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Dynamics of Growth

As the Bahá’í community stands on the threshold of unprecedented expansion, this work examines the growth-enhancing mechanisms enacted through the plans of the Universal House of Justice. It shows how the mission of Bahá’u’lláh—uniting all races, nations and faiths in a single global civilisation—depends on vast numbers embracing its transformative principles. By igniting a spiritual renaissance in collective character, these precepts lay the foundations for a vital, sustainable world order and demonstrate why community advancement is central to realising Bahá’u’lláh’s vision.

Drawing on scientific metaphors—from the focused coherence of the laser beam to the butterfly effect of chaos theory—this book forges a harmony between science and religion, illuminating the dynamics of spiritual growth. It traces historical currents toward progressive revelation and parallels stages of scientific advancement with the unfolding unity of religion. Although authoritative Bahá’í writings abound, this novel synthesis of empirical insight and spiritual strategy offers practitioners and scholars...Show More

As the Bahá’í community stands on the threshold of unprecedented expansion, this work examines the growth-enhancing mechanisms enacted through the plans of the Universal House of Justice. It shows how the mission of Bahá’u’lláh—uniting all races, nations and faiths in a single global civilisation—depends on vast numbers embracing its transformative principles. By igniting a spiritual renaissance in collective character, these precepts lay the foundations for a vital, sustainable world order and demonstrate why community advancement is central to realising Bahá’u’lláh’s vision.

Drawing on scientific metaphors—from the focused coherence of the laser beam to the butterfly effect of chaos theory—this book forges a harmony between science and religion, illuminating the dynamics of spiritual growth. It traces historical currents toward progressive revelation and parallels stages of scientific advancement with the unfolding unity of religion. Although authoritative Bahá’í writings abound, this novel synthesis of empirical insight and spiritual strategy offers practitioners and scholars alike fresh perspectives for accelerating the Faith’s onward trajectory.

  • Contributors:: Jena Khodadad (Author)
  • Format: Softcover & ePub | 320 pages
  • Dimensions: 156 x 224 x 18 mm 
  • Publisher: George Ronald Publisher, 2017
  • ISBN: 9780853986027
  • SKU: KHODA_GROWT@p
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  • Contributors:: Jena Khodadad (Author)
  • Format: Softcover & ePub | 320 pages
  • Dimensions: 156 x 224 x 18 mm 
  • Publisher: George Ronald Publisher, 2017
  • ISBN: 9780853986027
  • SKU: KHODA_GROWT@p

About Jena Khodadad (author)

Jena Khadem Khodadad was born in Tehran, Iran, the daughter of Zikrullah Khadem and Javidukht Khadem. She is a graduate of Northwestern University with a doctorate in Biological Sciences and has pursued an academic career in research and teaching as a professor on the faculty of Rush Medical College, Rush University. Her research has focused on the molecular organization of biological membranes, and her teaching in cell biology and neuroscience to medical and graduate students; she has published widely in scientific journals and books.

Jena has been an active lecturer on her research in national and international scientific forums; on Bahá'í-inspired themes in conferences; on human rights and the denial of higher education to Bahá'ís in Iran in forums of Amnesty International and the American Jewish Committee; and on interfaith dialogue on interfaith panels. She has served on the institutions of the Bahá'í Faith at national, regional and local levels. Jena and her husband Manucher live in the United States in the Chicago area.

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