Category: Word

1 Samuel – Septuagint (LXX) Interlinear

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.

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Surat al-Ma’idah 5, 32 – The Sacred Value of Human Life

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.

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Surah 3 Al-Imran

Sura 3, Al-‘Imran, takes us to the heart of the Qur’anic message, calling for sincere faith, the continuity of Revelation, and the unity of believers. A chapter that weaves together history, spirituality, and the promise of salvation.

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Surah 55 (Ar-Rahman The Beneficent)

Surah 55 Ar-Rahman (“The Most Merciful”) is among the most poetic and profound chapters of the Qur’an. Through the repeated refrain, “Which then of the favors of your LORD will you deny?”, the text calls both humanity and the jinn to contemplate the mercy of GOD revealed in creation, cosmic balance, justice, and the promise of the eternal Gardens. This Abrahamic Study Hall page presents a complete interlinear version with Arabic, transliteration, comparative translations, and concise ASH theological and interreligious commentary.

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Book of Joel

Original Hebrew text of the Book of Joel with Italian and English translations, for an interlinear comparative study grounded in the centrality of the Hebrew text in the transmission of biblical revelation.

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Epistle of Jude

Original Greek text of the Epistle of Jude with Italian and English translations, for an interlinear comparative study grounded in linguistic analysis and textual transmission.

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Book of Kings (1 & 2 Kings)

1 & 2 Kings presents the Hebrew text of the Tanakh with Italian translation and English translation for an interlinear comparative study of Scripture. The Hebrew text stands at the center of biblical transmission and remains foundational for understanding revelation across the Abrahamic traditions.

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Psalm 151 (Apocryphal)

A brief yet powerful psalm attributed to David, recalling his humble origins, divine election, and triumph over the enemy—absent from the Masoretic canon but preserved in Greek and Qumran traditions.

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Epistle of Ignatius to the Philadelphians (Apocryphal)

The Letter of Ignatius to the Philadelphians is one of the key texts of the Apostolic Fathers. Written in the early 2nd century, it provides a direct witness to the formation of the early Church, emphasizing unity, the role of the bishop, and faithfulness to Christ during a time of doctrinal development.

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The Testament of Job (Apocrypha)

The Testament of Job is an ancient Jewish apocryphal text that reimagines the figure of Job as a righteous king, a model of charity, and a witness of heavenly mysteries. Framed as Job’s final testament to his children, the work expands the biblical narrative with elements of asceticism, angelology, spiritual endurance, and eschatological hope.

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Sura An-Nur 24, 34-37

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

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Ecclesiastes (Qhoeleth) 10, 1-8

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.

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