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Divine Revelation

How does the divine communicate with humanity? Whether through scripture, prophets, visions, or inner awakening, every tradition claims access to knowledge that transcends ordinary human understanding. The nature and authority of revelation remain foundational questions in theology.

Across the World's Religions

Christianity
Practice
General and special revelation — Scripture and Christ as Word
Key Text
2 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 1:1-2; John 1:14
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Islam
Practice
Wahy (revelation) — Quran as verbatim word of Allah
Key Text
Quran 42:51, 53:1-18
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Judaism
Practice
Torah min HaShamayim — Torah given at Sinai
Key Text
Exodus 19:16-20:17; Numbers 12:6-8
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Hinduism
Practice
Shruti (revealed scriptures heard by rishis)
Key Text
Rig Veda 1.1.1; Mundaka Upanishad 1.1.1
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Buddhism
Practice
Buddhadhamma — truth realized through awakening, not divine dictation
Key Text
MN 26; DN 16 (Mahaparinibbana Sutta)
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