Hinduism
Sanskrit
Bhagavad Gita
The Song of God — dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra
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The Song of God — dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra
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Gnostic-Christian allegorical poem from the Acts of Thomas, chapters 108-113. A prince is sent to Egypt to retrieve a pearl guarded by a serpent; he forgets his mission, is awakened by a letter from his parents, retrieves the pearl, and returns to his heavenly home.
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138 propositions (ptachim) introducing Lurianic Kabbalah, by Ramchal (Moshe Chaim Luzzatto). Foundational systematic exposition of the Arizal's teachings — explains tzimtzum, sefirot, partzufim, and the order of worlds.
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Personal philosophical journal of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius; a foundational text of Stoic philosophy
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Collection of 42 early Christian hymns (1st-2nd century CE), the earliest known Christian hymnbook. Originally in Syriac. Lyrical, mystical poetry exploring divine love, gnosis, and union with God. Pseudonymously attributed to King Solomon.
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Earliest extant Jewish mystical work describing how God used the Hebrew alphabet and numbers to create the universe.
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The central ethical and spiritual teaching of Jesus from the Gospel of Matthew, chapters 5-7. Includes the Beatitudes, Lord's Prayer, and Golden Rule. The most quoted and influential section of Christian scripture for ethics and contemplation.
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A Hebrew midrashic tractate on death, the judgment of the grave, and chibut hakever, preserved in Otzar Midrashim (New York, 1915).
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