Central Texts
Many religions today involve central canonical texts containing the teachings of the faith. These texts may contain history, statements of beliefs, ethical guidelines and other information of prime importance to believers.
Books by Marsilio Ficino
Marsilio Ficino reintroduced many of the works and ideas of Plato to Renaissance Europe. His works helped revive Neoplatonic studies in Europe, which profoundly influenced the development of the Western Occult Tradition. Sources are in English unless otherwise noted.
Marsilio Ficino reintroduced many of the works and ideas of Plato to Renaissance Europe. His works helped revive Neoplatonic studies in Europe, which profoundly influenced the development of the Western Occult Tradition. Sources are in English unless otherwise noted.
Ocean World Religions Free Research Library
This site provides a free, downloadable compendium of over 1000 religious texts from a variety of world religions, including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Zoroastrianism, Sikhism, the Baha'i Faith, and Taoism.
This site provides a free, downloadable compendium of over 1000 religious texts from a variety of world religions, including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Zoroastrianism, Sikhism, the Baha'i Faith, and Taoism.
Baha'i Faith Sacred Texts
A collection of texts central to the Baha'i Faith, including some of the works of the Bab, Baha'u'llah, Abdu'l-Baha and Shoghi Effendi.
A collection of texts central to the Baha'i Faith, including some of the works of the Bab, Baha'u'llah, Abdu'l-Baha and Shoghi Effendi.
The Avesta And Other Central Zoroastrian Texts
The surviving fragments of the Avesta, including hymns, mythology, and liturgy, in the original Avestan language as well as English and German translations. Also includes additional Zoroastrian texts.
The surviving fragments of the Avesta, including hymns, mythology, and liturgy, in the original Avestan language as well as English and German translations. Also includes additional Zoroastrian texts.
The Royal Parchment Scroll of Black Supremacy - A Rastafari Text
A central document in the development of Rastafari, espousing an Afrocentric view and supporting struggle against oppressive white culture.
A central document in the development of Rastafari, espousing an Afrocentric view and supporting struggle against oppressive white culture.
The Kebra Nagast - Ethiopian Text Central to Rastafari
An Ethiopian national mythology embraced by Rastas. It includes the linage claim of Ethiopian emperors being direct descendants of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba.
An Ethiopian national mythology embraced by Rastas. It includes the linage claim of Ethiopian emperors being direct descendants of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba.
The Holy Piby - Text Embraced by Rastasfari
An Afrocentric work supporting the idea of Black Africans being a part of God's Chosen People. The work is widely embraced by Rastas.
An Afrocentric work supporting the idea of Black Africans being a part of God's Chosen People. The work is widely embraced by Rastas.
The Promised Key - A Rastafari Text
Written by one of the major players in the development of Rastafari, this is a much edited version of the Royal Parchment Scroll of Black Supremacy. Unlike the Royal Scroll, The Promised Key specifically names Emperor Haile Selassie as the messiah.
Written by one of the major players in the development of Rastafari, this is a much edited version of the Royal Parchment Scroll of Black Supremacy. Unlike the Royal Scroll, The Promised Key specifically names Emperor Haile Selassie as the messiah.
The Principia Discordia
The central text of the Discordians, also sometimes referred to as Erisians.
The central text of the Discordians, also sometimes referred to as Erisians.