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Helligskrifter

Helligskrifter, often referred to as sacred texts or holy scriptures, are foundational religious writings that hold profound spiritual significance for various faith traditions. These texts are considered divinely inspired, historically authoritative, or spiritually enlightening and are central to the beliefs, practices, and identity of adherents within their respective communities.

In Christianity, the Helligskrifter include the Bible, which comprises the Old Testament and the New Testament.

In Islam, the Helligskrifter is the Quran, considered the literal word of God as revealed to the

In Hinduism, the Helligskrifter encompass a vast collection of texts known as the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad

In Buddhism, the Helligskrifter include the Tripitaka, or Pali Canon, which contains the Buddha’s teachings, the

These sacred texts are often studied, memorized, and interpreted through various traditions, serving as guides for

The
Old
Testament,
composed
of
39
books
in
Protestant
traditions
and
46
in
Catholic
and
Orthodox
versions,
contains
texts
such
as
the
Torah,
the
Psalms,
and
the
Prophets,
reflecting
Jewish
traditions
and
the
early
history
of
Christianity.
The
New
Testament,
with
27
books,
includes
the
Gospels
(Matthew,
Mark,
Luke,
and
John),
the
Acts
of
the
Apostles,
and
the
Epistles,
detailing
the
life,
teachings,
and
teachings
of
Jesus
Christ
and
the
early
Christian
church.
Prophet
Muhammad
over
a
period
of
23
years.
Accompanying
the
Quran
are
the
Hadith,
collections
of
sayings
and
actions
attributed
to
Muhammad,
which
provide
guidance
on
religious
and
moral
conduct.
Gita,
and
Puranas.
These
works
explore
philosophical
concepts,
spiritual
practices,
and
divine
narratives,
forming
the
core
of
Hindu
thought
and
worship.
Abhidhamma
Pitaka,
which
analyzes
these
teachings,
and
the
Mahayana
Sutras,
which
include
texts
like
the
Heart
Sutra
and
Lotus
Sutra,
reflecting
different
schools
of
Buddhist
thought.
spiritual
growth,
ethical
living,
and
communal
identity.
They
are
central
to
religious
ceremonies,
education,
and
the
preservation
of
cultural
heritage.