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
View on Bahá’í Reference Library »Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
View on Bahá’í Reference Library »The Tablets of the Divine Plan
View on Bahá’í Reference Library »A Traveler’s Narrative
View on Bahá’í Reference Library »The Will and Testament of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
View on Bahá’í Reference Library »Collections of Talks
‘Abdu’l-Bahá in London
Compiled by Eric Hammond. London: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1982.
Memorials of the Faithful
View on Bahá’í Reference Library »Paris Talks
View on Bahá’í Reference Library »The Promulgation of Universal Peace
View on Bahá’í Reference Library »Some Answered Questions
Compiled by Laura Clifford Barney.
View on Bahá’í Reference Library »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.
