Publisher's Synopsis
The Tarikh I Jadid, also known as the New History of Mirza Ali Muhammad the Bab, is a historical account written by Mirza Huseyn of Hamadan. The book chronicles the life and teachings of Mirza Ali Muhammad, who is known as the Bab and is considered a central figure in the Baha'i faith. The Bab lived in 19th century Persia and claimed to be a messenger of God, with teachings that challenged the religious and political establishment of his time. The Tarikh I Jadid provides a detailed and comprehensive account of the Bab's life, including his early years, his religious teachings, and his eventual execution by the Persian authorities. The book also includes information on the Bab's followers and the impact of his teachings on Persian society. Mirza Huseyn of Hamadan was a contemporary of the Bab and a follower of his teachings, and his account provides a unique perspective on this important religious figure. Overall, the Tarikh I Jadid is an important historical document that sheds light on the life and teachings of the Bab and the early years of the Baha'i faith.1893. During the Cambridge scholar Browne's research in Iran he discovered a Babi book in manuscript entitled Tarikh-i-Jadid (The New History). This book, as he later discovered, was written in 1880 by Mirza Husayn of Hamadan with the assistance of several other Baha'i scholars. The New History which was translated and published by Browne was never published by the Baha'is.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
