A Synopsis and Codification of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, the Most Holy Book of Bahá'u'lláh

This Synopsis and Codification offers a concise and comprehensive presentation of the laws, ordinances, exhortations and other subjects which appear in both the Kitáb-i-Aqdas itself and in the Questions and Answers which forms an appendix to that Book. Not all details are included, nor is it possible to give in such a circumscribed form an impression of the loftiness and magnificence of the language of Bahá'u'lláh. In order to provide readers with at least some intimation of this splendour of theme and language, there are included as a prelude to the Synopsis and Codification, and in the order in which they appear in the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, those passages which have been translated into English by the Guardian of the Faith. It will be the formidable task of future translators to match the beauty and accuracy of Shoghi Effendi's rendition. A number of additional details, explanations and references are given in notes.

A comprehensive presentation, in outline form, of the laws and ordinances that appear in the Kitáb-i-Aqdas and in its appendix known as the Questions and Answers. Contents include: introduction by the Universal House of Justice ; passages from the book translated by Shoghi Effendi ; synopsis and codification ; notes and references. The passages appearing in this volume are, apart from a few passages translated and published in letters of the Universal House of Justice, the only authoritative translation of this book until its full publication under Bahá'í auspices. Cover title: Synopsis and Codification of the Laws and Ordinances of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas.