Dictionary
the sacred writings of the Christian religions "he went to carry the Word to the heathen" any writing that is regarded as sacred by a religious group
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Many religion religions and spiritualityspiritual movements believe that their sacred texts (or scriptures) are the "Word of God", often feeling that the texts are wholly divine or spiritually inspirationinspired in origin. Even non-believers often capitalizationcapitalize the names of sacred scriptures as a mark of respect or tradition.Although ancient civilizations have produced handmade texts for thousands of years, the first printed scripture for wide distribution to the masses was ''The Diamond Sutra'', a Buddhist scripture, printed in the year AD 868.
Texts - Sacred texts of various religions:Ásatrú*The Poetic Edda, including especially the Hávamál*The Younger Edda Ayyavazhi*The Akilattirattu Ammanai*The Arul Nool Bahá'í Faith* The Kitáb-i-Aqdas*Kitáb-i-Íqán*and many other writings including ones from other faiths Buddhism* The Tipitaka or Pali canon* and other Buddhist texts Christianity - The Bible (also referred to as the Holy Writ)* Catholicism**The Bible, The Apocrypha* Mormonism** The Bible** Book of Mormon** Pearl of Great Price** Doctrine and Covenants Confucianism* The Analects of Confucius* also The I Ching Discordianism* The Principia Discordia although this may not be true for every sect. Falun Gong*The Zhuan Falun Hinduism* Veda* Shruti* Smriti, particularly the Bhagavad Gita Islam* The Qur'an*HadithAhadith Jainism*Tattvartha Sutra Judaism* The Hebrew Bible (Tanakh = Torah)* Nevi'im* Ketuvim) Mandaeanism* The Ginza Rba Manichaeism* The Arzhang Mohism*The Mozi Various New Age religions may regard any of the following texts as inspired:* A Course in Miracles (ACIM)* Conversations with God* UrantiaThe Urantia Book* Oahspe Swedenborgianism* The Bible*The writings of SwedenborgEmanuel Swedenborg*Some also consider a number of posthumously published manuscripts of Swedenborg to also be sacred. Rastafari movement* The Bible* the Holy Piby Samaritanism* The Samaritan Pentateuch Satanism* The Satanic Bible Sikhism* The Guru Granth Sahib* The Dasam Granth Sahib Taoism*The Dao de jingTao-te-ching*The I Ching Thelema* The Holy Books of Thelema especially The Book of the Law Liber Al vel Legis Zoroastrianism* The Zend-Avesta
Views - Attitudes to sacred texts differ. Some religions make written texts widely freely available, while others hold that sacred secrets must remain hidden from all but the loyal and the initiate. Most religions promulgate policies defining the limits of the sacred texts and controlling or forbidding changes and additions. Translations of texts may receive official blessing, but an original sacred language often has ''de facto'', absolute or exclusive paramouncy. Some religions make texts available ''gratis'' or in subsidised form; others require payment and the strict observance of copyright.References to scriptures profit from standardisation: the Guru Granth Sahib (of Sikhism) always appears with standardised page numbering while the Abrahamic religions and their offshoots appear to favour chapter and verse pointers.
External links - sacred-texts.com - Sacred-textsCategory:Religious texts ar:كتاب مقدسit:Testi sacrihe:כתבי קודשja:聖典no:Hellige bøkerru:Священные писания DEBUG REDIRECT (sacred text)
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Let Us Reason ministries
Answering the challenges to the Bible and the Christian faith. Explaining the truth from the counterfeits. How to witness to the cults and other relgions.
http://www.letusreason.org/
Change your kid's lives
Memory Cross is a unique interactive card that helps kids learn scripture. It is perfect for use with your own kids or those you work with.
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Cheryls Bookmarks
Large selection of 12 Step Recovery and Christian Laminated Bookmarks and Wallet Cards. Can be customized with logo/info on the back before laminating. Great for gifts and conventions!
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LifeSpring Community Church
An authentic congregation in Goshen Indiana passionate about building a genuine, life-giving relationship with Jesus and with others.
http://www.lifespringcc.org.org/
The Kingdom of God
Christian & American Heritage Resource. Challenging both secular wisdom and Christian doctrines. What is the Kingdom of God? Will our descendents know virtue?
http://www.earstohear.net/
KVBA Vision Broadcasting
Alamogordo's Christian TV Station
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Servant of the Lord: Online!
Central Virginia's Premier Christian Online Service
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Daily Encouragement Net
Daily Encouragement Net is encouraging followers of Jesus Christ with hope and encouragement from the Bible.
http://www.dailyencouragement.net/
Crosswalk.com
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http://bible.crosswalk.com/
Unification Home Page
A presentation of the life and teachings of Rev and Mrs Sun Myung Moon.
http://www.unification.net/
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