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Sacred Texts of Major Religions
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The Guru Granth Sahib
Religion: Sikhism. Key teachings include the oneness of God, the equality of all humankind, the rejection of idolatry, and the importance of sharing with others.
The Torah
Religion: Judaism. Key teachings include the narrative of the creation of the world, the history of the Israelites, the Ten Commandments, and guidelines for living a life in covenant with God.
The Bible
Religion: Christianity. Key teachings include the belief in one God, the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, the concept of sin and redemption, and guidelines for moral living.
The Tripitaka
Religion: Buddhism. Key teachings include the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, the concept of impermanence, and the pursuit of enlightenment.
The Tao Te Ching
Religion: Taoism. Key teachings include the way of harmony with nature, the concept of wu-wei (effortless action), and the pursuit of spiritual immortality.
The Upanishads
Religion: Hinduism. Key teachings include the exploration of metaphysical questions, the nature of ultimate reality (Brahman), and the relationship between the self (atman) and the cosmos.
The Book of Mormon
Religion: Latter-day Saint movement (Mormonism). Key teachings include the restoration of the true church of Jesus Christ, the Americas as a setting for an Israelite history, and additional teachings about Jesus Christ's appearance in the New World.
The Avesta
Religion: Zoroastrianism. Key teachings include the worship of Ahura Mazda as the supreme deity, the struggle between truth and lie, and the sacredness of the natural elements.
The Vedas
Religion: Hinduism. Key teachings include the concept of Brahman (the ultimate reality), rituals and ceremonies, the power of mantras, and various aspects of the divine.
The Bhagavad Gita
Religion: Hinduism. Key teachings include the importance of doing one's duty (dharma), the concepts of karma and rebirth, and the paths to spiritual liberation.
The Hadith
Religion: Islam. Key teachings include the sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad, which provide guidance for living life in accordance with Islamic principles and the Quran.
The Quran
Religion: Islam. Key teachings include the oneness of God (Allah), the finality of the prophethood of Muhammad, the importance of daily prayers, and living a life in accordance with God's will.
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