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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 supernaturally revealed or inspired.
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 Zoroastrian Avesta 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.
Audio Bibles or spoken Bible are Bibles that were recorded in audio format. They provide the listener the ability to listen to the Scriptures without being required to look directly at written text. Benefits of audio Bibles are that they allow blind people personal access to the scriptures, and anybody can engage in other tasks while listening to the recordings which frees up time in the day to do other things. With this extra time, the listener can increase exposure to the Bible.
The first audio Bible (KJV in English language) was recorded and narrated by Alexander Scourby in the 1950s for the American Foundation of the Blind. It was first recorded on long play records, then 8-track player, cassette tape. The Bible in cassette tape was 72-hours long, and it took 72 cassette tapes to record the entire audio Bible.
From then on other audio Bibles were recorded on CDs, DVDs and other media devices.
http://www.ruachcitychurch.org I wanted to share scriptures with you relating to peace of mind. I meditate on these scriptures and they have blessed me in my life and may the word of God do the same for you. Click the link at the top of this description to check out the church that I belong to in London. God Bless You. Mich x https://youtu.be/cmv2kyIUF6g I do not own any of the music, sounds or images in this video [credits link to follow shortly].
Healing by the Word by Robb Thompson can be found here .. http://www.fhclife.org/confession-cds/healing-confession-cd songs at the end: Holy Spirit Deleon (Google Play • iTunes • AmazonMP3) Kimberly and Alberto Rivera https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPl53578Hhc I do not own and of this music, recordings, or images
If you'd like me to make more, please sponsor me at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stephenvoice Fifty healing verses spoken over you -- play any time you want to hear God's word of healing and encouragement.
For more Audio Bible Meditations click below https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_eXAVpx6_d9hAyJAF0CDm0oA_Tt9FQ7F An encouraging audio presentation for people who are dealing with worry, fear, stress, and anxiety. Features various scriptures from the Bible dealing with the subject.
I do not own any music, recordings, or images used in making this video. It is for Ministry use, to encourage, strengthen, and edify.
Hour of reflection with Holy Spirit Power filled Word of God - Healing, Deliverance, Liberation - Word Of God. There is Power in the Word! Oh there's Power in the Word!! Spiritual Battle Verses from the Bible and Promise of God! Adore the Lord immersed in His words and promises... ..
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The first half of the book of Isaiah ch. 1-39 explained with illustrations Want to see more? Our Website: http://www.jointhebibleproject.com Say hello or follow us here: Twitter: http://twitter.com/joinbibleproj Facebook: http://fb.com/jointhebibleproject This video explores the main ideas and flow of thought of the first half of the book of Isaiah ch. 1-39. The Bible Project is a non-profit creating animated videos that explain the narrative of the Bible. These videos are free to use for personal and educational purposes. Download a full resolution version of this video along with a study guide at www.jointhebibleproject.com. Support us so we can make more videos! You can give to the next video at www.jointhebibleproject.com. Help us translate this video into more languages! Emai...
Livin' my life like there's no hell
In the drawer there's a Bible at the hotel
I can see it's some kind of pre-planned place
Been fool enough to go play it risky
Wish I thought the Good Lord would miss me
Lord, I wonder what You meant by "saved by grace"
I put Your scripture away, stopped tryin' to find the way
I can't look for truth while I'm lyin' -- that's the worst
I put Your scripture away, I know that crime don't pay
I can't look at truth now I'm cryin' -- yes, it hurts
I called you last night in the hotel
Everyone goes through their slow spells
But your half-started Bible has something you just can't deny
It's been written for you for a long time
You just have to start it and keep tryin'
That ain't hard if you can read and write
I put the scriptures in place, I wrote the words within
I left the Book for you so you'd find it, and you did
Don't put My scriptures away -- I don't care where you've been
I said the Book is true, why not try it? Let me in!
I saw you just today with it open
It was the strangest thing how it happened
Since You called, God, my world's been startin' to change
(Since you called God, your world's been startin' to change)
I decided to read the Bible today
The quotes started jumpin' off the page
When they read it in church
I was often sleeping away
I've thought about you for a long time
It seems as if You read my mind
(It seems as if you read My mind)
That's because the Scriptures are livin', like they say
I finally picked up today
(I'm glad you picked up today)
God's Word and changed my ways
(My Word and changed your ways)
I just called Your name I want to come back home
(I just called your name I want you to come back home)
I just called Your name I want to come back home