Heroes of the New Age Phyllis Peterson Perhaps the greatest challenge we

Perhaps the greatest challenge we face in striving to be spiritual beings is our “insistent self” or ego

depicts the activities of some of the outstanding Bahá'ís who served there

and a section of exercises designed to help in practising the path of love

It then explores how reason

this publication offers an accessible and comprehensive survey of the Faith’s history

Heroes of the New Age Phyllis Peterson Perhaps the greatest challenge weA vibrant collection brings to life the earliest followers of the Bbthe Heroes of the New Agewhose fearless devotion reshaped nineteenth century Persia and beyond. Edward Diliberto retraces the footsteps of pioneers like Mull Husayn, Qudds, Thirih and Zaynab, vividly recreating the moment when, in the bitter winter siege at Shaykh Tabars, the defenders rallied around their most valiant warrior, every nerve aflame with divine purpose. Through eloquent