Publisher's Synopsis
The Tarikh I Jadid, also known as the New History of Mirza Ali Muhammad the Bab, is a book written by Mirza Huseyn of Hamadan. This book is a historical account of the life and teachings of Mirza Ali Muhammad, who is known as the Bab, a religious leader and founder of the Babi faith in 19th century Persia. The book provides a detailed narrative of the Bab's life, including his birth, childhood, and spiritual awakening. It also covers the Bab's teachings and the impact they had on his followers and the wider community. The author, Mirza Huseyn, was a close follower of the Bab and provides a first-hand account of many of the events and teachings described in the book.The Tarikh I Jadid is an important historical document that sheds light on the life and teachings of the Bab and the early years of the Babi faith. It is also a valuable resource for scholars of religious history and those interested in the history of Persia in the 19th century. The book is written in Persian and has been translated into several languages, making it accessible to a wider audience.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.
