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"Regard man as a mine rich in
gems of inestimable value. Education can, alone, cause it to reveal its
treasures, and enable mankind to benefit therefrom."
Bahá’u’lláh
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Love, Courtship and Marriage
Joan Barstow Hernández
124
pages $6.00
COMMENTS BY
OUR READERS
Curt Porter, Bahá'í National
Librarian, Guatemala:
The book is great. Whenever people here read
it, they say things like, "I wish I read this before I got married", or
"Had I read this before I never would have gotten divorced".
Trinidad and Tobago: The book Love,
Courtship and Marriage, upon arrival (20) were sold within a week.
We are reading every Wednesday evening at our deepening sessions and
every one stated that the book helps people to become better mothers,
wives and husbands and is not just for those who want to get married.
The Assistant National Baha'i Distributor Service of Trinidad &Tobago
requested that I email you asking to send us as soon as possible 30
books of Love, Courtship and Marriage.
USA: Wonderful!
I am about 30 pages into the book and enjoying its contents. I am going
to organize a study circle for couples in my community to read this book
together. |
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SECTION I: PREPARATION FOR MARRIAGE
A New Approach to Marriage
The Spiritual Foundation for Marriage:
Truthfulness and Sincerity, Listening and
Understanding, Responsibility, Courtesy, Selflessness, Maturity in Facing
Problems, Love of God
Becoming Acquainted with One Another's
Character: Friendship, instead of an
Exlusive Relationship, Working Together, Knowing Each Other in Diverse
Situations
Developing Spiritual Qualities:
The Process of Spiritual Development, Prayer,
Immersion in the Bahá'í Writings, Service, Friendship with the Loved
Ones of God, Fighting Spiritual Battles, Praying for Guidance
Chastity: Love and
Sex, The Difference between Love and Attraction, Unwanted Children, The Need
for Decision, Strict Chastity, Dealing with Feelings of Attraction, Special
Friendships, Sex within Marriage
Laws which Govern Bahá'í Marriage:
When Marrying Someone Who is Not a Bahá'í, When
Two Bahá'ís Marry, Parental Consent, The Marriage Vow, Avoiding
Alcoholic Beverages, Other Details, Shoghi Effendi's Wedding
SECTION II: ONCE MARRIED
Married Life:
Fidelity, Consultation, Family Relations, The Relationship between
Husband and Wife, The Relationship between Parents and Children, Unity
in Diversity, Obedience to God, Prayer, Study and Meditation on the Holy
Writings, Service
Tests: Love,
Honesty, Obtaining Security and Significance from a Relationship with God,
Transforming Defects into Virtues
Spiritualizing Your Marriage:
Living with a Partner who doesn't Share Your Spiritual
Ideals, Rewards of Spirituality
Efforts to Avoid Divorce:
Remarriage
The Importance of Obeying Bahá'u'lláh's Laws:
The Need for Volition and Action
Marriage Tablet
Questionnaire for Greater Self-Knowledge |
EDITORIAL “GEMAS”
