Development Of The Babi Bahai Communities Exploring Baron Rosens Archives, The
Book Description
This scholarly exploration unveils a treasure trove of previously unpublished nineteenth-century documents that illuminate the early development of two emerging spiritual movements in Persia. Drawing from the private archives of Baron Victor Rosen, a distinguished Russian scholar, author Youli Ioannesyan presents a unique collection of diplomatic correspondence and personal letters that offer fresh insights into the Babi and Baha'i communities during their formative years.
The archival materials, preserved in the Russian Academy of Sciences in St. Petersburg, reveal how these new religious phenomena captured the attention of Russian diplomats and scholars who recognized their significance within Persia's evolving spiritual landscape. These documents provide a rare window into the complex relationships between emerging faith communities and the political powers of the time, offering readers an opportunity to understand how spiritual movements navigate challenging historical circumstances.
Presented in their original languages including Russian, English, Persian, Arabic, and French, with accompanying English translations, these materials shed light on governmental attitudes toward religious minorities and the broader dynamics of spiritual diversity in both the Russian Empire and abroad. For those interested in understanding how new spiritual movements emerge and develop within complex political and cultural contexts, this collection offers valuable historical perspective on the intersection of faith, politics, and social change in nineteenth-century Persia.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~6 hours)
📄 Length: 208 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Correspondance
- ✓ Explore Babisme
- ✓ Strengthen your faith journey
- ✓ Explore Bahaismus
- ✓ Explore Arabisants
- ✓ Explore Soviet union, religion
- ✓ Explore Archives
- ✓ Explore Babism
