‘Abdu’l-Bahá: new books just arrived at BDS!
The Bahá’í Distribution Service (BDS) has received a new shipment of books (after considerable delays) that offer wonderful opportunities for both adults and children to explore the life and Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.
Also available is the beautiful booklet about the beloved Master, commissioned by the National Spiritual Assembly, entitled ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: The Perfect Exemplar. A full description of this booklet can be found in the Bahá’í Aotearoa article ‘Elegant new booklet about the beloved Master’
All books can be ordered through the BDS website bds.bahai.org.nz. Orders will be processed as quickly as possible however there may still be delays as the National Office continues to operate under Covid-19 restrictions and courier services nationwide are also under pressure.
BDS will be open for ‘pick ups’ on Thursday mornings, and if this doesn’t suit it may be possible to organise an alternative time by calling the National Office on 09 522 4123.
Click on the cover images or book titles below to find them on the BDS website.
Light of the World
The present volume consists of seventy-six newly translated selections covering the entire period of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá's ministry. They describe aspects of the life of Bahá’u’lláh—the tribulations He suffered, events in His homeland, the purpose and greatness of His Cause, and the unparalleled nature and significance of His Covenant, as well as the relentless but futile efforts to undermine and destroy it. Many of the Tablets in the volume reflect parallels between Bahá’u’lláh’s sufferings and those that the Master Himself endured during His lifetime.
Soft Copy Price: $15
Hard Copy Price: $30
Eternal Beloved
Prayers of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. Prepared for the occasion of the centenary of the Master’s passing, this commemorative volume contains 26 newly translated prayers of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. The beautiful cover image is of the inner courtyard of the House of ‘Abdu’lláh Páshá in Akká where ‘Abdu’l-Bahá lived from 1896 to 1910.
Price: $8
When the Moon Set Over Haifa
There were six Western believers in Haifa on the night of the ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Mr. John Bosch and Mrs. Louise Stapfer Bosch from Geyserville, California; Dr. Florian Krug and Mrs. Grace Krug from New York, and Fraulein Johanna Hauff from Stuttgart. All of them were there as pilgrims. The only other Western believer present in Haifa was Mr. Curtis Kelsey from New York, who was in Haifa to install electrical power plants to light the shrines of the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh. This book tells the story of these believers, how they became Bahá’ís, the circumstances that led them to Haifa, and how their experience at the time of the ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá shaped their path of service to the Cause of God. The intent is to give the reader the feeling of being in the Holy Land, one hundred years ago, when the moon of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá set over Haifa.
Price: $30
Brilliant Star: Be a Candle
Brilliant Star: Be a Candle, Vol. 51, No. 4. This issue honours the life and example of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and encourages kids to consider how they can be of service to others. It includes these engaging stories and activities:
Explore the life of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, which was dedicated to serving humanity and the Bahá’í Faith;
Invite friends and family to take on a two-week service challenge;
Discover puzzles and activities that inspire you to put kindness into action;
Quiz yourself on how well you listen to yourself and others;
Price: $6
Alvin - The Green Acre Water Boy - A children's story
What would you have done if you met ‘Abdu’l-Bahá on a hot August afternoon at Green Acre? Would you have offered Him a ladle of cool spring water? What would you have said to Him? What would He have said to you?
Journey back in time and imagine!
This is a short work of fiction for children, based on a real person who was a Green Acre water boy.
Price: $10
In the Words of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
A series of five booklets with passages from the writings and talks of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, wrapped together as a special gift set. The themes of each booklet are: Beauty & Harmony, Equality & Justice, Hardship & Spiritual Growth, Health & Well-Being, and Joy & Radiance. This set of booklets, put together to mark the centenary of the Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, will make a wonderful gift for anyone seeking spiritual inspiration.
Price: $15
