Publisher's Synopsis
The Tarikh I Jadid, also known as the New History of Mirza Ali Muhammad the Bab, is a historical account of the life and teachings of Mirza Ali Muhammad, the founder of the Babi faith. The book was written by Mirza Huseyn of Hamadan, an early follower of the Bab and a prominent figure in the Babi community. The book provides a detailed and comprehensive account of the life of the Bab, from his birth in Shiraz to his execution in Tabriz. It also explores the Bab's teachings and the development of the Babi faith. The author draws on a range of sources, including the Bab's own writings, accounts from his followers, and historical records.The Tarikh I Jadid is an important historical document for scholars and researchers interested in the Babi faith and the history of religion in Iran. It provides a unique perspective on the life and teachings of the Bab, and sheds light on the early development of the Babi community. The book is written in Persian and has been translated into several languages for wider dissemination.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.
