Why are holy books important to religious people?

Answer 1

"Holy Books" are important because they are a constant reference that believers can consult for guidance on their practices. Some religions relied on "word of mouth". This lead to "selective memory". People still "interpret" the meanings differently. Many believe the "Book" was divinely revealed to special people.

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so we can study about our lord and savior Jesus Christ

Answer 2

"Holy Books" are important because they are a constant reference that believers can consult for guidance on their practices. Some religions relied on "word of mouth". This lead to "selective memory". People still "interpret" the meanings differently. Many believe the "Book" was divinely revealed to special people.

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Because they worship the holy book

Answer 3

sacred books are so important because it leads people which way they must follow,like christian says people must be kind and unselfish and also other religions. Answer Also, having a sacred text gives people a symbol to rally around. If they have one single text they all read, it gives them a sense of community.

Answer 4

"Holy Books" are important because they are a constant reference that believers can consult for guidance on their practices. Some religions relied on "word of mouth". This lead to "selective memory". People still "interpret" the meanings differently. Many believe the "Book" was divinely revealed to special people.

There are Rabbis that spend a lifetime deciding on "laws" for Jews.

Buddhists monks realized they were getting old and decided to write down what they remembered Buddha saying before they died. Some forms of Buddhism have added their own writings to the "Holy Books".

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Depends on what religion you are talking about. The holiest book to Jews is The Bible (Old Testament only) and most holy, its first 5 books (the Torah). Christians consider the entire Bible holy, though with more emphasis on the New Testament. Muslims consider the Quran (Koran) their holy book.

Answer 5

Holy books are for keeping people in religions something to follow to, and they usually get memorised so the rules and stories can be told and remembered