Babism
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of Babism
First recorded in 1840–50; Bāb(ī) ( def. ) + -ism
Example Sentences
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And in its results Babism has not exalted woman.—R.
From Bahaism and Its Claims A Study of the Religion Promulgated by Baha Utlah and Abdul Baha by Wilson, Samuel Graham
He had been a student of science and of religion, and his special interest had been the new forms of faith appearing in the world; such as Babism, Christian Science, and theosophical doctrines.
From Clerambault The Story of an Independent Spirit During the War by Rolland, Romain
As Babism it failed in 1848-1852 in its rebellion and wars against the Kajars; as Bahaism it failed to enter into and assist the modern movement, which, aiming at reform and progress, inaugurated a constitution.
From Bahaism and Its Claims A Study of the Religion Promulgated by Baha Utlah and Abdul Baha by Wilson, Samuel Graham
A schism divided the followers of Babism into two sects, Bahais and Ezelis.
From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 3 Atrebates to Bedlis by Various
Mirza Abul Fazl28 says: Babism "is not the same religion or creed as Bahaism."
From Bahaism and Its Claims A Study of the Religion Promulgated by Baha Utlah and Abdul Baha by Wilson, Samuel Graham
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