Awakening Mine Rich in Gems where ‘Abdu’l-Bahá—then in captivity—oversees the

where ‘Abdu’l-Bahá—then in captivity—oversees the building that fulfils Bahá’u’lláh’s 1891 directive

is a UNESCO World Heritage jewel and a potent symbol of the Bahá’í Faith’s vision of a peaceful global society founded on the oneness of humanity

cultural connections and the environment

barely twenty-four and lacking funds

The first of two volumes

Awakening Mine Rich in Gems where ‘Abdu’l-Bahá—then in captivity—oversees theA searing historical study documents the brutal religious persecutions inflicted upon Bb and Bah residents of Nayrz, Iran, during the massacres of 1850, 1853 and 1909. Set against a backdrop of corrupt clergy and complicit authorities, these events reveal how fanaticism and paranoia can eclipse compassion and reason, foreshadowing modern day hostilities faced by Bahs in Iran. Through firsthand survivor testimonies, contemporary reports and archival