#texts

The sacred texts of the world’s religions reflect the struggles of their communities.

From Fields of Blood: Religion and the History of Violence by Karen Armstrong

We constantly reinterpret our sacred texts in light of new realities.

From The Evolution of God by Robert Wright

Many of the texts reflect a concern for purity and the law.

From The Dead Sea Scrolls: A Very Short Introduction by Timothy Lim

Religious texts can serve as mirrors reflecting our own beliefs and values.

From Why Religion? by Elaine Pagels

The scrolls contain a diverse collection of texts, including biblical manuscripts and sectarian writings.

From The Dead Sea Scrolls: A Very Short Introduction by Timothy Lim

It is essential to examine how sacred texts have been interpreted throughout history.

From Fields of Blood: Religion and the History of Violence by Karen Armstrong