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The Bible
Christianity - The holy scripture comprising the Old Testament and the New Testament, outlining Christian beliefs and narratives.
The Quran
Islam - Considered the word of God (Allah) as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad, guiding Muslims in all aspects of life.
The Bhagavad Gita
Hinduism - A 700-verse portion of the Mahabharata, a sacred text that discusses duty, righteousness, and the nature of reality.
The Tripitaka
Buddhism - The traditional term for Buddhist scriptures, comprising three 'baskets' (pitaka) of teachings: the Vinaya Pitaka, the Sutta Pitaka, and the Abhidhamma Pitaka.
The Torah
Judaism - The central reference of the religious Judaic tradition, including the Five Books of Moses.
The Guru Granth Sahib
Sikhism - The central holy religious scripture of Sikhism, considered by Sikhs to be the final, sovereign, and eternal living Guru.
The Book of Mormon
Latter-day Saint movement (Mormonism) - A sacred text of the movement, which followers believe to contain writings of ancient prophets.
The Tao Te Ching
Taoism - A foundational text of Taoism attributed to Laozi, covering the principles of 'The Way' and its virtuous practices.
The Vedas
Hinduism - A large body of religious texts originating in ancient India, forming the oldest layer of Sanskrit literature and the oldest scriptures of Hinduism.
The Avesta
Zoroastrianism - The primary collection of religious texts of Zoroastrianism, which includes the hymns of Zoroaster known as the Gathas.
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