Scripture

Religious texts, including scripture, are central to various religions and feature compilations of beliefs, practices, and moral commandments. These texts are revered as authoritative sources of guidance and divine revelation, often regarded as sacred or holy. The term "scripture" has evolved over time, initially referring to writings in general, then specifically to the texts of the Bible, and now encompassing sacred writings of various religions. Religious texts are categorized as canonical, non-canonical, or extracanonical, with the term "canon" referring to a catalogue of sacred scriptures accepted by a particular faith. The earliest known religious texts include the Kesh Temple Hymn (circa 2600 BCE) and the Epic of Gilgamesh (circa 2150 BCE), while the Rigveda (circa 1500 BCE) is one of the oldest known complete religious texts.learn more on wikipedia