Scripture

Bible Study Methods: A set of techniques used to interpret and understand the Bible, such as exegesis, hermeneutics, and textual criticism.

History of the Bible: The development of the biblical canon, including the compilation and transmission of the texts.

Theology: The study of God and religious beliefs, including topics such as creation, salvation, sin, and covenant.

Old Testament: A collection of Hebrew scriptures, which includes the Torah, historical books, prophetic books, and wisdom literature.

New Testament: The second part of the Christian Bible, containing the Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, letters or epistles, and the Book of Revelation.

Apocrypha: A collection of books that are not included in the biblical canon but are considered by some to be useful for study.

Comparative Religion: The study of different religious traditions and their similarities and differences.

Church History: The study of the development of the Christian church, including the early church, the Reformation, and the modern church.

Religious Ethics: The study of moral and ethical principles and their application to religious beliefs and practices.

Biblical Languages: The study of the original languages of the Bible, including Hebrew and Greek.

Biblical Archaeology: The study of artifacts and other physical remains from the biblical period to understand the historical and cultural context of biblical events.

Biblical Geography: The study of the physical and cultural geography of the biblical lands, including ancient cities, archeological sites, and landscapes.

Worship and Liturgy: The study of religious practice and ritual, including prayer, meditation, and communal worship.

Biblical Interpretation in Contemporary Contexts: This refers to how scripture is being interpreted and applied in the modern day context, including social and political issues.

Judaism: The Torah, a compilation of the five books of Moses, is considered the primary scripture of Judaism. It contains important teachings, history, and narratives of Jewish belief and practice.

Christianity: The Bible, comprising of the Old and New Testaments, is the holy scripture of Christianity. The Old Testament mainly deals with the creation of the world and the history of the Jewish people, while the New Testament contains the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, along with the letters of his disciples to early Christian communities.

Islam: The Quran is the central scripture of Islam, containing the revelations of Allah to Prophet Muhammad. It is considered the final authority in matters of Muslim faith and practice.

Hinduism: The Vedas, a collection of Indian scriptures that date back to ancient times, are the primary religious texts of Hinduism. They contain hymns, rituals, and philosophical insights that are foundational to Hindu belief and practice.

Buddhism: Buddhist scriptures comprise a vast collection of texts known as the Tipitaka or Three Baskets, which include the teachings of Buddha and his disciples. These texts focus on the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path that form the core of Buddhist teachings.

Sikhism: The Guru Granth Sahib, a collection of scriptural hymns and poetry, is considered the central scripture of Sikhism. It contains the teachings of the ten Sikh gurus and other saints and mystics.

Chinese religion/Taoism: The Tao Te Ching, a philosophical and spiritual text attributed to Lao Tzu, is considered a foundational scripture of Taoism. It contains teachings on the Tao, or the Way, and its manifestations in nature and human life.

Jainism: The Jain scriptures, collectively known as the Agamas, contain the teachings of the Jain gurus and monks. They focus on the principles of non-violence, truth, and asceticism.

Zoroastrianism: The Avesta is the primary scripture of Zoroastrianism, containing the teachings of the prophet Zoroaster. It contains hymns, rituals, and wisdom teachings that focus on the struggle between good and evil.