Texts on Christianity
- The Blue Letter BibleThe Christian Bible, presented in many English versions, as well as Greek and Hebrew. Many useful tools for searching and comparing versions. This is maintained by a Protestant ministry, and commentaries and versions emphasize a Protestant viewpoint.
- Christian Classics Ethereal LibraryDigital library of classic Christian texts, beginning with the Bible (many versions, many languages) to the 20th Century.
- Past Masters: Philosophy and Theology This link opens in a new windowSearchable full-text collections, in English and/or Latin, of the writings of philosophers and theologians from antiquity into the 20th century.
Texts on Islam
- Al TafsirIn addition to offering the Qur'an in many translations, this web includes the Tafsirs, or commentaries on the Qur'an, from many different Islamic schools of thought. Founded at the Royal Aal al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought in Jordan.
The Study QuranPrint. "An accessible and accurate translation of the Quran that offers a rigorous analysis of its theological, metaphysical, historical, and geographical teachings and backgrounds, and includes extensive study notes, special introductions by experts in the field, and is edited by a top modern Islamic scholar, respected in both the West and the Islamic world."
Texts on Judaism
- Jewish Texts & Writings (Chabad.org)Links to many Jewish texts, including the Torah, Megillah, and Hassidic texts. Maintained by members of Chabad-Lubavitch, this site emphasizes their viewpoint.
Texts on Religion and Science
- Fides et Ratio (Faith and Reason)Encyclical Letter of Pope John Paul II, 14 September 1998.
- Faith, Reason, and the UniversityLecture of Pope Benedict, 12 September 2006.
Evolution: Selected Letters of Charles Darwin 1860-1870Provides insight into Darwin's life as he first directly addressed the issues of humanity's place in nature, and the consequences of his ideas for religious belief. Includes letters written by Darwin, and also those written to him by friends, colleagues, and critics.
The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex by "Here Darwin lays the foundation for much contemporary research by arguing that many characteristics of animals have evolved not in response to the selective pressures exerted by their physical and biological environment, but rather to confer an advantage in sexual competition."
Evolutionary Writings by Key chapters of Darwin's most important books, including the Journal of Researches on the Beagle voyage (1845), The Origin of Species (1859), and The Descent of Man (1871). Accompanied by responses from Darwin's nineteenth-century readers.
