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Christopher
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Pittsburgh, PA

Christopher Buck (Ph.D., University of Toronto, 1996; J.D., Thomas M. Cooley Law School, 2006) is an attorney (Pittsburgh), independent scholar, faculty instructor at the Wilmette Institute (2001–present, Department of Bahá’í History & Texts, distance education), and former professor at Michigan State University (2000–2004, visiting assistant professor), Quincy University (1999–2000, visiting assistant professor), Millikin University (1997–1999, assistant professor) and Carleton University (1994–1996, sessional lecturer). Dr. Buck is the author of several books, including: Bahá’í Faith: The Basics (2021); God & Apple Pie: Religious Myths and Visions of America (2015), with an introduction by J. Gordon Melton (Distinguished Professor of American Religious History, Baylor University); Religious Myths and Visions of America (2009, “an original contribution to American studies,” Journal of American History, June 2011); Alain Locke: Faith and Philosophy (2005), Paradise and Paradigm: Key Symbols in Persian Christianity and the Baha'i Faith (1999), Symbol and Secret: Qur'an Commentary in Baha'u'llah's Kitab-i Iqan (1995/2004), and Religious Celebrations: An Encyclopedia of Holidays, Festivals, Solemn Observances, and Spiritual Commemorations (co-author, 2011). He has also contributed chapters in such books as: Human Rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran (2021); Winds of Change: The Challenge of Modernity in the Middle East and North Africa (2019, three chapters); The Baha’i Faith and African American History (2019, two chapters); Abdu’l-Baha’s Journey West: The Course of Human Solidarity (2013); Observing the Observer: The State of Islamic Studies in American Universities (2012); American Writers: “David Bottoms” (2018), “Deganawida, the Peacemaker” (2016); “Kahlil Gibran” (2010); and “Alain Locke” (2004); British Writers: “Ninian Smart” (2018); and “Edward Granville Browne” (2015); The Islamic World (2008); and The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to the Qur’an (2006/2017). He has published a number of academic journal articles and encyclopedia articles as well. As for popular, online articles, Buck has contributed over 350 articles to BahaiTeachings.org, and has collaborated with Kevin Locke (Tokaheya Inajin in Lakota, translation “First to Rise”), renowned Lakota hoop dancer and flutist, on the ongoing “Indigenous Messengers of God” series (80 articles so far, culminating in three articles on “Indigenous Land and Spiritual Acknowledgments”). In 2021, Buck and Locke teamed up to teach an online course, “The Great Spirit Speaks: Voices of the Wise Ones” (offered three times in 2021, by popular demand).

BY Christopher Buck
RELIGION
Why Would a Harlem Preacher Visit Africa to Teach the Baha’i Faith?

Why Would a Harlem Preacher Visit Africa to Teach the Baha’i Faith?

Christopher Buck , Steven Kolins | May 3, 2023
RELIGION
So That Worldly Prejudices May Not Remain

So That Worldly Prejudices May Not Remain

Christopher Buck , Steven Kolins | Apr 13, 2023
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Why a Harlem Baptist Preacher Became a Baha’i

Why a Harlem Baptist Preacher Became a Baha’i

Christopher Buck , Steven Kolins | Apr 6, 2023

RELIGION
Baha’u’llah’s Principles As Prophecies

Baha’u’llah’s Principles As Prophecies

Christopher Buck | Mar 28, 2023
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From Black Baptist Preacher to Baha’i Teacher

From Black Baptist Preacher to Baha’i Teacher

Christopher Buck , Steven Kolins | Mar 24, 2023
RELIGION
Why Did People Accuse Moses of Murder?

Why Did People Accuse Moses of Murder?

Christopher Buck | Mar 18, 2023

JUSTICE
Why Do People Have Enmity for Differences in Skin Color?

Why Do People Have Enmity for Differences in Skin Color?

Christopher Buck , Steven Kolins | Mar 10, 2023
HISTORY
A Persian Goes to Harlem – to Unite the Races

A Persian Goes to Harlem – to Unite the Races

Christopher Buck , Steven Kolins | Feb 28, 2023
JUSTICE
Harlem’s First Emmanuel Church and the Baha’i Principle of Racial Unity

Harlem’s First Emmanuel Church and the Baha’i Principle of Racial Unity

Christopher Buck , Steven Kolins | Feb 16, 2023

JUSTICE
Harlem, 1920: An Entire Black Church Embraces the Baha’i Faith

Harlem, 1920: An Entire Black Church Embraces the Baha’i Faith

Christopher Buck , Steven Kolins | Feb 10, 2023
RELIGION
Was Adam the First Prophet?

Was Adam the First Prophet?

Christopher Buck | Dec 24, 2022
RELIGION
The Prophet Adam and Original Sin

The Prophet Adam and Original Sin

Christopher Buck | Dec 17, 2022

RELIGION
When a Holy Messenger Proclaims a New Message

When a Holy Messenger Proclaims a New Message

Christopher Buck | Oct 16, 2022
RELIGION
Exploring the Multiple Ways the Prophets Speak to Us

Exploring the Multiple Ways the Prophets Speak to Us

Christopher Buck | Oct 10, 2022
RELIGION
12 Indigenous Commandments from The Gospel of the Redman

12 Indigenous Commandments from The Gospel of the Redman

Christopher Buck , Kevin Locke | Sep 17, 2022

RELIGION
William Sears and The Gospel of the Redman

William Sears and The Gospel of the Redman

Christopher Buck , Kevin Locke | Sep 11, 2022
RELIGION
Multiple Messiahship: Baha’u’llah as the Return of the Prophets

Multiple Messiahship: Baha’u’llah as the Return of the Prophets

Christopher Buck | Aug 22, 2022
RELIGION
Does Nature Itself Have a Spiritual Purpose?

Does Nature Itself Have a Spiritual Purpose?

Christopher Buck , Kevin Locke | Aug 14, 2022

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