Interlinear text of the Book of Job in the Septuagint (LXX), presenting the Greek text alongside English and Italian translations for comparative study of Scripture.
An interlinear study of Deuteronomy in the Greek Septuagint (LXX), presenting the original text alongside English and Italian translations to support comparative study and deeper understanding of the biblical tradition.
A solemn hymn proclaiming the universal sovereignty of GOD and culminating in a prophetic promise: the princes of the nations shall gather as the people of the GOD of Abraham. Psalm 47 announces a future in which power, wisdom, and authority will recognize the One as the source of Truth, Justice, and Peace.
Interlinear text of the Book of Exodus in the Septuagint (LXX), presenting the Greek text alongside English and Italian translations for comparative study of Scripture.
Interlinear study of the First Book of Samuel in the Septuagint (LXX), presenting the original Greek text alongside English and Italian translations for comparative reading and deeper exploration of the biblical tradition.
Sūrat al-Mā’idah 5, 32 articulates one of the highest moral principles within the entire Abrahamic tradition: human life possesses such absolute value that harming even a single soul is, in the sight of GOD, as though wounding all humanity. Far from being an isolated statement, this verse is deeply rooted in the narrative of the sons of Adam and resonates with the teachings of both Jewish and Christian Scriptures.
From the Mishnah, which teaches that “whoever saves one life saves an entire world,” to the Gospel message that blesses the peacemakers, the Qur’an does not introduce a new ethic: it confirms it, renews it, and universalizes it.
Within this brief yet powerful passage, history, ethics, and revelation are woven together. Humanity’s first murder becomes the foundation for a cosmic principle: every person is a world, every life reflects the Creator, and every soul preserved sustains the order of the universe.
Thus, the verse speaks not only to believers but to the universal conscience of humankind: those who protect life participate in the divine work, while those who violate it betray the very essence of creation.
Where many seek division, this text reveals a profound meeting ground among sister faiths. By calling humankind to responsibility toward one another, the Qur’an shows that peace is not a peripheral theme but its central axis: to preserve a life is to preserve the world.
In the biblical passage in Deuteronomy 11:18 we find a preposition that, at first glance, might seem insignificant, but actually conceals a profound spiritual revelation:
Chapter 24 of the Quran, called Sura An-Nur (The Light), is rich in teachings on purity, morality and divine guidance. Among its most profound verses is An-Nur 24:34-37, which leads us to
In these verses, Qohelet, or Ecclesiastes, offers us a paradoxical lesson: a small mistake is enough to ruin great wisdom, yet every human action remains inscribed in the mystery of life. It is an invitation to prudence, humility, and awareness of one’s own limitations.
Surah 13 Ar-Ra`d Alif, Lam, Mim, Ra. These are the verses of the Book; what has been revealed to you from your Lord is the truth, but most people do…
2nd letter to Thessalonians intro The Second Letter to the Thessalonians (Greek: Πρὸς Θεσσαλονικεῖς Βʹ Pros Thessalonikeis B) is a short but dense missive. According to tradition it was written…
1st letter to Thessalonians intro The First Letter to the Thessalonians (in Greek: Πρὸς Θεσσαλονικεῖς Αʹ Pros Thessalonikeis A) is one of the earliest and most intimate epistles (letters, real…
Surah 76 Al-Insān Introduction The Surah Al-Insān is a chapter of the Holy Qur’ān that explores the very essence of humanity. The word “Insān” in fact means “human being,” and…
Introduction Imagine being immersed in the stillness of the desert, where every breath of wind seems to whisper ancient truths and every grain of sand bears witness to centuries of…
Intro At the heart of the Bible, in the Book that probably most succeeds in instilling deep knowledge in the simple of heart, resounds a song of trust and hope:…
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