For jehovahs witnesses the bible the new world translation of the holy scriptures is their preferred translation. Of all the ancient writings, most scholars agree that the old testament of the bible is the oldest of religious books. Religious texts, also known as scripture, scriptures, holy writ, or holy books, are the texts which various religious traditions consider to be sacred, or central to their religious tradition. Sep 22, 2016 scientists have finally been able to read the oldest biblical text ever found. Download the bible, the holy quran, the mahabharata, and thousands of free pdf ebooks on buddhism, meditation, etc. There are four vedas namely rigveda, yajurveda, samaveda and atharvaveda. Nonetheless, it is one of the oldest religious texts written in an. The bhagavad gita was written at some point between 400 bc and 200 ad. Books besides the bible recommended for christian readers, best christian fiction, best nonfiction war books, favorite christian books, a. Top 10 must read holy religious books in the world bhagavad gita is the most sacred book in the hindu religion.
Written in geez, an ancient dead language of ethiopia, its nearly 800 years older than the king james version and contains 8188 books compared to 66. Oct 23, 2018 the four revealed books in islam the books of allah being a muslim it is our belief that allah almighty sent down divine holy books for the guidance of mankind on different prophets. Christianity is the worlds biggest religion, with about 2. The holy books of world religions sacred texts in world. Its true that the rigveda is probably the oldest religious text still used in worship, but it is not the worlds oldest book which is still in use. The vedas are a large body of hindu texts originating in ancient india, with its samhita and brahmanas complete before about 800 bce. Hinduism has been called the oldest religion in the world, and some practitioners and scholars refer to it as sanatana dharma, the eternal tradition, or the eternal way, beyond human history. The epic of gilgamesh from sumer, although only considered by some scholars as a religious text, has origins as early as 2150 bce, and stands as one of the earliest literary works that. Its a little hilarious to see the answers here about this question almost every person is trying to prove their scriptures are the best just like any other religious question.
The oldest religious texts are egyptian from approx. Christianity new testamentbible judaism the hebrew bible the torah, the prophets, and the writings buddhism tripitakas. Could you mention a passage in the holy bible about gods wife,please. Jun 28, 2016 written in geez, an ancient dead language of ethiopia, its nearly 800 years older than the king james version and contains 8188 books compared to 66. Composed in vedic sanskrit hymns, the texts constitute the oldest layer of sanskrit literature and the oldest scriptures of hinduism. Below are links to valuable and timeless catholic texts including those written by great saints and fathers and doctors of the church that you.
Scientists have finally been able to read the oldest biblical text ever found. See more ideas about oldest bible, bible and prayer book. A few years ago, pastor john was asked a question about reading the quran and other such religious books. However, based on common scholarly beliefs, the following are the oldest religions in the world. These texts were meant to be for the pharaoh and were reserved for him.
Another term is holy scripture or sacred scripture, used to denote the texts. One of the worlds oldest surviving religions, zoroastrianism played an. The majority of the most influential sacred texts in history were written in the ancient world. Quran islamic holy books, alquran, the recitation, final testament hadith oral traditions of the words and deeds of muhammad jainism svetambara. Thanks to technology, and perhaps due to christianitys low status in our modern liberal age, there is a fantastic treasure trove of good, traditional catholic books available for free or nearfree. If you would like to read more about codex sinaiticus, please visit the books. Dec 04, 2018 this video about top 10 religious holy books in the world. The 2,000yearold scroll has been in the hands of archaeologists for decades.
Jul 12, 2005 greetings katthehottie, of the two you mention, hinduism has the older texts approx. Which holy book is the oldest, the bible, the gita, or the quran. A sefer torah opened for liturgical use in a synagogue service. One of the oldest known religious texts is the kesh temple hymn of. The vedas are the oldest religious scriptures available to us.
Of the three religious texts of the three great world religions, the holy bible is the oldest. The ideas and beliefs of the ancients tell us who they were at their very sense of being, what they believed and how they understood the world surrounding them. Zoroastrians believe that there is only one god called ahura mazda wise lord and he created the world. Vedic literature was composed by the knowledgeable pandits or brahmins of that era. The oldest portions of the zoroastrian avesta are believed to have been transmitted orally for centuries before they found written form, and although widely differing dates for gathicavestan. Nonetheless, it is one of the oldest religious texts written in an indoeuropean language. Devotion to the holy face ewtn religious catalogue. The first text of the egyptian book of the dead can be traced back to as early as 3150 bc. As society changed, the jews found that the torah needed to be updated from its original agricultural emphasis. Top 10 must read holy religious books in the world omg top. A holy book is a text sacred to a particular religion. One of the oldest known religious texts is the kesh temple hymn of ancient sumer, a set of inscribed clay. The bible is the holy scripture of the christian religion, purporting to. Greetings katthehottie, of the two you mention, hinduism has the older texts approx.
Hinduism is the worlds oldest religion, according to many scholars, with roots and customs dating back more than 4,000 years. In search of one of the worlds oldest religions the getty iris. Some people mistakenly believe the bible to be the worlds first ever sacred holy text that survived to this day. Ps the pyramid texts were spells written on the walls of ancient tombs whereas the question specifically asks about the oldest holy book.
The earliest texts from this region are extensive, but unfortunately, scholars have yet to find a way to translate the language of the texts. Jul, 2010 quran islamic holy books, alquran, the recitation, final testament hadith oral traditions of the words and deeds of muhammad jainism svetambara. During the 5th or 6th dynasties of the old kingdom in ancient egypt, the text was carved on to the walls and within the sarcophagi of the saqqara pyramids. Rare religious books and price history rare books digest. Shop for devotion to the holy face at and support the ongoing mission of mother angelica. It is also the only text on the list thats still in use the hymns are dedicated to various deities and phenomena. It was first written at bc through 500 bc and the words were given by god to its writers. It includes the book of enoch, esdras, buruch and all three books of maccabees, and a host of others that were excommunicated from the kjv.
The following is a list of some of the most influential spiritual books, many of which. The zoroastrian texts zoroastrian texts depict one of the worlds oldest monotheistic religions practiced in iran around 600bc650ce. Scholars regard hinduism as a fusion or synthesis 6 note 4. Aug 15, 2019 the religious experience of humans predates written history. Please only submit books that fit this description. Allah almighty revealed these holy books on his messengers in order to convey the message of allah to mankind. If i want people in other religions to consider reading the bible, then should i be willing to return the favor and read their holy books. Funerary literature these are the oldest texts, and most extensively preserved.
Free traditional catholic books catholic tradition. Scientists finally read the oldest biblical text ever found. So, i used the facts of history and science to test each of the holy books. Instead, religious texts were inscribed on more permanent media, like tomb walls or stelae. The different books that make up the christian holy scripture, the bible.
It describes the dialogue between the lord krishna and prince arjuna. After only a few hours in some cases less of reading, i could find one or more statements clearly at odds with the facts of history and science. The oldest known religious texts are pyramid texts of ancient egypt that date to. It is based on the teachings of jesus christ who lived on the holy land 2000 years ago. Rare religious books by the bookworm on july 16, 2011 market analysis, rare religious books after several years of unprecedented growth during the last decade, sales of new books in the religion category have declined significantly. Jul 16, 2011 rare religious books by the bookworm on july 16, 2011 market analysis, rare religious books after several years of unprecedented growth during the last decade, sales of new books in the religion category have declined significantly. Bible is the holy book which consists of old and new testaments. This sacred text is divided into two main sections, the old testament and the new testament which are then further divided into various books. The bulk of the human religious experience predates written history. Religious texts are texts related to a religious tradition.
The four revealed books in islam the books of allah. The oldest religious book, that was and still is a science book, is called the book of the law which god himself gave to moses 3500 years ago. Much of the knowledge of pre historic religions have been derived from suppositions, archeological records, and other indirect sources that are subject to debate. The pyramid texts are known as one of the oldest religious texts in the world. While so many religious texts from pagan religions have unfortunately been lost forever, we managed to preserve and restore some texts that predate the bible and you can find some examples below. Are there really any older holy books than the bible as some. It was founded by prophet zoroaster in ancient iran approximately 3500 years ago. The rigveda of hinduism is proposed to have been composed between 17001100 bce2 making it possibly the worlds oldest religious text still in use. The holy books of the major world religions are the following. The latter represent the basic source of the religion. A correct description of the book would be that it contains the oldest surviving complete manuscript of the new testament, together with sections of the old testament and books of the apocrypha.
The other holy book for the jewish religion is the talmud which includes the mishnah, which means repetition or study and the gemara, which means addition or completion. Ahura mazda revealed the truth and teachings through zoroaster. List of world religions and founders, religious books. The bhagavad gita was written at some point between 400 bc and 200. Not to be confused with a holey book, a book that has been eaten by worms, though there is some overlap between the two categories. Zoroastrianism is one of the worlds oldest monotheistic religions. The religious experience of humans predates written history. Early hinduism was founded over 5,000 years ago in the indus river valley in india. Scientists finally read the oldest biblical text ever found the. Feb 24, 20 ps the pyramid texts were spells written on the walls of ancient tombs whereas the question specifically asks about the oldest holy book.
These texts are taken as indications of the diversity of early christianity. Written history the age of formal writing is only c. The rigveda is believed to have been written down for the first time around the early middle ages. This includes the original words of their founder zarathushtra, preserved in a series of five hymns, called the gathas. Holy book of worlds oldest divinity temple of ishtar, dove, white, shadrach, nineveh on. Notable holy books in order of approximate publication dates. What are all the holy books and their religions answers.
Hinduism is an indian religion and dharma, or way of life, widely practiced in the indian subcontinent and parts of southeast asia. List of world religions and founders, religious books, place. Thought it is more of an epic story than a religious text, the epic of gilgamesh is often cited as a piece of holy literature. Hinduism is the oldest of the major world religions. Koran or alquran holy book of islam was written in 650 ad. One of the oldest known religious texts is the kesh temple hymn of ancient sumer, a set of inscribed clay tablets which scholars typically date around 2600 bce. Christians worship in churches and their spiritual leaders are called priests. Ethiopian bible is oldest and most complete on earth. This book contained instructions that were becoming forgotten by the hebrews between the time of noah and moses,thats the main reason moses was picked by god to reestablish these, now once again. Jan 19, 2017 how old are the religions who founded them their holy book religion is a cultural system of behaviors and practices, world views, sacred texts, holy places, ethics, and societal organisation. Jul 20, 2007 the oldest religious book, that was and still is a science book, is called the book of the law which god himself gave to moses 3500 years ago. Which holy book is the oldest, the bible, the gita, or the.