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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
Baha’u’llah’s Nine Modes of Discourse – Including Prophecies

Baha’u’llah’s Nine Modes of Discourse – Including Prophecies

Christopher Buck | Apr 23, 2022
RELIGION
How Did Indigenous Americans Get There?

How Did Indigenous Americans Get There?

Christopher Buck , Kevin Locke | Mar 28, 2022
RELIGION
The Ancient Connections Between East and West

The Ancient Connections Between East and West

Christopher Buck , Kevin Locke | Mar 21, 2022

RELIGION
“Distant Time:” Understanding Indigenous Talking Animal Tales

“Distant Time:” Understanding Indigenous Talking Animal Tales

Christopher Buck , Kevin Locke | Mar 13, 2022
RELIGION
The Search for Truth: Finding Marumda

The Search for Truth: Finding Marumda

Christopher Buck , Kevin Locke | Mar 5, 2022
RELIGION
Kuksu and Marumda: What Defines an Indigenous Holy Messenger?

Kuksu and Marumda: What Defines an Indigenous Holy Messenger?

Christopher Buck , Kevin Locke | Feb 15, 2022

RELIGION
Patricia Locke’s Dual Belief in White Buffalo Calf Woman and Baha’u’llah

Patricia Locke’s Dual Belief in White Buffalo Calf Woman and Baha’u’llah

Christopher Buck , Kevin Locke | Jan 18, 2022
RELIGION
A Luminary of Knowledge for Every Land

A Luminary of Knowledge for Every Land

Christopher Buck , Kevin Locke | Dec 22, 2021
RELIGION
Patricia Locke on Native American Manifestations of God

Patricia Locke on Native American Manifestations of God

Christopher Buck , Kevin Locke | Dec 18, 2021

RELIGION
To Interpret Prophecies, Add the Word “Spiritual”

To Interpret Prophecies, Add the Word “Spiritual”

Christopher Buck | Dec 8, 2021
RELIGION
Bochica, Indigenous Messenger of God in Colombia

Bochica, Indigenous Messenger of God in Colombia

Christopher Buck , Kevin Locke | Nov 15, 2021
RELIGION
Tunupa, the Aymara Messenger of God from Lake Titicaca

Tunupa, the Aymara Messenger of God from Lake Titicaca

Christopher Buck , Kevin Locke | Nov 9, 2021

RELIGION
Ibeorgun, Spiritual Founder of Guna Culture

Ibeorgun, Spiritual Founder of Guna Culture

Christopher Buck , Kevin Locke | Nov 2, 2021
RELIGION
Kuuchamaa, the Kumeyaay Indigenous Holy Messenger

Kuuchamaa, the Kumeyaay Indigenous Holy Messenger

Christopher Buck , Kevin Locke | Oct 29, 2021
RELIGION
Mother Corn: Personification or Prophet?

Mother Corn: Personification or Prophet?

Christopher Buck , Kevin Locke | Oct 26, 2021

JUSTICE
Dr. King Highlights Major Black Philosophers

Dr. King Highlights Major Black Philosophers

Christopher Buck | Sep 13, 2021
HISTORY
Abdu’l-Baha: From Prisoner to Honored Guest

Abdu’l-Baha: From Prisoner to Honored Guest

Christopher Buck | Aug 27, 2021
HISTORY
Champions of Unity: Abdu’l-Baha and Rabbi J. Leonard Levy

Champions of Unity: Abdu’l-Baha and Rabbi J. Leonard Levy

Christopher Buck | Aug 22, 2021

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