Báb books in order
Founder of Bábism and, according to the Baháʼís, predecessor of Baháʼu'lláh
- Lived
- 1819–1850
- Country
- Qajar Iran
- Books
- 5
Báb published 5 novels, beginning with Qayyúmu’l-Asmá’ (1844).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Báb
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Qayyúmu’l-Asmá’
Báb's most-read book.
Báb books in order of publication
Qayyúmu’l-Asmá’ (1844)
Arabic Bayán (1848)
Bayán (1848)
Persian Bayán (1848)
Kitábu'l-Asmáʼ (Aug 1848)
Free to read
All free classics
About Báb
The Báb was an Iranian religious leader who founded Bábism, and is also one of the central figures of the Baháʼí Faith. The Báb gradually and progressively revealed his claim in his extensive writings to be a Manifestation of God, of a status as great as Moses, Jesus, and Prophet Muhammad, receiving revelations as profound as the Torah, Gospel, and Quran. This new revelation, he claimed, would release the creative energies and capacities necessary for the establishment of global unity and peace.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Báb FAQ
- How many books has Báb written?
- Báb published 5 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Báb's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Qayyúmu’l-Asmá’.
- What is Báb's last book?
- Kitábu'l-Asmáʼ (1848).
- What is Báb's most famous book?
- Qayyúmu’l-Asmá’ (1844) is Báb's most widely read book.
- Can I read Báb's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Báb are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.