God.

This is the greatest of all stories, and it is well-told. I have been reading about the history of the Faith for over 50 years and this book added information that was new to me. Thank you for that! I also have the Audible version which I like very much. If you do not know the story of Bahá'u'lláh, you need to read this book.

As recently as last week, a very kind lady asked me (with comic deference), "Isn't the Baha'i Faith a cult?" The answer to that question is a definitive "No." I recommend "The Story of Baha'u' llah," to anyone curious about the origins of the Baha'i Faith, now well established across the world.In my lifetime, the Baha'i Faith has raised itself from obscurity, growing steadily. Considering its modernity (originating just 170 years ago), its lack of clergy, liturgy, and dogma the Baha'i Faith is well worth the consideration of religion students and especially by lovers of "Mystery." The Faith described in this book is the first worldwide religion to emerge within the full gaze of documented "history.""The Story of Baha'u'llah" is not academic study; plenty of other Baha'i books are available for scholarly purposes. "The Story . . ." describes what all divine experience shares . . . an epic story begun in obscurity that nevertheless, reaches the masses through archetypal event, binding the mundane to the Divine through organic movement.I salute Druzelle Cedarquist's ability to convey a great amount of detail from Baha'i historical sources (who are themselves, rewarding to read, but sometimes challenging due to 19th century literary conventions). This book is written in straightforward language and conveys the story of Him Who the Baha'i Writings refer to as "The Ancient Beauty," and "He Whom God Shall Make Manifest."Make no mistake, "The Story of Baha'u'llah" explains the beginnings of the Baha'i Faith in its amazingly heroic terms, recounting the blazing sacrifices of early believers in Iran, including the Family of Baha'u'llah. The result of "The Story . . ." is the remarkably swift establishment of a new, open, fresh-faced religion of universal breadth.

As a researcher and author in the field of religious history for over forty years, I can wholeheartedly say this book is one which needs to be shared by a much wider audience. Though I am a modern Deist and see little contemporary value in the world's ancient religions as presently understood ... B'hai may be the single exception. This "faith" is different because, actually, it requires almost "no" faith and is based exclusively upon morality, common sense, science and the lessons all of the great prophets from Buddha & Confucius to Jesus & Einstein taught, which continue to be equally relevant in our modern world. This is an easy to read, interesting and very entertaining story about one of mankind's most recent (and reasonable) modern prophets. The author has done a remarkable job of telling the true tale of a very gifted and wise man. The old adage "history can be stranger than fiction" is most definitely true in the case of this fine book. Intelligent Intervention

This book "The Story of Baha'u'llah" is a must read for all religious scholars who are not prejudiced towards the Baha'i Faith.I guess this book has particular importance to Baha'is, but also to anyone who has a free spirit and also has some background on the scope of the writings of Baha'u'llah and the comprehensiveness of his mission as regards Progressive Revelation.But I would add that if one is not throughly familiar with the background of the Baha'i Faith then the importance of this book would probably escape the reader.

An easy to read history of the beginnings of the Baha'i Faith. I recommend it to anyone interested in this 200 year old religion

The Story of Baha'u'llah is a wonderful book about the early history of the Baha'i Faith that is easy to read and inspiring.The chapters are mostly short, which I love. The stories are well written and inspiring. The format takes historical events and rounds them out with background and feeling.

This book tells the wonderful story of the life of Baha'u'llah. For me it wasn't the most captivating style of writing, but it is factual and thorough.

It was such a gift to read the story of Baha'u'llah in this way. To make it real through this writing style that gives the reader more of the sense that one was there and witnessing it. It made it more emotional for me and helped create a closer connection to the reality of their lives. I felt I was there walking with Abdu'l Baha or Mulla Hussein in a way I hadn't before. Thanks for this wonderful work.

The stories offer background and an indepth look into the life of a Manifestion of God. Very confirming and great for Holy Day programs and Feasts.

tells this inspiring story in a very accessible way. Easy to follow and has the benefit of historical references to familiar occurrences in Western history that help to place this story in time and context

Excellent, useful book!