Point of Adoration

The Story of the Shrine of Baha'u'llah, 1873–1892

In the pages of this book historian Michael V. Day takes the reader through the last years of Bahá’u’lláh’s life—in ‘Akká, Mazra‘ih, and Bahjí—highlighting pivotal moments and texts associated with the establishment of His shrine. Drawing upon a wide range of sources, including eyewitness accounts, the author paints vivid pictures of the daily life of the Manifestation and of those in His orbit; of His final days and illness; of His ascension and funeral, and of the period of mourning that followed. 

In the pages of this book historian Michael V. Day takes the reader through the last years of Bahá’u’lláh’s life—in ‘Akká, Mazra‘ih, and Bahjí—highlighting pivotal moments and texts associated with the establishment of His shrine. Drawing upon a wide range of sources, including eyewitness accounts, the author paints vivid pictures of the daily life of the Manifestation and of those in His orbit; of His final days and illness; of His ascension and funeral, and of the period of mourning that followed. 

  • Contributors:: Michael Day (Author)
  • Format: Softcover book | 308 pages
  • Dimensions: 152 x 229 x 17 mm | 418 g
  • Publisher: Bahá'í Publishing (USA), 2023
  • ISBN: 9781618512291
  • SKU: DAY_ADORA@p
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  • Contributors:: Michael Day (Author)
  • Format: Softcover book | 308 pages
  • Dimensions: 152 x 229 x 17 mm | 418 g
  • Publisher: Bahá'í Publishing (USA), 2023
  • ISBN: 9781618512291
  • SKU: DAY_ADORA@p

About Michael Day

Michael V. Day is an award-winning newspaper journalist who was the editor of the Bahá'í World News Service at the Bahá'í World Centre in Haifa, Israel from 2003 to 2006, where he lived and worked within a few hundred metres of the Shrine of the Báb.

Born and raised in New Zealand, he was briefly a lawyer before becoming a newspaper reporter, leader writer and editor. He first visited the Shrine of the Báb while on pilgrimage in 1980. After moving to Australia in 1988 with his wife, Chris, and sons Thomas and George, he was a journalist with Murdoch University in Perth before joining the staff of The West Australian newspaper where he was an education and feature writer. He was then appointed the newspaper's Asia Desk Chief, specialising in covering Indonesia.

Michael was formerly a foreign affairs advisor. These days he researches and writes Baha'i history. Michael and Chris live on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.

Titles by Michael Day

Life and Times of Bahá'u'lláh

The Holy Family

History of the Faith