In the turbulent mid-1800s, a remarkable convergence of spiritual awakening transformed two vastly different worlds — the Kingdom of Persia and the nascent United States of America. 

At the heart of this story stands Táhirih of Qazvín: mystic, poet, theologian, and one of the most courageous women of her age.

Guided by an unshakeable inner calling, she rose to become a singular voice of leadership within the Bábí movement, inspiring generations long aft er her death.

The Calling weaves together the parallel stories of Táhirih and her American counterparts — among them Sojourner Truth, Susan B Anthony, and Mary Baker Eddy — women who, against formidable opposition, stepped into public life and altered the course of history. Through meticulous scholarship and beautifully rendered translations of Táhirih’s own poetry, authors Hussein Ahdieh and Hillary Chapman
illuminate the spiritual convictions, personal sacrifices, and quiet courage that bound these women across continents and cultures. 

This third edition, is at once a work of history, biography, and spiritual reflection — an invitation to encounter extraordinary lives and the enduring power of faith.