Sacred text
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Sacred text
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A sacred text is a collection of writings deemed holy and authoritative within a religious tradition. It is often considered to be divinely inspired or directly revealed by the divine and includes teachings on theology, morality, and spiritual practice. Sacred texts guide the beliefs, rituals, ethics, and laws of a religious community, shaping not only individual and communal worship but also often extending their influence to the wider cultural and social context. They are preserved meticulously across generations and frequently studied, interpreted, and commented upon by religious scholars.
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