scripturile

Scripturile, or the Scriptures, are the sacred writings regarded as authoritative by religious communities, especially within Judaism and Christianity. The Romanian term Scriptură (plural Scripturi) with the definite article Scripturile, derives from Latin scriptūra meaning writing.

In Christianity, Scripturile usually denote the canonical books accepted by a given tradition. The Old Testament or Hebrew Scriptures are paired with the New Testament, but the exact contents vary: Catholic and Orthodox canons include books not found in most Protestant Bibles, while Judaism accepts the Tanakh as its scriptural corpus. The term can also refer more broadly to other sacred writings recognized by a tradition.

Scripturile function as the primary source of doctrine, ethics, liturgy, and worship. They are studied through exegesis and hermeneutics, interpreted in theological councils, sermons, and scholarly works, and are often translated to enable access for lay readers and communities. In modern scholarship, textual criticism and historical-contextual analysis examine their origins, transmission, and influence.

In Romanian-speaking contexts, Scripturile are central to religious education, preaching, and rituals. The Bible in Romanian (the Biblia) has played a key role in the language and culture, and numerous translations and commentaries accompany church life. Interfaith and ecumenical work commonly engages with Scripturile to compare narratives, ethics, and historical events across traditions.