Point of Adoration
The Story of the Shrine of Baha'u'llah, 1873-1892

Author: Michael V. Day

EMAIL AUTHOR: michaelvday@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/michael_v._day/

Availability of “Point of Adoration”: bahaibookstore.com


e-book edition also available

Publisher: US Baha'i PublishingTrust, Wilmette, IL.

Pages: 308.

Contains Text, maps and photographs.




In the pages of this book historian Michael V. Day takes the reader through the last years of Bahá’u’lláh’s life—in ‘Akká, Mazra‘ih, and Bahjí—highlighting pivotal moments and texts associated with the establishment of His shrine. Drawing upon a wide range of sources, including eyewitness accounts, the author paints vivid pictures of the daily life of the Manifestation and of those in His orbit; of His final days and illness; of His ascension and funeral, and of the period of mourning that followed. While there are many details that remain beyond our reach as we peer through the lens of history at these momentous events, the accounts pieced together here offer us a great deal to ponder and invite deep, meditative reflection.

[Message: 16 Oct 2024: I am currently writing the second volume in the series about the Shrine of Baha’u’llah. This book will cover the period 1892-1921. I am excited about it because I have found great information about the Shrine during the Ministry of ‘Abdu’l-Baha. I think this volume will be published in 2025.]


SEE BELOW FOR TRILOGY

A trilogy telling the story of the Shrine of the Bab on Mount Carmel, Haifa, Israel.

Some testimonials for books in the trilogy.

"Truly a masterpiece. This will enrich reliable Baha'i literature." ~  Mr Ali Nakhjavani


                                       "This thrilling saga conveys the drama, excitement and challenges associated with the completion of the Shrine of the Báb" ~ Dr Janet A. Khan


“I found it [Journey to a Mountain] engaging and fill of information that wasn’t widely available previously.” ~ Kathryn Jewett Hogenson. Author of Infinite Horizons, The Life and Times of Horace Holley.



Trilogy details follow information on “Fragrance of Glory”


“Fragrance of Glory”

An Illustrated Account of the Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.
Available as printed volume and as E-Book

Available from: UNITED STATES BAHA’I BOOKSTORE:
https://www.bahaibookstore.com/Fragrance-of-Glory-P10251.aspx

2. AMAZON

3. AUSTRALIAN BAHA’I BOOKS
https://bahaibooks.com.au/collections/life-times-of-abdulbaha/products/fragrance-of-glory

And from outlets worldwide…..

This elegantly beautiful book with more than 80 photos and concise text will be available from May 2021 such sites as Amazon, Booktopia, Book Depository etc. (Enquiries: contact me on michaelvday@gmail.com )

Chapters: Section 1: Introduction (Who is ‘Abdu’l-Bahá ? His qualities)
Section 2: Last years
Section 3: The Passing
Section 4: Reactions
Section 5: Profiles of those present
Section 6: The Funeral
Section 7: Orations
Section 8: After the Funeral
Section 9: The legacy of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Section 10: Selected further reading
Section 11: The author

Four books about the Shrine of the Bab.

[1.]Queen of Carmel 1850-2011…A story in photographs

100 photos, 2 maps.

Published 2020.

Check out your usual outlets worldwide…Baha’i Bookstore Australia, Amazon world wide, Booktopia…etc etc…

[2.]The trilogy which tells the story of the Shrine of the Báb.

(i) Journey to a Mountain 1850-1921 (Published 2017)

(ii) Coronation on Carmel 1922-1963 (Published 2018)

(iii) Sacred Stairway 1963-2001 (and annex 2005-2011) Published 2019.

See details below.

Some testimonials:

"Truly a masterpiece. This will enrich reliable Baha'i literature." ~  Mr Ali Nakhjavani

                                       "This thrilling saga conveys the drama, excitement and challenges associated with the completion of the Shrine of the Báb" ~ Dr Janet A. Khan

Now you can obtain the final volume “Sacred Stairway” at these sites

(1) USA-https://www.bahaibookstore.com/Search.aspx?k=sacred+stairway

NOTE: THIS VOLUME IS AMONG THE “FEATURED TITLES” ON THE BEAUTIFUL BAHA’I BOOKSTORE WEBSITE

(2) UK and Europe

http://www.grbooks.com/george-ronald-publisher-books/early-history/sacred-stairway-1562671483

( 3)Australia

https://bahaibooks.com.au/collections/bicentennial-bab

(4) New Zealand

https://bds.bahai.org.nz/products/sacred-stairway

(5) On Kindle

https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Stairway-Story-Shrine-1963-2001-ebook/dp/B07YZSYDSR

“Sacred Stairway.”

The Story of the Shrine of the Bab

Vol. III: 1963-2001

By Michael V. Day

“Sacred Stairway” tells the amazing and inspiring story of the Terraces project (1963-2001)

Read opening chapter https://www.michaelvday.com/read-me

• 40 pages of photographs including some originals of the design period

• Year by year progress of the construction

• The inspiration behind the design in detail never told before.

• Memories of those who served on the site of the Terraces project.

[Want a summary of the Baha’i Faith? This video helps:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHpOy7vgqtI ] 

2018 book

Coronation on Carmel

               The story of the Shrine of the Báb.  Volume II (1922-1963)

By Michael V. Day

 Published by George Ronald Publisher, Oxford, United Kingdom   [With previously unpublished photographs and information.]

                                  "Truly a masterpiece. This will enrich reliable Baha'i literature." ~  Mr Ali Nakhjavani

                                       "This thrilling saga conveys the drama, excitement and challenges associated with the completion of the Shrine of the Báb" ~ Dr Janet A. Khan

READ ABOUT:  * The amazing strategy of Shoghi Effendi to build the arcade and superstructure

                               * "The man with the golden touch"-- the stonemason who built the dome

                              *  The Guardian's "Hercules" and his "Titan"

                              * The snowstorm -- and the reaction to it by Shoghi Effendi

                              *  How the marble and granite was taken up to the site, and where it was stored

How to obtain a copy

In North America: https://www.bahaibookstore.com/Coronation-on-Carmel-P9053.aspx

In Australia:  https://bahaibooks.com.au/products/coronation-carmel         AND                http://www.centurypress.com.au/

In the United Kingdom: https://www.bahaibooks.org.uk/PBSCProduct.asp?ItmID=26141615

From the publisher (UK):  www.grbooks.com

In New Zealand:  https://bds.bahai.org.nz/index.php?route=product/search&search=coronation%20on%20carmel

Available on Kindle:

https://www.amazon.com/Coronation-Carmel-Story-Shrine-1922-1963-ebook/dp/B07DLDBSNT

FACEBOOK:

https://www.facebook.com/Coronation-on-Carmel-1015132958656774/?modal=admin_todo_tour

{Volume III about the Terraces project available April, 2019).

2017 book

Journey to a Mountain

               The story of the Shrine of the Báb.  Volume I (1850-1922)

By Michael V. Day

"I feel sure that this book will enrich the literature of our Faith."       " ~  Mr Ali Nakhjavani

"An exhilarating read, a meticu.ously researched work...I was drawn in and needed to continue." ~ Dr Janet A. Khan

Currently being translated into Spanish and Farsi (Persian). 

Kindle: "Journey to a Mountain" is now available on Kindle. You can see a sample and obtain a copy here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077S5SVG7
Printed Book available: 1.  Amazon.com { search for: Journey to a Mountain Michael V. Day; or Journey to a Mountain; or Michael V. Day}2. Website of the publisher: http://www.grbooks.com 3.  US Baha'i Bookstore  http://www.bahaibookstore.com/Journey-to-a-Mountain-P8760.aspx 

Author speaks about the book:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPlGn454YLc&list=PLU___kVH-4mumtrFSfborFvIwSLzNb8V5&index=6