Religious Text

Religious Text

Religious texts, also known as scripture, scriptures, holy writ, or holy books, are the texts which various religious traditions consider to be sacred, or of central importance to their religious tradition. Many religions and spiritual movements believe that their sacred texts are divinely or supernaturally revealed or inspired.

Read more about Religious Text:  History of Religious Texts, Views, Other Terms, Hierographology

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