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. Many religions and spiritual movements believe that their sacred texts are divinely or supernaturallyrevealed or inspired.
History of religious texts
The oldest known religious text is the Kesh Temple Hymn of Ancient Sumer, the oldest version of which dates to around 2600 BCE. The earliest form of the Phoenician alphabet found to date is the inscription on the sarcophagus of King Ahiram of Byblos (The Sumerian Temple Hymns) circa 1000 BCE. The Epic of Gilgamesh from Sumer, with origins as early as 2150-2000 BCE, is also one of the earliest literary works that includes various mythological figures. The Rigveda of Hinduism is proposed to have been composed over several centuries between 1700–1100 BCE making it probably the world's oldest religious text still in use. Oberlies gives an estimate of 1100 BC for the youngest hymns in book 10. The oldest portions of the ZoroastrianAvesta are believed to have been transmitted orally for centuries before they found written form, and although widely differing dates for Gathic Avestan have been proposed, scholarly consensus floats at around 1000 - 600 BCE.
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Welcome to a fresh take on the role of holy books in our lives. In this video, I dig into the big question: do we really need to read these books to understand or critique religion? I'll share insights into why many folks lean on holy books, why some insist you must read them, and the influence of celebrity endorsements.
I am Vimoh, an Indian atheist and my videos have to do with religion, atheism, Indian culture, and sometimes contemporary political happenings.
Below are some videos from this channel that every Indian atheist must watch.
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Welcome to a fresh take on the role of holy books in our lives. In this video, I dig into the big question: do we really need to read these books to understand or critique religion? I'll share insights into why many folks lean on holy books, why some insist you must read them, and the influence of celebrity endorsements.
I am Vimoh, an Indian atheist and my videos have to do with religion, atheism, Indian culture, and sometimes contemporary political happenings.
Below are some videos from this channel that every Indian atheist must watch.
✔️ Videos for the Indian atheist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF749Mtu47V7cl7EbJjLKmaV2PPPrpdLM
✔️ How I became an atheist - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiAoUUlviYQ
✔️ Why I am not a "Hindu atheist" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zi53r4WtPk8
✔️ Why I am not a "Hindu atheist" (part 2) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rHWtvJv_Yg
✔️ The Indian atheist problem - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7bbEzmp7ZY
✔️ Why atheism is important - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UKO3PFhyhI
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Welcome to a fresh take on the role of holy books in our lives. In this video, I dig into the big question: do we really need to read these books to understand or critique religion? I'll share insights into why many folks lean on holy books, why some insist you must read them, and the influence of celebrity endorsements.
I am Vimoh, an Indian atheist and my videos have to do with religion, atheism, Indian culture, and sometimes contemporary political happenings.
Below are some videos from this channel that every Indian atheist must watch.
✔️ Videos for the Indian atheist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF749Mtu47V7cl7EbJjLKmaV2PPPrpdLM
✔️ How I became an atheist - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiAoUUlviYQ
✔️ Why I am not a "Hindu atheist" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zi53r4WtPk8
✔️ Why I am not a "Hindu atheist" (part 2) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rHWtvJv_Yg
✔️ The Indian atheist problem - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7bbEzmp7ZY
✔️ Why atheism is important - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UKO3PFhyhI
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Our mission is to encourage, empower, and inspire people to live a life that Blesses God, in accordance with His word. As the Psalmist proclaims, "Bless God in the great congregation, the Lord, O you who are of Israel's fountain" (Psalm 68:26 ESV), and "Every day will I bless Thee; and I will praise Thy name forever and ever" (Psalm 145:2 KJV). Just as Simeon, after encountering Jesus, "took him up in his arms and blessed God" (Luke 2:28 ESV), we seek to lead others in a life of stewardship, relevant engagement, and practical living that honors and blesses the Lord.
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Hosseinzadeh v. Klein, 276 F.Supp.3d 34 (S.D.N.Y. 2017); Equals Three, LLC v. Jukin Media, Inc., 139 F. Supp. 3d 1094 (C.D. Cal. 2015).
Bio: Ruslan KD is a Christian YouTuber of Armenian descent who was a refugee from Baku, Azerbaijan, before moving to the United States as a child. He started his YouTube channel in the mid-2010s, which has since grown into a popular platform for discussing faith, lifestyle, and music. Known for his insightful commentary on Christian living, culture, and personal development, Ruslan has built a community of followers who value his thoughtful approach to contemporary issues. In addition to his YouTube presence, Ruslan is a speaker, author, and advocate for godly ambition, often addressing topics related to leadership, mental health, and the integration of faith in everyday life.
Our mission is to encourage, empower, and inspire people to live a life that Blesses God, in accordance with His word. As the Psalmist proclaims, "Bless God in the great congregation, the Lord, O you who are of Israel's fountain" (Psalm 68:26 ESV), and "Every day will I bless Thee; and I will praise Thy name forever and ever" (Psalm 145:2 KJV). Just as Simeon, after encountering Jesus, "took him up in his arms and blessed God" (Luke 2:28 ESV), we seek to lead others in a life of stewardship, relevant engagement, and practical living that honors and blesses the Lord.
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And in early 2020 I announced my new audiobook on Audible, called Love Is Not Enough: https://mrk.mn/2TCeM1U
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Everything Is F*cked: A Book About Hope - https://mrk.mn/2RNxVAD
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck - https://mrk.mn/3svfxcu
And in early 2020 I announced my new audiobook on Audible, called Love Is Not Enough: https://mrk.mn/2TCeM1U
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Welcome to a fresh take on the role of holy books in our lives. In this video, I dig into the big question: do we really need to read these books to understand or critique religion? I'll share insights into why many folks lean on holy books, why some insist you must read them, and the influence of celebrity endorsements.
I am Vimoh, an Indian atheist and my videos have to do with religion, atheism, Indian culture, and sometimes contemporary political happenings.
Below are some videos from this channel that every Indian atheist must watch.
✔️ Videos for the Indian atheist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF749Mtu47V7cl7EbJjLKmaV2PPPrpdLM
✔️ How I became an atheist - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiAoUUlviYQ
✔️ Why I am not a "Hindu atheist" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zi53r4WtPk8
✔️ Why I am not a "Hindu atheist" (part 2) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rHWtvJv_Yg
✔️ The Indian atheist problem - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7bbEzmp7ZY
✔️ Why atheism is important - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UKO3PFhyhI
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Hosseinzadeh v. Klein, 276 F.Supp.3d 34 (S.D.N.Y. 2017); Equals Three, LLC v. Jukin Media, Inc., 139 F. Supp. 3d 1094 (C.D. Cal. 2015).
Bio: Ruslan KD is a Christian YouTuber of Armenian descent who was a refugee from Baku, Azerbaijan, before moving to the United States as a child. He started his YouTube channel in the mid-2010s, which has since grown into a popular platform for discussing faith, lifestyle, and music. Known for his insightful commentary on Christian living, culture, and personal development, Ruslan has built a community of followers who value his thoughtful approach to contemporary issues. In addition to his YouTube presence, Ruslan is a speaker, author, and advocate for godly ambition, often addressing topics related to leadership, mental health, and the integration of faith in everyday life.
Our mission is to encourage, empower, and inspire people to live a life that Blesses God, in accordance with His word. As the Psalmist proclaims, "Bless God in the great congregation, the Lord, O you who are of Israel's fountain" (Psalm 68:26 ESV), and "Every day will I bless Thee; and I will praise Thy name forever and ever" (Psalm 145:2 KJV). Just as Simeon, after encountering Jesus, "took him up in his arms and blessed God" (Luke 2:28 ESV), we seek to lead others in a life of stewardship, relevant engagement, and practical living that honors and blesses the Lord.
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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. Many religions and spiritual movements believe that their sacred texts are divinely or supernaturallyrevealed or inspired.
History of religious texts
The oldest known religious text is the Kesh Temple Hymn of Ancient Sumer, the oldest version of which dates to around 2600 BCE. The earliest form of the Phoenician alphabet found to date is the inscription on the sarcophagus of King Ahiram of Byblos (The Sumerian Temple Hymns) circa 1000 BCE. The Epic of Gilgamesh from Sumer, with origins as early as 2150-2000 BCE, is also one of the earliest literary works that includes various mythological figures. The Rigveda of Hinduism is proposed to have been composed over several centuries between 1700–1100 BCE making it probably the world's oldest religious text still in use. Oberlies gives an estimate of 1100 BC for the youngest hymns in book 10. The oldest portions of the ZoroastrianAvesta are believed to have been transmitted orally for centuries before they found written form, and although widely differing dates for Gathic Avestan have been proposed, scholarly consensus floats at around 1000 - 600 BCE.