Sacred Texts in World Religions
Some sacred texts form the cornerstone of a religion, instilling law, character and spirituality in its people; some are narratives of historical figures in the faith. A text might be viewed as the unchanging “Word of God;” other texts are revised and expanded by later generations. Texts can be literal, or metaphorical, or both. This guide shows you how to find online versions, commentary and historical context of scriptures for Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism.
Expand All Guide SectionsBuddhist Sacred Texts: The Sutras
The Buddhist canon consists of the Sutras: the words and teachings of the Buddha. There are also a ... read more »
Christian Sacred Texts: The Bible
Christianity combines the Jewish Old Testament with the New Testament to form the Christian Bible, ... read more »
Hindu Sacred Texts: The Vedas
The Vedas, or “Books of Knowledge,” are the foremost sacred texts in Hinduism. These ... read more »
Islamic Sacred Texts: The Quran and Hadith
As the third of the Abrahamic religions, Muslims respect the Old and New Testaments, and consider ... read more »
Jewish Sacred Texts: The Tanach, Mishnah, Talmud and Midrash
Judaism is the oldest of the Abrahamic religions, and its primary sacred text is the Tanach, or the ... read more »
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