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| Tradition | Source | Passage | Confidence | Evidence | Record |
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| Biblical | Deuteronomy | Deuteronomy 30:15-20 | medium | I have set before you today life and prosperity, and death and evil... choose life, that you may live. | record |
| Biblical | Deuteronomy | Deuteronomy 29:1-15 | medium | These are the words of the covenant... All of you stand today in the presence of Yahweh your God. | record |
| Biblical | Deuteronomy | Deuteronomy 31:9-13; 31:19-22; 31:24-30 | medium | You shall read this law before all Israel in their hearing... this song will testify before them as a witness. | record |
| Biblical | Deuteronomy | Deuteronomy 4:9-14 | medium | You came near and stood under the mountain. The mountain burned with fire... He declared to you his covenant. | record |
| Biblical | Exodus | Exodus 19:1-20; 24:3-18 | medium | Moses went up to God... Yahweh's glory settled on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it six days. | record |
| Biblical | Genesis | Genesis 8:20-22; 9:8-17 | medium | Noah built an altar to Yahweh... I establish my covenant with you, and with your offspring after you. | record |
| Celtic Irish | The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Tain Bo Cualnge | Culann's feast, the slaughter-hound, Setanta's vow, and the naming of Cuchulain | medium | Culann says the slain dog had kept honour and life for him and protected his herds, flocks, and cattle. | record |
| Roman | The Aeneid of Virgil | BOOK FIFTH / THE GAMES OF THE FLEET / BOOK SIXTH / THE VISION OF THE UNDER WORLD; lines 4135-4222 | low | A hoary king from Cures, marked with olive and offering sacrifice, is said to establish the infant city in laws; Tullus and Ancus follow. | record |
| Roman | The Aeneid of Virgil | BOOK SIXTH / THE VISION OF THE UNDER WORLD / BOOK SEVENTH / THE LANDING IN LATIUM, AND THE ROLL OF THE ARMIES OF ITALY; lines 4359-4446 | medium | Latinus addresses the Dardanians as known by city and race, offers welcome, says the Latins are Saturn's people, and recalls a tradition that Dardanus was born locally before traveling east and receiving divine honor. | record |
| Roman | The Aeneid of Virgil | BOOK SIXTH / THE VISION OF THE UNDER WORLD / BOOK SEVENTH / THE LANDING IN LATIUM, AND THE ROLL OF THE ARMIES OF ITALY; lines 4448-4521 | medium | Ilioneus asks for a dwelling for the Trojan gods, a landing-place, air and water, and says heaven's ordinance and Apollo drove the Trojans to the Tiber and Numicus spring. | record |
| Roman | The Aeneid of Virgil | BOOK SEVENTH / THE LANDING IN LATIUM, AND THE ROLL OF THE ARMIES OF ITALY / BOOK EIGHTH / THE EMBASSAGE TO EVANDER; lines 4995-5084 | medium | Tiber identifies Evander's Arcadians at Pallanteum as enemies of the Latins and tells Aeneas to join them in league; Tiber will lead him upstream, and Aeneas should pray to Juno and later sacrifice to Tiber. | record |
| Roman | The Aeneid of Virgil | BOOK SEVENTH / THE LANDING IN LATIUM, AND THE ROLL OF THE ARMIES OF ITALY / BOOK EIGHTH / THE EMBASSAGE TO EVANDER; lines 5086-5159 | high | Aeneas speaks from the stern holding an olive bough of peace, identifies the arrivals as Trojans hostile to the Latins, and says chosen Dardanian captains come pleading for armed alliance with Evander. | record |
| Roman | The Aeneid of Virgil | BOOK SEVENTH / THE LANDING IN LATIUM, AND THE ROLL OF THE ARMIES OF ITALY / BOOK EIGHTH / THE EMBASSAGE TO EVANDER; lines 5518-5602 | high | The shield depicts Rome, the rape of the Sabines, war involving Romulus, Tatius, and Cures, and a treaty made over a slain sow before Jove’s altar. | record |
| Roman | The Aeneid of Virgil | BOOK EIGHTH / THE EMBASSAGE TO EVANDER / BOOK NINTH / THE SIEGE OF THE TROJAN CAMP; lines 5620-5714 | medium | Jove confirms the promise by his brother's Stygian streams and shakes Olympus with his nod. | record |
| Roman | The Aeneid of Virgil | BOOK TENTH / THE BATTLE ON THE BEACH / BOOK ELEVENTH / THE COUNCIL OF THE LATINS, AND THE LIFE AND DEATH OF CAMILLA; lines 7167-7255 | high | Aeneas grants the request, says the Latin king broke the covenant and trusted Turnus, says Turnus should have faced death himself, and tells them to kindle fire beneath their countrymen. | record |
| Roman | The Aeneid of Virgil | BOOK TENTH / THE BATTLE ON THE BEACH / BOOK ELEVENTH / THE COUNCIL OF THE LATINS, AND THE LIFE AND DEATH OF CAMILLA; lines 7343-7408 | high | The opening speaker addresses the Latins in council during a siege and calls the war ill-timed against a divine, invincible race. | record |
| Roman | The Aeneid of Virgil | BOOK ELEVENTH / THE COUNCIL OF THE LATINS, AND THE LIFE AND DEATH OF CAMILLA / BOOK TWELFTH / THE SLAYING OF TURNUS; lines 7844-7942 | high | Turnus asks for holy things and a sworn treaty, saying either he will hurl the Dardanian to hell or Aeneas may rule and Lavinia pass to his espousal. | record |
| Roman | The Aeneid of Virgil | BOOK ELEVENTH / THE COUNCIL OF THE LATINS, AND THE LIFE AND DEATH OF CAMILLA / BOOK TWELFTH / THE SLAYING OF TURNUS; lines 7944-8038 | high | Aeneas invokes Sun, Earth, Jupiter, Juno, Mars, springs, rivers, heaven, and sea divinities, and states terms: if Turnus wins, the Trojans withdraw; if Aeneas wins, both nations join equally under treaty. | record |
| Roman | The Aeneid of Virgil | BOOK ELEVENTH / THE COUNCIL OF THE LATINS, AND THE LIFE AND DEATH OF CAMILLA / BOOK TWELFTH / THE SLAYING OF TURNUS; lines 7944-8038 | high | Latinus swears by Earth, Sea, Sky, Latona's twins, Janus, nether gods, Pluto's shrine, Jupiter's thunderbolt, altars, fires, and gods that no force or time will break the peace. | record |
| Roman | The Aeneid of Virgil | BOOK ELEVENTH / THE COUNCIL OF THE LATINS, AND THE LIFE AND DEATH OF CAMILLA / BOOK TWELFTH / THE SLAYING OF TURNUS; lines 8040-8120 | high | They sealed a mutual treaty, slew consecrated beasts over flames, tore out live entrails, and piled the altars with laden chargers. | record |
| Roman | The Aeneid of Virgil | BOOK ELEVENTH / THE COUNCIL OF THE LATINS, AND THE LIFE AND DEATH OF CAMILLA / BOOK TWELFTH / THE SLAYING OF TURNUS; lines 8122-8178 | medium | Aeneas, head bared and unarmed hand extended, calls on his men to restrain wrath, observe the truce, and leave the single combat with Turnus to him. | record |
| Roman | The Aeneid of Virgil | BOOK ELEVENTH / THE COUNCIL OF THE LATINS, AND THE LIFE AND DEATH OF CAMILLA / BOOK TWELFTH / THE SLAYING OF TURNUS; lines 8227-8273 | medium | Messapus runs up with two steel-tipped spear-shafts and hurls one at Aeneas; Aeneas crouches behind his armor, and the spear knocks off his helmet-spike and plume. | record |
| Roman | The Aeneid of Virgil | BOOK ELEVENTH / THE COUNCIL OF THE LATINS, AND THE LIFE AND DEATH OF CAMILLA / BOOK TWELFTH / THE SLAYING OF TURNUS; lines 8275-8349 | high | Aeneas says Jupiter is with them, threatens to raze Latinus' city unless it yields, and commands: "Bring brands speedily, and reclaim the treaty in fire." | record |
| Roman | The Aeneid of Virgil | BOOK ELEVENTH / THE COUNCIL OF THE LATINS, AND THE LIFE AND DEATH OF CAMILLA / BOOK TWELFTH / THE SLAYING OF TURNUS; lines 8514-8595 | medium | Juno asks that when peace, marriages, laws, and treaties join the peoples, the native Latins keep their name, language, and attire. | record |
| Greek | Aesop's Fables; a new translation | THE ASS AND THE MULE / BROTHER AND SISTER / THE HEIFER AND THE OX / THE KINGDOM OF THE LION; lines 3723-3734 | low | During his reign, the Lion calls a general assembly and draws up laws for all to live in perfect equality and harmony. | record |
| Buddhist | Buddhist birth stories; or, Jataka tales, Volume 1 | END OF THE STORY OF CHULLAKA THE TREASURER. / END OF THE STORY OF THE MEASURE OF RICE. / END OF THE STORY ABOUT TRUE DIVINITY. / END OF THE STORY ON A HAPPY LIFE.; lines 9620-9746 | medium | Protected deer eat men's crops; the men complain, but the king says he may give up his kingdom, not his oath, and forbids anyone to hurt the deer. | record |
| Daoist | Chuang Tzu: Mystic, Moralist, and Social Reformer | CHAPTER XXVII. / LANGUAGE. / CHAPTER XXVIII. / ON DECLINING POWER.; lines 12569-12649 | medium | Po I and Shu Ch'i, two scholars of Ku-tu, go west seeking men apparently in possession of Tao; a treaty offering rank and emoluments is brought to them, to be sealed with blood and buried; they reject it as strange and not Tao. | record |
| Daoist | Chuang Tzu: Mystic, Moralist, and Social Reformer | CHAPTER V. / THE EVIDENCE OF VIRTUE COMPLETE. / CHAPTER VI. / THE GREAT SUPREME.; lines 3272-3415 | medium | Four men agree that whoever makes Inaction the head, Life the backbone, and Death the tail of existence may join their friendship; they smile and become friends. | record |
| Celtic Irish | Gods and Fighting Men | CHAPTER XI. FINN'S MADNESS / CHAPTER XII. THE RED WOMAN / CHAPTER XIII. FINN AND THE PHANTOMS / CHAPTER XIV. THE PIGS OF ANGUS; lines 10176-10193 | medium | They agree, make peace, and exchange children for fosterage: a son of Finn to Angus and a son of Angus Og to the Fianna. | record |
| Celtic Irish | Gods and Fighting Men | CHAPTER XIII. FINN AND THE PHANTOMS / CHAPTER XIV. THE PIGS OF ANGUS / CHAPTER XV. THE HUNT OF SLIEVE CUILINN / BOOK FIVE: OISIN'S CHILDREN; lines 10403-10462 | medium | Etain asks Osgar never to leave her except through her own fault and requests sureties from Goll and Finn; the sureties are given, the wedding-feast is made, and Finn says to bring her to Almhuin for seven years. | record |
| Celtic Irish | Gods and Fighting Men | CHAPTER II. THE REIGN OF BRES / BOOK TWO: LUGH OF THE LONG HAND. / CHAPTER I. THE COMING OF LUGH / CHAPTER II. THE SONS OF TUIREANN; lines 1461-1563 | medium | Bres surrenders to Lugh, asks for his life, promises to bring the Fomor to a great battle, and binds himself by the sun, moon, sea, and land. Lugh grants protection to Bres and to the Druids. | record |
| Comparative | The Golden Bough: A Study in Comparative Religion (Vol. 2 of 2) | The Golden Bough: A Study in Comparative Religion (Vol. 2 of 2) / CONTENTS; lines 3117-3198 | medium | Pastoral tribes are described as consecrating and sacramentally eating a herd animal, respecting its bones, and in the Abchases example linking a spring meal with an oath of mutual support. | record |
| Comparative | The Golden Bough: A Study in Comparative Religion (Vol. 2 of 2) | The Golden Bough: A Study in Comparative Religion (Vol. 2 of 2) / CONTENTS / NOTE. OFFERINGS OF FIRST-FRUITS.; lines 8514-8594 | medium | The procession returns to the malái; Inachi items are divided among gods, king, and Tooitonga; priests take the gods' share; participants drink cava, and a mataboole promises divine protection and long life if ceremonies and respect for chiefs continue. | record |
| Persian | The Persian Literature, Volume 2, The Gulistan | XXVIII / XXXII / XXXIII / XXXIV; lines 4253-4271 | high | A covenant speech warns the sons of Adam not to serve Satan, their avowed enemy; the passage says they followed a foe, broke faith with a friend, and separated from one to unite with the other. | record |
| Celtic Irish | Heroic Romances of Ireland | BOOK OF LEINSTER VERSION / THE LAMENT OF DEIRDRE OVER THE SONS OF USNACH / ACCORDING TO THE GLENN MASAIN VERSION / ALSO THE CONCLUSION OF THE TALE FROM THE SAME VERSION; lines 4405-4561 | medium | Fergus comes to Emain Macha, finds the sons of Usnach slain and his pledge dishonoured, and with Cormac, Dubhtach, and their armies battles Conor's household. | record |
| Celtic Irish | Heroic Romances of Ireland | A. H. LEAHY / IN TWO VOLUMES / VOL. I / PREFACE; lines 503-580 | high | Dartaid is summarized as fairy vengeance for breach of faith; Flidais as a raid resembling Scottish Border riding ballads; Regamon as a merry foray by boys and girls with a good ending; Flidais and Regamon are said to lack supernatural elements. | record |
| Greek | Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica | THE PRECEPTS OF CHIRON / THE GREAT WORKS / THE IDAEAN DACTYLS / THE THEOGONY; lines 2738-2827 | medium | Styx and Pallas produce Zelus, Nike, Cratos, and Bia, who dwell always with Zeus; Zeus promises offices and rights to gods who fight with him against the Titans; Styx comes first to Olympus and is honored as the great oath of the gods. | record |
| Greek | Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica | THE GREAT WORKS / THE IDAEAN DACTYLS / THE THEOGONY / THE CATALOGUES OF WOMEN AND EOIAE1701; lines 4023-4038 | high | Tyndareus requires all suitors for the maid to swear oaths with unmixed libations: no one is to act independently about the marriage, and all must pursue and punish anyone who takes her by force. The suitors obey, and Menelaus wins because he gives the greatest gifts. | record |
| Greek | Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica | THE HOMERIC HYMNS / I. TO DIONYSUS 2501 / II. TO DEMETER / III. TO DELIAN APOLLO; lines 5651-5739 | high | Leto asks Delos to be Apollo's abode and make him a temple, promising gathered worshippers, hecatombs, sacrifice smoke, and sustenance from strangers despite Delos' poor soil. | record |
| Greek | Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica | II. TO DEMETER / III. TO DELIAN APOLLO / TO PYTHIAN APOLLO / IV. TO HERMES; lines 6546-6640 | low | Apollo addresses Hermes as guide and cunning one, fears he may steal the lyre and curved bow, and asks him to swear by the gods' oath or water of Styx. | record |
| Greek | The Iliad | BOOK XIII. / ARGUMENT. / BOOK XIV. / JUNO DECEIVES JUPITER BY THE GIRDLE OF VENUS.; lines 13834-13982 | medium | Juno dismisses Sleep's fear and promises him Pasithea, the youngest Grace; Sleep asks her to swear by hell's floods, earth, sea, and the Titans with Chronos that Pasithea will be his. | record |
| Greek | The Iliad | JUNO DECEIVES JUPITER BY THE GIRDLE OF VENUS. / BOOK XV. / ARGUMENT. / THE FIFTH BATTLE AT THE SHIPS; AND THE ACTS OF AJAX.; lines 14275-14412 | medium | Juno swears by earth, sky, Styx, Jupiter's head, and their virgin bed that Neptune acted from his own pity, not by her arts. | record |
| Greek | The Iliad | THE GRIEF OF ACHILLES, AND NEW ARMOUR MADE HIM BY VULCAN. / BOOK XIX. / ARGUMENT. / THE RECONCILIATION OF ACHILLES AND AGAMEMNON.; lines 18339-18476 | medium | Ulysses counsels that the army needs food, wine, and rest; he advises public display of the gifts and a solemn oath that the maid remained untouched, followed by a banquet and just compensation. | record |
| Greek | The Iliad | THE GRIEF OF ACHILLES, AND NEW ARMOUR MADE HIM BY VULCAN. / BOOK XIX. / ARGUMENT. / THE RECONCILIATION OF ACHILLES AND AGAMEMNON.; lines 18339-18476 | high | Agamemnon accepts Ulysses' counsel, calls for gifts and captives to be brought in order, and commands Talthybius to bring a boar sacred to Jove and the bright orb of day. | record |
| Greek | The Iliad | ARGUMENT. / BOOK XXII. / ARGUMENT. / THE DEATH OF HECTOR.; lines 20506-20643 | medium | Hector stops and asks Achilles to call the high powers as witnesses to terms: if Hector kills Achilles, he will strip the arms but return the body uninjured to Greece, and he asks the same oath from Achilles. | record |
| Greek | The Iliad | THE CONTENTION OF ACHILLES AND AGAMEMNON. / BOOK II. / ARGUMENT. / THE TRIAL OF THE ARMY, AND CATALOGUE OF THE FORCES.; lines 3379-3501 | medium | Nestor rebukes vain debate, recalls vows, libations, victims, and engagements, urges Agamemnon to lead, and advises dividing the forces by tribes and nations. | record |
| Greek | The Iliad | THE CONTENTION OF ACHILLES AND AGAMEMNON. / BOOK II. / ARGUMENT. / THE TRIAL OF THE ARMY, AND CATALOGUE OF THE FORCES.; lines 3913-4058 | medium | The Enians and others are linked with Dodona's holy trees and the Titaresius, which flows into Peneus yet remains unmixed; Styx is named as its source and as the dreadful oath of gods. | record |
| Greek | The Iliad | THE TRIAL OF THE ARMY, AND CATALOGUE OF THE FORCES. / BOOK III. / ARGUMENT. / THE DUEL OF MENELAUS AND PARIS.; lines 4305-4445 | high | Menelaus calls for two lambs from the Trojans, sable to earth and white to the sun, and a third selected for Jove. | record |
| Greek | The Iliad | THE TRIAL OF THE ARMY, AND CATALOGUE OF THE FORCES. / BOOK III. / ARGUMENT. / THE DUEL OF MENELAUS AND PARIS.; lines 4447-4579 | high | Heralds bring wine and victims; Idus summons Priam to seal the truce, explaining that Paris and Menelaus will duel for the woman and treasure so the peoples may cease fighting. | record |
| Greek | The Iliad | THE TRIAL OF THE ARMY, AND CATALOGUE OF THE FORCES. / BOOK III. / ARGUMENT. / THE DUEL OF MENELAUS AND PARIS.; lines 4581-4715 | high | Victims are slain; wine is shared and offered in libations; both hosts pray and curse whoever first breaks the league; Jove refuses the imprecations. | record |
| Greek | The Iliad | THE DUEL OF MENELAUS AND PARIS. / BOOK IV. / ARGUMENT. / THE BREACH OF THE TRUCE, AND THE FIRST BATTLE.; lines 4824-4971 | high | Juno names Mycenae, Argos, and Sparta as dear to her but concedes their possible destruction; she suggests Pallas make the Trojans first break the peace. | record |
| Greek | The Iliad | THE DUEL OF MENELAUS AND PARIS. / BOOK IV. / ARGUMENT. / THE BREACH OF THE TRUCE, AND THE FIRST BATTLE.; lines 5108-5241 | high | "Jove is with Greece"; Troy is called guilty, with crimes heavy on its "perjured head," and its people and warriors are threatened with chains and death. | record |
| Greek | The Iliad | THE ACTS OF DIOMED. / BOOK VI. / ARGUMENT. / THE EPISODES OF GLAUCUS AND DIOMED, AND OF HECTOR AND ANDROMACHE.; lines 7062-7192 | high | Diomedes fixes his dart in the earth, welcomes Glaucus as a hereditary guest, and recounts that Oeneus hosted Bellerophon for twenty days and exchanged a golden goblet and rich belt with him. | record |
| Greek | The Iliad | THE EPISODES OF GLAUCUS AND DIOMED, AND OF HECTOR AND ANDROMACHE. / BOOK VII. / ARGUMENT / THE SINGLE COMBAT OF HECTOR AND AJAX.; lines 7960-8101 | medium | Nestor laments the dead and advises a pause to collect bodies, burn the slain, keep bones in urns, raise a common tomb, and build a wall, towers, gates, and a trench around the Greek camp. | record |
| Finnish/Karelian | Kalevala: The Epic Poem of Finland | JOHN MARTIN CRAWFORD. / THE KALEVALA. / PROEM / BOOK II; lines 17230-17414 | medium | Frost, son of Winter, sees a magic bird of evil, asks Ahti for mercy, proposes mutual non-harm, and lists penalties if he brings freezing cold again. | record |
| Finnish/Karelian | Kalevala: The Epic Poem of Finland | JOHN MARTIN CRAWFORD. / THE KALEVALA. / PROEM / BOOK II; lines 17994-18184 | high | The speaker addresses Otso, the woodland bear, and proposes a lasting treaty: the bear will not kill or eat the cattle, and the speaker will not send hunters against the bear or his kindred in summer. | record |
| Finnish/Karelian | Kalevala: The Epic Poem of Finland | JOHN MARTIN CRAWFORD. / THE KALEVALA. / PROEM / BOOK II; lines 18186-18359 | high | The speaker proposes an honorable lasting treaty: both may enjoy the woods, but their foods must remain distinct; any contests should occur in winter. | record |
| Finnish/Karelian | Kalevala: The Epic Poem of Finland | JOHN MARTIN CRAWFORD. / THE KALEVALA. / PROEM / BOOK II; lines 23211-23370 | medium | Otso grows and flourishes with a broad mouth, forehead, nose, and fur, but his claws and teeth are not yet properly fashioned; Mielikki considers giving them if he will not abuse the favor. | record |
| Finnish/Karelian | Kalevala: The Epic Poem of Finland | PREFACE / JOHN MARTIN CRAWFORD. / THE KALEVALA. / PROEM; lines 4842-5023 | high | Ilmarinen dips iron into water mixed with poisons, thinking it is honey; steel is formed, and hardened iron grows angry, breaks its vow, cuts brother and kindred, and causes blood to flow. The passage names this the origin of iron and blue steel. | record |
| Finnish/Karelian | Kalevala: The Epic Poem of Finland | PREFACE / JOHN MARTIN CRAWFORD. / THE KALEVALA. / PROEM; lines 5992-6167 | medium | Kyllikki asks Ahti, son of Lempo, whether he will take her as a faithful life-companion, protect her, be a faithful husband, and swear not to go to battle when he wants gold or silver. | record |
| Finnish/Karelian | Kalevala: The Epic Poem of Finland | DR. J.D. BUCK, / AN ENCOURAGING AND UNSELFISH FRIEND, AND TO HIS AFFECTIONATE FAMILY, / THESE PAGES ARE GRATEFULLY INSCRIBED. / PREFACE; lines 865-958 | medium | Hungarian deeds from 1616-1660 mention vineyard-sale contracts ending with both parties emptying a customary wine cup called Ukkon's cup; the passage identifies Finnish Ukko as the chief God and compares the names. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 10088-10219 | high | The passage protects the orphan’s substance, commands performance of covenant, just measure and balance, warns against following unknown matters because hearing, sight, and heart will be enquired of, forbids pride on earth, and calls this revealed wisdom. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 12080-12213 | high | God enjoins justice and good-doing, forbids wrong and oppression, commands faithfulness to the covenant and oaths, compares oath-breaking to unraveling spun thread, and says resurrection will clarify disputes and people will be called to account. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 13162-13287 | medium | Abraham says, “O Lord make this land secure,” and asks that he and his children be turned aside from serving idols. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 13568-13695 | medium | Jacob requires an oath before God to bring Benjamin back, calls God witness, advises the sons to enter by different gates, and says judgment belongs to God alone. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 15351-15479 | medium | God prescribed the faith commanded to Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus, with the instruction to observe it and not divide into sects. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 16572-16682 | medium | God forbids open and secret filthy actions, iniquity, unjust violence, unwarranted association with God, and ignorant speech about God; every nation has a set time; apostles come rehearsing signs. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 16684-16805 | medium | Houd is sent to Ad, calls them to worship God alone, is accused of unsoundness and imposture, calls himself an apostle and counsellor, reminds them of God's favors, warns of wrath, and is delivered with his supporters while deniers are cut off. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 16807-16947 | high | The passage says most were not found to keep their covenant and most were found perverse. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 16949-17067 | high | Moses is chosen by divine commissions and speech; written tables are given to him with a monition concerning every matter and precepts for his people. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 17069-17180 | high | When Moses' anger is stilled, he takes up the tables; their writing is described as guidance and mercy for those who dread their Lord. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 17322-17443 | medium | The translator adopts Freytag's explanation of the calf and notes a Talmudic tradition that the calf lowed because Samal entered it. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 17445-17575 | medium | Translator note: Sinai is compared with traditions saying God covered the people with the mountain like a roof or turned it over them like a vessel, saying that receiving the law meant life and refusal meant the grave. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 18220-18327 | high | The Lord's binding commands include assigning no partner to Him, being good to parents, not slaying children because of poverty because provision is promised, avoiding outward and inward pollutions, and not slaying a person whom God has forbidden except for just cause. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 18471-18596 | high | Men of insight know what was sent down is truth, fulfill God's pledge, do not break the compact, join what God commands, fear reckoning, remain constant, pray, give alms, and turn aside evil by good. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 18598-18731 | high | Those who break their covenant with God, cut apart what God commanded to be united, and commit misdeeds on earth are told that a curse and an ill abode await them. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 18733-18863 | high | God may set forth the instance of a gnat or nobler object; parables guide many and mislead the wicked, who violate God’s covenant, cut what God commanded joined, and act disorderly on earth. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 18865-18984 | high | The children of Israel are told to remember God's favor, keep covenant, believe what has been sent down confirming their Scriptures, and not hide the truth knowingly. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 18865-18984 | high | A covenant is recalled in which a mountain is lifted over the people and they are told to hold fast to revelation; Sabbath transgressors are changed into scouted apes as a warning. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 18986-19101 | high | A covenant with the children of Israel commands worship of God alone, goodness to parents, kindred, orphans, and the poor, right speech, prayer, and stated alms; most turn away. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 18986-19101 | high | Moses comes with proofs; in his absence the addressees take the calf as their god; at the accepted covenant the mountain is uplifted over them and they are told to hold firmly and hearken; the calf is described as drunk into their hearts. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 19103-19221 | high | Abraham's Lord tests him with commands; Abraham fulfills them; God says He will make Abraham an Imam to mankind and that His covenant does not embrace evildoers. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 19223-19345 | medium | Abraham and Jacob bequeath a chosen religion to their children and tell them not to die unless surrendered to God. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 19459-19571 | medium | Nighttime approach to wives, eating, and drinking are allowed until daybreak; fasting resumes until night; mosque conduct and divine bounds are stated. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 19679-19788 | medium | Divorced wives who have completed the prescribed time are not to be hindered from honourable remarriage; the warning is tied to belief in God and the last day. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 19896-20006 | medium | The apostle and the faithful believe in what was sent down, in God, angels, books, and apostles; they say they have heard and obeyed and must return to the Lord. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 20138-20273 | medium | Note 53 quotes a tradition in which Jacob summons his twelve sons and they affirm that the Lord is their God and one. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 20703-20832 | high | The worst beasts are thankless unbelievers; those leagued with the Prophet break their league; instructions are given for wartime warning and fairly throwing back a treaty when treachery is feared. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 20703-20832 | medium | Those who believed, fled homes, spent substance for God's cause, and those who took in and helped the Prophet are near kin; believers who have not fled have no kindred rights until they flee, though aid is due for faith except against treaty partners. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 20985-21124 | medium | If the addressed people turn back, God will change them for another people unlike them; the translator's note cites Matt. xxi. 43. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 21243-21364 | medium | "Abraham was neither Jew nor Christian; but he was sound in the faith, a Muslim; and not of those who add gods to God." | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 21243-21364 | medium | Those who barter engagement with God and oaths for a paltry price have no portion in the world to come and face grievous chastisement. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 21366-21498 | high | God makes a covenant with the prophets, gives Book and Wisdom, requires belief in and aid for a later confirming prophet, receives their resolution, and names witnesses. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 21747-21849 | high | The believers will be tried and hear hurtful things from prior scripture communities and polytheists; God made a covenant with those given Scriptures to make it known and not hide it, but they cast it behind their backs and sold it cheaply. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 21966-22110 | medium | Jesus son of Mary tells the children of Israel he is God's apostle, confirms the prior law, announces a later apostle named Ahmad, and the later clear proofs are called manifest sorcery. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 21966-22110 | medium | The note says the people were assembled on Mount Sinai and compares a Jewish legend that prophets and rabbis of every generation were present when God gave the law to Moses. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 22112-22232 | medium | Believers are urged to give alms and expend for God's cause; a generous loan to God will be doubled and receive a noble reward. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 22234-22361 | medium | Noah and Abraham are named; prophecy and the Book are conferred on their seed, with some guided and many evildoers. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 22363-22471 | medium | Believers may not inherit wives against their will, prevent them from marrying to recover dowry, or take back a large gift by slander; marriage is described as a strict bond of union. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 22936-23059 | high | The mountain was uplifted over them during covenant-making; they were told to enter the gate adoring, not transgress the Sabbath, and a strict covenant was received from them. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 23322-23450 | medium | Poor refugees are described as driven from homes and substance while seeking God’s favour and aiding God and his apostle; they are called people of genuine virtue. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 23322-23450 | medium | At the start of Sura XXXIII, the Prophet is told to fear God, not obey unbelievers and hypocrites, follow revelation, and trust God; the passage denies that a man has two hearts and distinguishes divorce formulas and adopted sons from mothers and natural sons. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 23452-23571 | high | God enters into a strict covenant with the Prophets, the addressed Prophet, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus son of Mary. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 23697-23833 | medium | The Faith is proposed to the Heavens, Earth, and Mountains; they refuse and fear the burden, while Man undertakes it and is called unjust and senseless. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 23974-24086 | medium | The believers' words when called for judgment are: "We have heard, and we obey"; those who obey God and the Apostle and fear God are called blissful. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 24088-24207 | medium | God promises believers who do right that they will succeed others in the land, have their religion established, and receive security after fear, while worshiping God alone. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 24584-24720 | medium | Believers are commanded to prostrate, worship, act righteously, strive for God, follow Abraham's faith, serve as witnesses, pray, pay the legal impost, and cleave to God as Lord and Helper. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 24722-24835 | high | Those pledging fealty to the addressee are said to pledge it to God; God's hand is over their hands; breaking the oath harms the oath-breaker, while fidelity brings great reward. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 24973-25111 | medium | Abraham and his followers are a good example when they renounce their people and worship beside God, speak of enmity until belief in God alone, and turn to God in trust and supplication; Abraham's prayer for his father is excepted from imitation. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 24973-25111 | medium | Believing women who come as refugees are to be tested; if confirmed in faith, they are not returned to infidels, and dower repayment rules are given for marriages and wives who leave. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 25113-25238 | high | An immunity from God and His Apostle is announced to those in league among the polytheist Arabs; they are told to go at large in the land four months and warned they cannot weaken God. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 25240-25356 | high | After alliance, if they break oaths and revile the religion, believers are told to battle the ring-leaders of infidelity. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 25479-25593 | high | Some agree with God to give alms if granted bounty; after receiving bounty they become covetous and fail their promise, and hypocrisy is caused to remain in their hearts. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 25595-25711 | medium | “God bought their persons and their substance, on condition of Paradise for them in return”; this promise is said to be pledged in the Law, Evangel, and Koran. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 25713-25846 | medium | People of Medina and nearby desert Arabs are told not to abandon God's Apostle; hardships on God's path, steps angering unbelievers, and damage from the enemy are written as good works, and God does not let the righteous reward perish. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 25848-25971 | high | "O BELIEVERS! be faithful to your engagements." | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 25973-26089 | high | Believers are reminded of God's covenant and their response of hearing and obeying, commanded to witness uprightly, and told of pardon and reward for belief and Hell fire for rejection. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 26203-26315 | high | God accepted the covenant of the children of Israel and sent apostles to them; some apostles were treated as liars and some were slain. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 26317-26427 | medium | Believers are instructed to appoint witnesses when death approaches and a testament is made; witnesses swear by God not to take bribes or conceal testimony, and replacement witnesses are prescribed if falsehood is revealed. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 519-571 | medium | The passage lists the vision of the midnight journey to Jerusalem and the Heavens, night meetings at Acaba with pledges of fealty, the command to emigrate to Yathrib/Medina, the escape of Muhammad and Abu Bekr to the cave of Thaur, and the flight to Medina. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 5598-5788 | medium | The children of Israel are rescued from a degrading affliction under Pharaoh, who is haughty; they are chosen above peoples and shown miracles as a trial. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 5984-6131 | medium | God tells the two not to fear because he is with them, and instructs them to tell Pharaoh they are sent by his Lord and to release the children of Israel. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 5984-6131 | medium | The children of Israel are reminded of rescue from foes, a meeting on the right side of the mountain, manna and quail descending, a warning against excess, and forgiveness for repentance and righteous conduct. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 6133-6277 | high | God made a covenant with Adam, but Adam forgot; the angels were told to worship Adam, all did so except Eblis, and Adam and his wife were warned about a foe and the garden. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 8364-8516 | medium | Abraham tells his father and people he is clear of what they worship, except the creator who will guide him, and establishes this as an abiding doctrine among his posterity. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 8862-9028 | high | Believers are happy; they humble themselves in prayer, avoid vain words, do alms deeds, restrain appetites, tend trusts and covenants, and keep prayers. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 9358-9506 | medium | The passage says this religion is one religion under one Lord; people have divided the matter into sects, and all will return to God. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 9938-10086 | high | God gives the Book to Moses as guidance for the children of Israel and commands that they take no other Guardian than God. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER I. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD / CHAPTER II. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 10202-10265 | medium | “Make not GOD the object of your oaths ... that ye will deal justly, and be devout, and make peace among men” and God is described as hearing and knowing. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER I. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD / CHAPTER II. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 10649-10706 | medium | The apostle and faithful believe in what was sent down from the Lord, in God, angels, scriptures, and apostles, and say they hear and obey. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER II. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER III. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 10810-10901 | medium | The audience is told that if they love God they should follow the speaker; God will love them and forgive their sins, and they should obey God and his apostle. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER II. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER III. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 10903-10986 | medium | God chooses Adam, Noah, the family of Abraham, and the family of Imran above the rest of the world; these are described as a race descending one from another. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER II. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER III. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 10903-10986 | high | The wife of Imran vows the child in her womb to God's service; after giving birth to a female, she names her Mary and commends Mary and her issue to protection against Satan. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER II. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER III. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 11221-11295 | medium | People who have received scripture are called to agree to worship only God, associate no creature with him, and not take one another as lords beside God. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER II. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER III. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 11298-11387 | high | God accepts the covenant of the prophets, saying he has given scripture and wisdom and that a later apostle will come confirming their scripture; they must believe in and assist him. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER II. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER III. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 11298-11387 | high | Those who make merchandise of God's covenant and oaths for a small price will have no portion in the next life; God will not speak to, regard, or cleanse them on the day of resurrection, and they will suffer punishment. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER II. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER III. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 11389-11468 | medium | Commentary says some interpret the covenant as involving Israel, while others say all prophets' souls were present on Mount Sinai when God gave Moses the law and entered the covenant; it calls the story borrowed from the Talmudists. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER II. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER III. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 11389-11468 | medium | The passage commands saying that believers believe in God and in what was sent down to them and to Abraham, Ismael, Isaac, Jacob, the tribes, Moses, Jesus, and the prophets, making no distinction among them and being resigned to God. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER II. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER III. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 11470-11534 | high | "fear GOD with his true fear" and "cleave all of you unto the covenant of GOD, and depart not from it" | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER II. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER III. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 11536-11628 | high | The passage says opponents will only slightly harm believers, will turn their backs in battle, and suffer vileness unless under treaty with God and men, because they disbelieved signs and slew prophets unjustly. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER II. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER III. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 12006-12093 | high | God accepted the covenant of those given the book of the law to publish it and not hide it, but they cast it behind their backs and sold it cheaply. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER III. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER IV. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD; lines 12378-12469 | high | "they have received from you a firm covenant" | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER III. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER IV. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD; lines 12378-12469 | medium | The passage enumerates prohibited marriage relations: mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts, nieces, milk-mothers, foster-sisters, wives' mothers, certain stepdaughters, sons' wives, and two sisters together, with a closing statement that God is gracious and merciful. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER III. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER IV. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD; lines 12547-12611 | medium | Kindred inherit from parents and relations; persons allied by right hands receive an inheritance part; God is witness of all things. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER III. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER IV. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD; lines 12614-12712 | medium | God will not pardon giving him an equal, but may pardon other sin to whom he pleases; giving God a companion is called great wickedness. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER III. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER IV. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD; lines 12892-12958 | medium | Good is from God, evil from the human self; the apostle has been sent unto men and God is sufficient witness. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER III. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER IV. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD; lines 12961-13033 | medium | Exceptions are given for those who go to an allied people or who are unwilling to fight either side; if they depart, do not fight, and offer peace, God does not allow taking or killing them. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER III. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER IV. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD; lines 13194-13265 | medium | “unto GOD belongeth whatsoever is in heaven and on earth... commanded those unto whom the scriptures were given before you... Fear GOD.” | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER III. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER IV. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD; lines 13267-13364 | medium | Believers are told to believe in God, his apostle, the book sent down to the apostle, former books, angels, scriptures, apostles, and the last day. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER III. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER IV. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD; lines 13367-13463 | high | The mountain of Sinai was lifted over them when covenant was exacted; they were told to enter the gate worshipping and not transgress on the Sabbath; a firm covenant was received. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER IV. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD / CHAPTER V. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 13559-13628 | medium | Believers are told to perform contracts; certain cattle are allowed as food, with exceptions including game during pilgrimage; God ordains what he pleases. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER IV. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD / CHAPTER V. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 13631-13701 | high | Remember God's favor and covenant, when the people said, "We have heard, and will obey." | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER IV. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD / CHAPTER V. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 13704-13784 | high | God accepts the covenant of the children of Israel, appoints twelve leaders, gives covenant conditions, and promises expiation and gardens with flowing rivers. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER IV. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD / CHAPTER V. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 13921-13998 | medium | The law is sent down with direction and light; prophets, doctors, and priests judge by the book of God entrusted to them, and people are told not to sell God's signs cheaply. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER IV. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD / CHAPTER V. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 14142-14225 | high | God accepted the covenant of the children of Israel and sent apostles; when apostles came with unwanted messages, some were accused of imposture and some killed; the people imagined no punishment and became blind and deaf, then God turned to them, and many relapsed. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER IV. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD / CHAPTER V. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 14142-14225 | high | God accepted the covenant of the children of Israel and sent apostles; when apostles came with unwanted messages, some were accused of imposture and some killed; the people imagined no punishment and became blind and deaf, then God turned to them, and many relapsed. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER IV. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD / CHAPTER V. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 14398-14465 | medium | When told to come to what God revealed and to the apostle, they answer that the religion found among their fathers is sufficient; the passage questions this because their fathers lacked knowledge and right direction. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER IV. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD / CHAPTER V. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 14467-14563 | medium | God commands the apostles of Jesus to believe in God and in his messenger; they answer that they believe and ask God to bear witness that they are resigned to him. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER V. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER VI. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 15551-15639 | high | The addressee is told to say that nothing revealed is forbidden to eat except carrion, poured-forth blood, swine flesh, or what is slain in another name than God's; necessity without wilful transgression receives divine mercy. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER VI. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER VII / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 16406-16502 | high | Later inheritors are told that God can afflict them for sins and seal their hearts. Stories of cities are introduced: apostles came with evident miracles, but many rejected them; most did not observe their covenant and were wicked doers. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER VI. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER VII / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 16587-16682 | medium | When the plague falls, Pharaoh's people ask Moses to entreat the LORD, promising belief and release of the children of Israel; after the plague is removed until the appointed term, they break the promise. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER VI. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER VII / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 16684-16758 | high | God tells Moses that he has been chosen above all men by divine commissions and by God's speaking to him, and tells him to receive what has been brought and give thanks. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER VI. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER VII / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 16761-16853 | medium | “when Moses returned unto his people, full of wrath and indignation” he rebuked them, “threw down the tables,” and took Aaron by the hair. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER VI. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER VII / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 16855-16924 | high | The Jews are dispersed among nations, tested with prosperity and adversity, and described as inheriting the book of the law; the passage invokes a covenant of truthfulness about God and promises reward to those who hold the law and pray. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER VI. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER VII / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 16855-16924 | high | The Lord draws forth the posterity of the sons of Adam and asks whether he is their Lord; they answer that they bear witness, so they cannot claim ignorance at resurrection. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER VI. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER VII / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 16926-17021 | medium | Commentary says God stroked Adam's back, extracted all his posterity until the resurrection from his loins, assembled them as small ants with understanding, had them confess dependence on God before angels, and returned them to Adam's loins. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER VII / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER VIII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 17177-17234 | high | Mohammed consults especially the Ansars because they form the greater part of his forces and he wonders whether their oath at al Akaba obliges them beyond defense in Medina. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER VII / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER VIII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 17237-17336 | medium | Believers are told to obey God and his apostle, not be like those who say they hear but do not, and to answer the life-giving invitation; all will be assembled before God. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER VII / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER VIII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 17338-17403 | medium | A note recounts Abu Lobba's treacherous advice to the tribe of Koreidha, his throat-cutting gesture, his recognition of guilt, his self-binding to a mosque pillar for seven days without meat or drink, and Mohammed's forgiveness. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER VII / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER VIII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 17547-17622 | high | Those who make and repeatedly violate a league are to be made an example if taken in war; if treachery is feared, their league is to be thrown back, because God does not love the treacherous. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER VII / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER VIII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 17624-17671 | medium | Believers who fled their country and fought with their substance and persons are joined as nearest kin with those who gave the prophet refuge and assistance; believers who have not fled lack this kindred right until they fly, though religious assistance is required except against people with whom a league subsists. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER VII / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER VIII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 17624-17671 | high | Believers who fled their country and fought with their substance and persons are joined as nearest kin with those who gave the prophet refuge and assistance; believers who have not fled lack this kindred right until they fly, though religious assistance is required except against people with whom a league subsists. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER VII / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER VIII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 17673-17733 | low | The closing verse says later believers who fled and fought are of the community, and that blood relations are nearest of kin according to the book of God; God knows all things. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER VIII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER IX.; lines 17735-17807 | high | “A DECLARATION of immunity from GOD and his apostle, unto the idolaters, with whom ye have entered into league.” | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER VIII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER IX.; lines 17810-17901 | high | Covenants with idolaters who have not failed the believers or aided others against them are to be performed until the term elapses; God loves those who fear him. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER VIII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER IX.; lines 17960-18035 | medium | The note discusses tribute paid by Jews, Christians, and possibly other religious groups as a condition of protection, with differing legal opinions on amounts and eligible groups. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER VIII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER IX.; lines 18107-18186 | low | A note says month intercalation learned from the Jews is unlawful because it fixes pilgrimage and Ramadan to certain seasons. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER VIII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER IX.; lines 18279-18360 | high | Some make a covenant with God, saying that if he gives them abundance, they will give alms and become righteous. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER VIII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER IX.; lines 18617-18694 | high | God purchases the souls and substance of true believers, promises paradise, and conditions the exchange on fighting for God's cause, whether slaying or being slain; the promise is said to be due by the law, gospel, and Koran. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER VIII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER IX.; lines 18697-18768 | medium | Abraham asked forgiveness for his father only because of a promise; when the father’s enmity to God became known, Abraham declared himself clear of him. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER X. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XI. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 19743-19816 | medium | Hud asks no recompense except from his creator and urges his people to ask pardon, promising heaven will pour forth plentiful rain and that their strength will be increased. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER XI. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 20565-20642 | medium | Jacob will not send Benjamin until the brothers give a solemn promise and swear by God to bring him back unless prevented; God is witness to what they say. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER XI. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 20718-20799 | high | After the brothers despair of obtaining Benjamin, the elder brother recalls their solemn promise to their father in God's name and their former treatment of Joseph; he will not leave Egypt without permission or divine decision. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER XII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XIII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 20997-21074 | high | The one who knows the revelation is truth is contrasted with the blind; the prudent fulfill God's covenant, do not break their contract, join what God commanded to be joined, fear their Lord, and dread an ill account. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER XV. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XVI. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 22191-22273 | high | The hearers are told to perform their covenant with God, not violate ratified oaths, and are reminded that God is witness over them. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER XVI. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XVII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 22514-22592 | medium | God gave Moses the book of the law as direction for Israel and commanded them to take no other patron besides God. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER XVI. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XVII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 22770-22861 | high | Commands concern orphan property, covenant, full measure, just balance, not following unknown matters, examination of hearing/sight/heart, humility before earth and mountains, and revealed wisdom. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER XVII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XVIII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 23205-23297 | medium | The history is related as truth: the young men believed in their Lord, were directed, had their hearts fortified before the tyrant, and declared the Lord of heaven and earth as their only Lord. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER XVIII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XIX. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 24216-24303 | high | No intercession is obtained except by one who has received a covenant from the Merciful; the note gives interpretations involving disposition, permission, faith, and good works. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER XIX. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XX. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 24565-24635 | medium | The children of Israel are addressed as delivered from their enemy; the right side of Mount Sinai is appointed for discourse with Moses and the giving of law; manna and quails descend, and a warning against transgression is given, followed by mercy for repentance and right action. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER XIX. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XX. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 24638-24735 | medium | Moses returns in wrath and distress, asks whether the Lord had not promised a most excellent promise, and asks whether the people failed to keep their promise to him. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER XXI. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XXII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 25522-25578 | low | God gives Abraham the site of the house of the Caaba and commands exclusive worship and cleansing of the house for those who compass, stand, and bow in worship. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER XXI. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XXII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 25815-25887 | medium | True believers are commanded to bow, prostrate, worship, work righteousness, fight for God's religion, follow Abraham's religion, be named Moslems, serve as witnesses, pray, give alms, and adhere to God as master and protector. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | ENTITLED, THE TRUE BELIEVERS; REVEALED AT MECCA. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XXIV. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 26589-26674 | medium | “The saying of the true believers... is no other than that they say, We have heard, and do obey.” | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | ENTITLED, THE TRUE BELIEVERS; REVEALED AT MECCA. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XXIV. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 26677-26755 | medium | God promises believers who do good works succession in the earth, establishment of their religion, security after fear, and requires worship without association of others. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | THE KORAN. / PRELIMINARY DISCOURSE / SECTION I. / SECTION II.; lines 2714-2762 | high | In the seventh year, the Koreish form a solemn league or covenant against the Hashemites and family of al Motalleb, forbidding marriages and communication, then write it down and lay it up in the Caaba. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | THE KORAN. / PRELIMINARY DISCOURSE / SECTION I. / SECTION II.; lines 2765-2812 | medium | Twelve men of Yathreb or Medina come to Mecca and take an oath of fidelity to Mohammed at al Akaba, a hill north of the city; the oath is called the women's oath. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | THE KORAN. / PRELIMINARY DISCOURSE / SECTION I. / SECTION II.; lines 2815-2861 | high | The oath requires renouncing idolatry, theft, fornication, child-killing, calumnies, and obeying the prophet in reasonable things. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER XXVII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XXVIII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 28211-28268 | high | Shoaib offers Moses one of his two daughters in marriage if Moses serves eight years, or ten if he chooses, and says he does not seek to impose hardship. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER XXVIII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XXIX. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 28542-28629 | medium | Abraham is sent and tells his people to serve and fear God; he says they worship idols and forge a lie, and that idols cannot provide for them. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER XXVIII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XXIX. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 28631-28720 | medium | Lot believes Abraham; Abraham says he flees to the place commanded by his Lord; Isaac and Jacob are given to Abraham, and prophecy and scriptures are placed among his descendants. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | THE KORAN. / PRELIMINARY DISCOURSE / SECTION I. / SECTION II.; lines 2914-2964 | medium | Mohammed concluded an offensive and defensive league with those of Medina, directed his companions there, and remained in Mecca with Abu Becr and Ali while awaiting divine permission, as the passage phrases it. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER XXXII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XXXIII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 29490-29573 | medium | “GOD hath not given a man two hearts within him”; he has not made certain divorced wives true mothers nor adopted sons true sons. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER XXXII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XXXIII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 29490-29573 | medium | Consanguineous relatives are nearer kin according to the book of God than other true believers and the Mohajern; this is written in the book of God. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER XXXII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XXXIII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 29576-29668 | high | God accepted a firm covenant from the prophets, including Mohammed, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus son of Mary. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER XXXII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XXXIII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 29670-29714 | high | Some true believers performed what they had promised to God; some had finished their course and others waited, without changing their promise. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER XXXII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XXXIII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 29716-29804 | high | The Koreidha are described as defecting despite alliance; Gabriel tells Mohammed that angels have not laid down arms and orders action; the Koradhites are besieged, surrender to Saad's judgment, and receive a sentence called the sentence of God. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER XXXII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XXXIII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 30006-30088 | low | Specified kin, women, and slaves may speak with the women unveiled; God is witness of all things. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER XXXII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XXXIII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 30090-30134 | high | “We proposed the faith unto the heavens, and the earth, and the mountains: and they refused to undertake the same, and were afraid thereof; but man undertook it.” | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER XXXIII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XXXIV. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 30137-30241 | medium | The note explains faith as obedience to divine law and reports commentary in which heavens, earth, and mountains decline to undertake it under conditions of reward and punishment, while Adam accepts it. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | THE KORAN. / PRELIMINARY DISCOURSE / SECTION I. / SECTION II.; lines 3020-3067 | high | Mohammed's power increases; he sets out with 1,400 men for a peaceful visit to Mecca; the Koreish bar entry; his troops swear fealty; an ambassador negotiates a ten-year truce allowing leagues with either side. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | THE KORAN. / PRELIMINARY DISCOURSE / SECTION I. / SECTION II.; lines 3070-3120 | high | The inhabitants of Mecca are said to have broken a two-year truce when Becr, confederates of the Koreish, attacked Khozah, allies of Mohammed; Abu Sofin goes to Medina to heal the breach and renew the truce, but Mohammed refuses to see him. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER XXXIX. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XL. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 32265-32322 | medium | Moses receives direction; the children of Israel inherit the book of the law; the prophet is told to be patient, seek pardon, and praise the Lord morning and evening. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER XLI. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XLII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 32636-32735 | medium | God ordained the religion commanded to Noah and revealed to Mohammed and commanded to Abraham, Moses, and Jesus, saying to observe it and not be divided. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER XLII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XLIII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 32939-33033 | high | Moses is sent with signs to Pharaoh and his princes; they mock him; punishments are inflicted; they ask Moses to pray according to a covenant and then break their promise after the plague is removed. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER XLVI. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XLVII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 33704-33797 | medium | Believers are told not to faint or seek peace while superior; present life is called play and vain amusement; believers are invited to spend part of their substance for God's religion, warned against niggardliness, and told God can replace them with another people. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XLVIII. / ENTITLED, THE VICTORY; REVEALED AT MEDINA. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 33800-33884 | high | "they who swear fealty unto thee, swear fealty unto GOD: the hand of GOD is over their hands"; keeping the covenant with God brings a great reward. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XLVIII. / ENTITLED, THE VICTORY; REVEALED AT MEDINA. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 33886-33983 | high | A note says the original word means publicly acknowledging or inaugurating a prince by swearing fidelity and obedience, and that God witnesses the giving of faith to his apostle. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XLVIII. / ENTITLED, THE VICTORY; REVEALED AT MEDINA. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 33986-34065 | medium | The pacification terms include a ten-year truce, freedom to enter into league with Mohammed or the Koreish, and permission for Mohammed to visit the temple of Mecca the next year for three days. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PRELIMINARY DISCOURSE / SECTION I. / SECTION II. / SECTION III; lines 3425-3470 | medium | Religion is described as sanctioned by laws, ceremonial signs, temporal and eternal rewards and punishments, and obedience to Mohammed as prophet and ambassador of God. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER LI. / ENTITLED, THE DISPERSING; REVEALED AT MECCA. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 34449-34490 | medium | Genii and men are created only to serve God; God needs no sustenance or feeding and provides for all creatures with mighty power. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | ENTITLED, THE INEVITABLE; REVEALED AT MECCA. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER LVII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 35323-35422 | medium | The apostle invites belief in the Lord; God has received a covenant concerning this matter; God sent evident signs to his servant to lead people out of darkness into light. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER LVIII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER LIX. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 35641-35736 | medium | The note identifies the people as the Jews of al Nadr, describes their neutrality treaty, later alliance, Mohammed's siege of their fortress for six days, capitulation, and departure to Syria, Khaibar, or Hira. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER LIX. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER LX. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 35900-35947 | high | The prophet is told that when believing women come and pledge not to associate anything with God, steal, commit fornication, kill children, forge calumny, or disobey reasonably, he should pledge faith to them and ask God's pardon; God is forgiving and merciful. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER LX. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER LXI. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 35949-36032 | medium | Jesus son of Mary tells the children of Israel he is God's apostle, confirms the prior law, and brings good tidings of an apostle after him named Ahmed. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER LXVI. / ENTITLED, PROHIBITION; REVEALED AT MEDINA. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 36353-36436 | medium | The more received opinion says Mohammed lay with Mary, Hafsa learned of it and reproached him, and he swore not to touch Mary again; the chapter is said to free him from that promise. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | SECTION I. / SECTION II. / SECTION III / SECTION IV.; lines 3717-3792 | medium | The passage states that one true orthodox belief has existed from the beginning and involves acknowledging the only true God and obeying God-sent messengers or prophets who reveal divine will to mankind. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | ENTITLED, THE GENII; REVEALED AT MECCA. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER LXXIII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 37250-37280 | medium | The precepts in the Koran are described as heavy and difficult for observers, especially the prophet, who must see that his people observe them. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / FINIS / AN INDEX / OF THE; lines 39526-39627 | medium | Abraham is indexed as patriarch; former idolater; demolisher of Chaldean idols; preacher; disputant with Nimrod; survivor of Nimrod's fire; seeker of conviction about resurrection; sacrificer of birds and of his son; host of angels; recipient of Isaac's promise; friend of God; builder and cleanser of the Caaba with Ismael. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | SECTION I. / SECTION II. / SECTION III / SECTION IV.; lines 3957-4008 | medium | Six figures—Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Mohammed—are named as bringers of new laws or dispensations that abrogated earlier ones. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / FINIS / AN INDEX / OF THE; lines 40156-40260 | high | Moses is associated with fire in the bush, being sent to Pharaoh, miracle-working power, Egypt, water from the rock, conversation with God, receiving and breaking law tables, anger at Aaron over the golden calf, and a search for al Khedr. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / FINIS / AN INDEX / OF THE; lines 40377-40474 | medium | “Tables of the law” is listed. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | SECTION I. / SECTION II. / SECTION III / SECTION IV.; lines 5225-5280 | medium | Circumcision is said not to be mentioned in the Koran, yet to be held by Mohammedans as an ancient divine institution confirmed by Islam, proper and expedient though dispensable in some cases. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | SECTION I. / SECTION II. / SECTION III / SECTION IV.; lines 5396-5447 | medium | Legal alms are due from cattle, money, corn, fruits, and wares sold, commonly one part in forty or two and a half percent, with quantity and possession-period conditions. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | SECTION V. / OF CERTAIN NEGATIVE PRECEPTS IN THE KORN. / SECTION VI. / OF THE INSTITUTIONS OF THE KORAN IN CIVIL AFFAIRS.; lines 6349-6428 | medium | Mohammedan civil law is said to be founded on the Koran, as Jewish civil laws were founded on the Pentateuch. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | SECTION V. / OF CERTAIN NEGATIVE PRECEPTS IN THE KORN. / SECTION VI. / OF THE INSTITUTIONS OF THE KORAN IN CIVIL AFFAIRS.; lines 6564-6614 | medium | An early inheritance rule made those who fled from Mecca with Mohammed and those who assisted him at Medina heirs and nearest kin over blood relations, but this rule was quickly abrogated. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | SECTION VI. / OF THE INSTITUTIONS OF THE KORAN IN CIVIL AFFAIRS. / SECTION VII. / SECTION VIII.; lines 7648-7696 | medium | In a reported dispute before God, Moses addresses Adam as created and animated by God, worshipped by angels, placed in paradise, and blamed for expulsion; Adam replies by identifying Moses as God's chosen apostle, recipient of God's word, and recipient of the law tables. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | SECTION VI. / OF THE INSTITUTIONS OF THE KORAN IN CIVIL AFFAIRS. / SECTION VII. / SECTION VIII.; lines 8153-8202 | medium | Shiites are described as adherents of Ali; they maintain Ali is lawful Khalif and Imam, authority belongs to his descendants, the Imam's office is fundamental, and some Imamians make knowledge of the true Imam the whole of religion. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER I. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD / CHAPTER II. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 8766-8859 | high | Transgressors make void God's covenant after its establishment, cut apart what God commanded joined, act corruptly in the earth, and shall perish. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER I. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD / CHAPTER II. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 8861-8933 | high | The children of Israel are told to remember divine favor, perform the covenant with God, believe the revelation, and not exchange divine signs for a small price. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER I. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD / CHAPTER II. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 8935-9023 | medium | A note says God promised Adam revelation for him and his posterity, fulfilled through prophets from Adam to Mohammed, and explains a word that can mean revelation, scripture, Qur'anic verses, or visible miracles. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER I. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD / CHAPTER II. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 8935-9023 | medium | Moses treats with God for forty nights; the people take the calf as god and are forgiven; Moses receives the book of the law and the distinction between good and evil. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER I. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD / CHAPTER II. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 9086-9157 | high | Call to mind also when we accepted your covenant, and lifted up the mountain of Sinai over you... Receive the law which we have given you | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER I. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD / CHAPTER II. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 9159-9242 | medium | A tradition says Israelites refused Moses' law, so God tore up a mountain by the roots and shook it over their heads to terrify them into compliance. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER I. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD / CHAPTER II. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 9244-9320 | high | God recalls accepting a covenant from the children of Israel: worship none but God, show kindness to parents, kindred, orphans, and poor, speak well, pray, give alms, and avoid shedding a brother's blood or dispossessing one another. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER I. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD / CHAPTER II. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 9322-9412 | high | God accepted the covenant, lifted Mount Sinai over them, told them to receive and perform the law, and they answered that they had heard and rebelled; they were made to drink down the calf into their hearts. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER I. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD / CHAPTER II. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 9415-9483 | high | Some reject covenants; when an apostle from God confirms existing scripture, some scripture-recipients cast the book of God behind their backs. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER I. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD / CHAPTER II. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 9551-9615 | high | God tests Abraham by certain words, Abraham fulfills them, and God says he will make Abraham a model of religion for mankind; Abraham asks about his posterity, and God says the covenant does not include the ungodly. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER I. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD / CHAPTER II. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 9618-9672 | medium | Abraham and Jacob bequeath the chosen religion to their children and tell them not to die unless resigned. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER I. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD / CHAPTER II. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 9675-9772 | medium | “Thus have we placed you, O Arabians, an intermediate nation, that ye may be witness against the rest of mankind, and that the apostle may be a witness against you.” | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER I. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD / CHAPTER II. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 9774-9860 | high | Righteousness is defined as belief in God, the last day, angels, scriptures, and prophets; giving money to kin, orphans, needy, strangers, askers, and captives; prayer, alms, covenant-keeping, and patience. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER I. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD / CHAPTER II. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 9949-10043 | medium | The night of the fast permits marital relations, eating, and drinking until the white thread can be distinguished from the black thread by daybreak; then the fast continues until night, with boundaries described as God's prescribed bounds. | record |
| Celtic Welsh | The Mabinogion | INTRODUCTION / C. E. G. / THE LADY OF THE FOUNTAIN / PEREDUR THE SON OF EVRAWC; lines 2230-2296 | medium | The Empress reminds Peredur of the faith he pledged when she gave him the stone and he killed the Addanc; Peredur says he remembers, and he is entertained by the Empress for fourteen years. | record |
| Celtic Welsh | The Mabinogion | PEREDUR THE SON OF EVRAWC / GERAINT THE SON OF ERBIN / THE DREAM OF RHONABWY / PWYLL PRINCE OF DYVED; lines 6216-6305 | high | Gwawl asks not to be slain in the bag; Heveydd advises hearing him; Rhiannon counsels that Gwawl satisfy suitors and minstrels and pledge not to seek revenge; Gwawl is released, sureties are named, and a covenant is pledged. | record |
| Celtic Welsh | The Mabinogion | PEREDUR THE SON OF EVRAWC / GERAINT THE SON OF ERBIN / THE DREAM OF RHONABWY / PWYLL PRINCE OF DYVED; lines 7379-7482 | high | The captor demands no future charm on Dyved and no vengeance against Pryderi, Rhiannon, or himself; Llwyd grants the demands, and Pryderi and Rhiannon appear before the release of the mouse. | record |
| Celtic Welsh | The Mabinogion | PEREDUR THE SON OF EVRAWC / GERAINT THE SON OF ERBIN / THE DREAM OF RHONABWY / PWYLL PRINCE OF DYVED; lines 7484-7578 | high | Gwydion asks Pryderi for the animals from Annwvyn; Pryderi says a covenant with his land prevents their departure until they have produced double their number. | record |
| Celtic Welsh | The Mabinogion | PWYLL PRINCE OF DYVED / THE DREAM OF MAXEN WLEDIG / HERE IS THE STORY OF LLUDD AND LLEVELYS / TALIESIN; lines 8703-8821 | medium | Taliesin tells Elphin not to lament, says God will not violate his promise, declares 'Although I am but little, I am highly gifted,' promises to be more useful than three hundred salmon, and says there is virtue in his tongue and protection in the names of the Trinity. | record |
| Hindu | Maha-bharata | BOOK II / SWAYAMVARA / BOOK III / RAJASUYA; lines 1395-1542 | medium | Krishna declares that he had promised Sisupala's mother to forgive one hundred follies, says the crimes have exceeded the count, and announces that Sisupala will fall beneath his weapon. | record |
| Sufi | The Mesnevi | PREFACE. / IN THE NAME OF GOD, / THE ALL-MERCIFUL, THE VERY-COMPASSIONATE. / VIII.; lines 10190-10284 | medium | Rocks and trees are said to have answered the call, “Am I not, then, your Lord?”, and tradition is said to relate that rocks and trees understood and spoke. | record |
| Sufi | The Mesnevi | XIII. / XVII. / THE END. / FOOTNOTES:; lines 14765-14911 | medium | Jesus is said in Qur'an lxi. 6 to have foretold Muhammad as Ahmed; the note compares this with Greek terms in John xiv. 26 and lists Muhammad's title Al-Amin, the Trusty. | record |
| Sufi | The Mesnevi | XIII. / XVII. / THE END. / FOOTNOTES:; lines 15261-15423 | medium | Qur'an xxxiii.72 is glossed: all things declined responsibility; Adam voluntarily accepted it, was tempted, and fell. | record |
| Sufi | The Mesnevi | THE ACTS OF THE ADEPTS / CHAPTER I. / CHAPTER II. / CHAPTER III.; lines 2685-2821 | medium | A disciple is to take a vow against backsliding on Sanā’ī’s Ilāhī-nāma instead of the Qur’ān; Jelāl says the Ilāhī-nāma would punish forswearing even more severely and compares the Word of God to milk and the Ilāhī-nāma to cream and butter. | record |
| Roman | The Metamorphoses of Ovid, Books I-VII | EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION.; lines 1410-1460 | medium | The note says Iris, goddess of the rainbow, in the flood of Deucalion recalls the bow in the cloud as covenant token after Noah’s flood. | record |
| Roman | The Metamorphoses of Ovid, Books I-VII | EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION.; lines 2496-2600 | medium | Jupiter asks Juno to end Io’s punishment and swears by the Stygian waters; after Juno is pacified, Io’s cow traits vanish and she is restored to human form, retaining only whiteness. | record |
| Roman | The Metamorphoses of Ovid, Books VIII-XV | EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / BOOK THE TWELFTH. / EXPLANATION.; lines 7789-7876 | medium | Demoleon hurls a broken pine at Theseus; Theseus withdraws through Pallas' warning; the tree kills Crantor, who had been given as a pledge and confirmation of peace. | record |
| Sufi | Mystics and Saints of Islam | ANECDOTE OF BAYAZID BASTAMI. / CHAPTER XIII / CHAPTER XIV / JALALUDDIN RUMI; lines 4243-4353 | medium | A frontier warden keeps his fort and pledge while far from the monarch; work done well in the master’s absence is valued during probation. | record |
| Greek/Roman | Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome | THE EPIGONI. / ALCMAEON AND THE NECKLACE. / THE HERACLIDAE. / THE SIEGE OF TROY.; lines 9323-9415 | high | Menelaus and Agamemnon raise the war-cry; former suitors of Helen join under oath, others from adventure, and a powerful army is collected. | record |
| Norse | Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas | CHAPTER XXIV: THE DWARFS / CHAPTER XXV: THE ELVES / CHAPTER XXVI: THE SIGURD SAGA / CHAPTER XXVII: THE STORY OF FRITHIOF; lines 10815-10937 | high | A fierce fight can lead to friendship: after an obstinate struggle, Halfdan and Viking fail to conquer Njorfe, sheath swords, and accept him as a third link in friendship. | record |
| Norse | Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas | CHAPTER XXIV: THE DWARFS / CHAPTER XXV: THE ELVES / CHAPTER XXVI: THE SIGURD SAGA / CHAPTER XXVII: THE STORY OF FRITHIOF; lines 11601-11720 | medium | A great boar is brought to the Yuletide banquet; Sigurd Ring touches its head and vows by Frey, Odin, and Thor to conquer Frithiof; Frithiof strikes the bench with his sword and vows to protect Frithiof. | record |
| Norse | Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas | CHAPTER XXIV: THE DWARFS / CHAPTER XXV: THE ELVES / CHAPTER XXVI: THE SIGURD SAGA / CHAPTER XXVII: THE STORY OF FRITHIOF; lines 11845-11957 | high | At Balder's consecrated temple, Frithiof waits by the altar; Halfdan enters fearfully, and Frithiof unbuckles Angurvadel and offers his right hand in peaceful brotherhood. | record |
| Norse | Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas | CHAPTER XXIV: THE DWARFS / CHAPTER XXV: THE ELVES / CHAPTER XXVI: THE SIGURD SAGA / CHAPTER XXVII: THE STORY OF FRITHIOF; lines 11845-11957 | medium | Halfdan grasps Frithiof's hand, their differences are forgotten, and Ingeborg's hand is placed by Halfdan in Frithiof's as renewed amity is ratified. | record |
| Norse | Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas | CHAPTER I: THE BEGINNING / CHAPTER II: ODIN / CHAPTER III: FRIGGA / CHAPTER IV: THOR; lines 2942-3047 | medium | The Æsir host Hrungnir in their halls; after drinking heavenly mead he boasts that he will destroy Asgard and the gods while sparing Freya and Sif. | record |
| Norse | Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas | CHAPTER V: TYR / CHAPTER VI: BRAGI / CHAPTER VII: IDUN / CHAPTER IX: FREY; lines 4734-4861 | high | Frey's temples admit no weapons; oxen or horses are sacrificed, and a heavy gold ring is dipped in the victim's blood before the oath is taken on it. | record |
| Norse | Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas | CHAPTER V: TYR / CHAPTER VI: BRAGI / CHAPTER VII: IDUN / CHAPTER IX: FREY; lines 4734-4861 | high | Northern races celebrate Yule with dancing, feasting, drinking, pledging each god by name, and eating boar flesh in honour of Frey; a garlanded boar's head is carried into the hall. | record |
| Norse | Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas | CHAPTER VII: IDUN / CHAPTER IX: FREY / CHAPTER X: FREYA / CHAPTER XI: ULLER; lines 5268-5365 | high | Northern temples are dedicated to Uller; altar rings are used for oaths and can sever a perjurer's finger; people visit in November and December to ask for snow as promise of harvest; Uller sends aurora borealis flashes and is considered nearly akin to Balder. | record |
| Norse | Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas | CHAPTER IX: FREY / CHAPTER X: FREYA / CHAPTER XI: ULLER / CHAPTER XII: FORSETI; lines 5368-5476 | medium | Those who leave Forseti's presence live in peace; none dare break a vow made to him, and a quoted oath asks Forseti to strike the oath-breaker dead. | record |
| Norse | Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas | CONTENTS / LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS / INTRODUCTION / CHAPTER I: THE BEGINNING; lines 865-877 | high | The two sides conclude that unity brings strength, compose their differences, make peace, and ratify the treaty by exchanging hostages. | record |
| Norse | Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas | LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS / INTRODUCTION / CHAPTER I: THE BEGINNING / CHAPTER II: ODIN; lines 880-1012 | medium | Odin's appearance and regalia are described, including grey and blue clothing, Gungnir the infallible spear, Draupnir the fruitful ring, an eagle helmet, and a broad-brimmed hat in human guise. | record |
| Greek | The Odyssey | BOOK XXI / BOOK XXII / BOOK XXIII / BOOK XXIV; lines 10724-10815 | high | Jove says Ulysses has taken revenge and proposes that the parties swear a solemn covenant, Ulysses continue to rule, the others forget the massacre, and peace and plenty reign. | record |
| Greek | The Odyssey | BOOK XI / THE VISIT TO THE DEAD.88 / BOOK XII / THE SIRENS, SCYLLA AND CHARYBDIS, THE CATTLE OF THE SUN.; lines 5513-5608 | medium | After passing the rocks, the ship reaches the island of the sun-god, where Hyperion's cattle and sheep are heard; Odysseus recalls warnings from Teiresias and Circe to shun the island. | record |
| Greek | The Odyssey | ULYSSES REVEALS HIMSELF TO TELEMACHUS. / BOOK XVII / BOOK XVIII / BOOK XIX; lines 8533-8618 | medium | Ulysses says Ulysses is close at hand and swears by Jove and by Ulysses’ hearth that all he has said will come to pass, with Ulysses returning by the end of the moon and beginning of the next. | record |
| Sufi | Poems from the Divan of Hafiz | LONDON / WILLIAM HEINEMANN / INTRODUCTION / FROM THE DIVAN OF HAFIZ; lines 1554-1689 | high | “Except thy road through affliction pass” and “God’s treaty: Am I not Lord of the earth? / Man sealed with a sigh.” | record |
| Sufi | Poems from the Divan of Hafiz | XXXVIII / XXXIX / XLIII / NOTES; lines 3221-3341 | high | God creates man, makes him wiser than angels, asks for acknowledgment as Lord, and man assents; the word of assent is linked with sorrow, so life and sorrow are bound by the first pact. | record |
| Sufi | Poems from the Divan of Hafiz | XXXVIII / XXXIX / XLIII / NOTES; lines 3221-3341 | medium | God creates man, makes him wiser than angels, asks for acknowledgment as Lord, and man assents; the word of assent is linked with sorrow, so life and sorrow are bound by the first pact. | record |
| Hindu | The Ramayan of Valmiki | BOOK II. / Canto I. The Heir Apparent. / Canto VI. The City Decorated. / Canto IX. The Plot.; lines 10821-10989 | high | Manthara recounts an old war of gods and demons in which Dasaratha aided the Immortals’ King, fought Sambara and the fiends, was wounded, and was saved and restored by Kaikeyi; the grateful king promised her two boons. | record |
| Hindu | The Ramayan of Valmiki | BOOK II. / Canto I. The Heir Apparent. / Canto VI. The City Decorated. / Canto IX. The Plot.; lines 11686-11862 | medium | Daśaratha lies prostrate like fallen Yayáti; Kaikeyí, triumphant and unsubdued, renews her demand and asks why he refuses the promised boon. | record |
| Hindu | The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto XXII. Lakshman Calmed. / Canto XXVIII. The Dangers Of The Wood. / Canto XXX. The Triumph Of Love. / Canto XXXII. The Gift Of The Treasures.; lines 15109-15265 | medium | Daśaratha says he granted Kaikeyí’s boons and was misled, then tells Ráma to be ruler in his father’s stead. | record |
| Hindu | The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto XXXII. The Gift Of The Treasures. / Canto XXXVII. The Coats Of Bark. / Canto XLVI. The Halt. / Canto XLIX. The Crossing Of The Rivers.; lines 17481-17609 | medium | Rama acknowledges Sumantra's attachment but orders him home so Kaikeyi will be assured of Rama's banishment, the king's oath, and Bharata's secure rule over Ayodhya. | record |
| Hindu | The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto XXXII. The Gift Of The Treasures. / Canto XXXVII. The Coats Of Bark. / Canto XLVI. The Halt. / Canto XLIX. The Crossing Of The Rivers.; lines 18695-18867 | medium | Sumantra says the exiles’ conduct will win undying glory: they delight in the forest, follow the ancient way of mighty saints, keep their father’s honor and oath, and live on wild fruit. | record |
| Hindu | The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto C. The Meeting. / Canto CI. Bharata Questioned. / Canto CIII. The Funeral Libation. / Canto CIV. The Meeting With The Queens.; lines 24713-24863 | high | Rāma tells Bharata that Daśaratha promised Kaikeyī’s father a kingdom, later granted Kaikeyī boons, and that she requested Rāma’s exile and Bharata’s rule. | record |
| Hindu | The Ramayan of Valmiki | BOOK III. / Canto I. The Hermitage. / Canto V. Sarabhanga. / Canto VIII. The Hermitage.; lines 27358-27417 | medium | Rama says he promised ready aid to the praying hermits and, because he holds truth dear, must still adhere to his word. | record |
| Hindu | The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto LX. Lakshman Reproved. / Canto LXX. Kabandha. / BOOK IV. / Canto V. The League.; lines 37812-37948 | high | Sugriva says: “This hand in sign of friendship take, / And bind the bond we ne’er will break.” | record |
| Hindu | The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto LXX. Kabandha. / BOOK IV. / Canto V. The League. / Canto VI. The Tokens.; lines 37951-38127 | medium | Sugriva promises to restore Sita, saying he will track her even if she dwells in heaven or is imprisoned in hell. | record |
| Hindu | The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto LXX. Kabandha. / BOOK IV. / Canto V. The League. / Canto VI. The Tokens.; lines 38129-38274 | high | Rama asks Sugriva to say what aid Rama can lend, denies speaking falsely, and swears by his truth. | record |
| Hindu | The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto LXX. Kabandha. / BOOK IV. / Canto V. The League. / Canto VI. The Tokens.; lines 38436-38573 | medium | Sugriva says the bitter hate of brother foes arose from these events, declares himself faultless, and asks Rama to help him and restrain Bali. | record |
| Hindu | The Ramayan of Valmiki | BOOK IV. / Canto V. The League. / Canto VI. The Tokens. / Canto XI. Dundubhi.; lines 38762-38925 | medium | Sugríva describes Báli’s great strength, says he roams Rishyamúka in fear with Hanumán and faithful lords, and calls Ráma his ally and refuge while admitting he has not seen Ráma’s strength. | record |
| Hindu | The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto V. The League. / Canto VI. The Tokens. / Canto XI. Dundubhi. / Canto XII. The Palm Trees.; lines 38928-39087 | medium | Sugriva gazes amazed at the cloven trees, prostrates himself, praises Rama's arrow, and asks him as a friend to strike down Bali, his brother-foe. | record |
| Hindu | The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto VI. The Tokens. / Canto XI. Dundubhi. / Canto XII. The Palm Trees. / Canto XIV. The Challenge.; lines 39293-39452 | medium | Tárá recalls Sugríva's earlier defeat and argues that his renewed boldness must rest on a powerful companion; she reports Angad's tidings from spies that Ráma and Lakshmaṇ have allied with Sugríva. | record |
| Hindu | The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto XII. The Palm Trees. / Canto XIV. The Challenge. / Canto XXVI. The Coronation. / Canto XXVIII. The Rains.; lines 41437-41535 | medium | The son of Raghu accuses Sugríva of repose, lack of pity, scorn for the dispossessed exile oppressed by Rávaṇ, and neglect of the hour of action after his hopes have succeeded. | record |
| Hindu | The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto XIV. The Challenge. / Canto XXVI. The Coronation. / Canto XXVIII. The Rains. / Canto XXXI. The Envoy.; lines 41538-41672 | medium | Lakshmaṇ says a Vānar who breaks his word should lose royal power; if joy has blinded him, he is unfit to reign; he also says Báli’s son should trace Rāma’s consort with brave Vānar chiefs. | record |
| Hindu | The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto XIV. The Challenge. / Canto XXVI. The Coronation. / Canto XXVIII. The Rains. / Canto XXXI. The Envoy.; lines 41674-41802 | high | Sugriva is urged to go with son and kin, bow before the prince, follow Rama's command, and remain true to his pledged word. | record |
| Hindu | The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto XIV. The Challenge. / Canto XXVI. The Coronation. / Canto XXVIII. The Rains. / Canto XXXI. The Envoy.; lines 41805-41957 | medium | Lakshman tells Tara that Sugriva spends his days in pleasure, neglects duty, friends, state affairs, and the agreed four months in which he should have helped Rama’s side. | record |
| Hindu | The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto XLV. The Departure. / Canto XLVII. The Return. / Canto L. The Enchanted Cave. / Canto LII. The Exit.; lines 43901-44053 | high | Angad recounts Vanara lineage, Rama’s exile, Sita’s abduction, Jatayus’s fight and death, Rama and Sugriva’s covenant, Bali’s death, Sugriva’s search command, the month lost in Maya’s underground cavern, and the Vanaras’ resolve to fast and die. | record |
| Hindu | The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto LXV. The Tidings. / BOOK VI.(895) / Canto IV. The March. / Canto XI. The Summons.; lines 49613-49779 | medium | Rāma says Vibhishaṇ may seek rule in his brother's place, yet he must aid and welcome those who pray for shelter, whether friends or foes, and his vow forbids rejecting even Rāvaṇ if he came for refuge. | record |
| Hindu | The Ramayan of Valmiki | THE SUPPLIANT DOVE. / INDEX OF PRINCIPAL NAMES / FOOTNOTES / ILIAD. XVII. 426.; lines 64183-64293 | high | Sacred fire is produced by rubbing two pieces of wood; in marriage and solemn covenants fire is the holy witness before whom agreement is made, with a Roman/Spenserian comparison noted. | record |
| Hindu | The Ramayan of Valmiki | CONTENTS / INVOCATION.(1) / BOOK I.(6) / OM.(8); lines 864-991 | high | Ráma kills Kabandha and burns the body; Kabandha emerges from the flame in a lovely form and gives guidance. Ráma reaches Pampá, gains Hanumán’s friendship, and forms a sacred-flame alliance with Sugríva. | record |
| Greek | The Republic | THE REPUBLIC. / PERSONS OF THE DIALOGUE. / BOOK I. / BOOK II.; lines 10362-10458 | high | Glaucon states the received account that people, after doing and suffering injustice, agree among themselves to have neither; laws and mutual covenants arise, and what law ordains is called lawful and just. | record |
| Greek | The Republic | PERSONS OF THE DIALOGUE. / BOOK I. / BOOK II. / BOOK III.; lines 13507-13621 | medium | The tale says citizens' youth and education were only a dream, while they, their arms, and appurtenances were formed and fed in the womb of the earth; earth as mother sent them up, and the country is mother and nurse. | record |
| Greek | The Republic | BOOK I. / BOOK II. / BOOK III. / BOOK IV.; lines 13923-14069 | low | Socrates says this depends on God preserving the laws already given; Adeimantus adds that without divine help people will keep making and mending laws and lives in search of perfection. | record |
| Greek | The Republic | The Republic / THE REPUBLIC / INTRODUCTION AND ANALYSIS.; lines 2745-2827 | medium | The passage says the first wave admitted common duties for men and women, and the second concerns community of wives and children, whose expediency and possibility are debated. | record |
| Sufi | The Sufistic Quatrains of Omar Khayyam | QUATRAINS OF OMAR KHAYYAM / QUATRAINS OF OMAR KHAYYAM / MONSIEUR J.B. NICOLAS / THE QUATRAINS OF KHAYYAM; lines 10805-10910 | medium | Khayyam proposes that the one among the three whom Fortune most favors should aid the other two and heap benefits upon them; the others accept eagerly. | record |
| Sufi | The Sufistic Quatrains of Omar Khayyam | OF THE / QUATRAINS OF OMAR KHAYYAM / OMAR KHAYYAM / ASTRONOMER-POET OF PERSIA; lines 611-714 | medium | “let us make a vow, that to whomsoever this fortune falls, he shall share it equally with the rest” | record |
| Sufi | The Sufistic Quatrains of Omar Khayyam | E.H. WHINFIELD, M.A. / INTRODUCTION / E.H. WHINFIELD / QUATRAINS OF OMAR KHAYYAM; lines 8298-8522 | high | The speaker soars to heights of rapture, adores pure wine with drunken Maghs, becomes beside himself, and rests in a pure temple with the phrase 'Am not I your Lord?'; the note links the phrase to Koran vii.171 and Hafiz, Ode 43. | record |
| Celtic Irish | The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Tain Bo Cualnge | XVIII / HERE NOW IS TOLD THE MISTHROW AT BELACH EOIN. / HERE NOW FOLLOWETH THE DISGUISING OF TAMON / HERE NOW COMETH THE HEAD-PLACE OF FERCHU; lines 10006-10118 | high | Ferdiad goes to his tent and people and tells them of the surety Medb obtained for combat with six warriors or with Cuchulain alone, and of terms tied to Medb’s covenant if Cuchulain should fall. | record |
| Celtic Irish | The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Tain Bo Cualnge | XVIII / HERE NOW IS TOLD THE MISTHROW AT BELACH EOIN. / HERE NOW FOLLOWETH THE DISGUISING OF TAMON / HERE NOW COMETH THE HEAD-PLACE OF FERCHU; lines 11619-11812 | high | Cuchulain recalls going with Ferdiad and Lugaid against German, killing opponents, laying waste German's fort, bringing German alive to Scathach, and Scathach making their "blood-pact of amity"; the note explains the custom as each party drinking the other's blood. | record |
| Celtic Irish | The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Tain Bo Cualnge | WITH TWO PAGES IN FACSIMILE OF THE MANUSCRIPTS / MY MOTHER / CONTENTS / PREFACE; lines 472-561 | medium | Cuchulain agrees to let the Connacht host continue if they send one champion each day; after he kills the opponent, the host must halt and camp until morning, and Medb accepts the terms. | record |
| Celtic Irish | The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Tain Bo Cualnge | THE MARCH OF THE HOST / THE YOUTHFUL EXPLOITS OF CUCHULAIN / THE SLAYING OF ORLAM / THE PROPOSALS; lines 5264-5389 | medium | MacRoth says he comes on behalf of Ailill and Medb with terms: milch-cows and bondwomen from the booty if Cuchulain holds back his staff-sling from the hosts, because his evening thunder-feat troubles them. | record |
| Celtic Irish | The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Tain Bo Cualnge | THE MARCH OF THE HOST / THE YOUTHFUL EXPLOITS OF CUCHULAIN / THE SLAYING OF ORLAM / THE PROPOSALS; lines 5391-5542 | high | Fergus is asked to make the terms known to Cuchulain; he requires bonds, covenants, pledges, and bail for their fulfillment, and Medb agrees and binds him to them. | record |
| Celtic Irish | The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Tain Bo Cualnge | THE MARCH OF THE HOST / THE YOUTHFUL EXPLOITS OF CUCHULAIN / THE SLAYING OF ORLAM / THE PROPOSALS; lines 5544-5695 | medium | Fergus says he has come to fulfill the terms Cuchulain asked of the men of Erin: single-handed combat with one man. Cuchulain pledges himself if fair play is granted, and Fergus binds himself to the pact. | record |
| Celtic Irish | The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Tain Bo Cualnge | THE YOUTHFUL EXPLOITS OF CUCHULAIN / THE SLAYING OF ORLAM / THE PROPOSALS / THE DEATH OF FORGEMEN; lines 6833-6962 | medium | The men of Erin take counsel about who should fight Cuchulain at the ford; they identify Ferbaeth as his friend, companion, and equal in arms and feats. | record |
| Celtic Irish | The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Tain Bo Cualnge | THE YOUTHFUL EXPLOITS OF CUCHULAIN / THE SLAYING OF ORLAM / THE PROPOSALS / THE DEATH OF FORGEMEN; lines 6964-7119 | medium | Ferbaeth comes at night to the glen with Fiachu; Cuchulain recalls their friendship, brotherhood, and shared nurse Scathach; Ferbaeth cites his promise to Medb; Cuchulain ends the friendship and is pierced by a holly-spit, which he pulls out. | record |
| Celtic Irish | The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Tain Bo Cualnge | THE YOUTHFUL EXPLOITS OF CUCHULAIN / THE SLAYING OF ORLAM / THE PROPOSALS / THE DEATH OF FORGEMEN; lines 7121-7265 | medium | Lugaid travels to Glen Ferbaeth to meet Cuchulain; the champions welcome each other, and Lugaid asks Cuchulain, by their fellowship and mutual rearing, not to kill Larine or leave him brotherless. | record |
| Celtic Irish | The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Tain Bo Cualnge | XVIII / HERE NOW IS TOLD THE MISTHROW AT BELACH EOIN. / HERE NOW FOLLOWETH THE DISGUISING OF TAMON / HERE NOW COMETH THE HEAD-PLACE OF FERCHU; lines 9177-9307 | medium | The men of Erin propose Calatin Dana with his twenty-seven sons and grandson Glass macDelga to face Cuchulain; all are poisonous and deadly accurate, gifts are promised, and their combat is argued to be single combat because the sons are parts of Calatin, while Fergus refuses participation in the covenant. | record |
| Celtic Irish | The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Tain Bo Cualnge | XVIII / HERE NOW IS TOLD THE MISTHROW AT BELACH EOIN. / HERE NOW FOLLOWETH THE DISGUISING OF TAMON / HERE NOW COMETH THE HEAD-PLACE OF FERCHU; lines 9309-9432 | high | Fiachu sees the attack, is moved by love and kinship, leaps from his chariot, draws his sword from the sheath of the Badb, and cuts off the attackers' twenty-nine right fists at one stroke. | record |
| Celtic Irish | The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Tain Bo Cualnge | XVIII / HERE NOW IS TOLD THE MISTHROW AT BELACH EOIN. / HERE NOW FOLLOWETH THE DISGUISING OF TAMON / HERE NOW COMETH THE HEAD-PLACE OF FERCHU; lines 9729-9882 | high | Ferdiad gives his word before all that he will meet Cuchulain; Medb wants witnesses so that refusal could be blamed on fear, and she praises his acceptance. | record |
| Hindu | Maha-bharata | Fall of Bhishma | high | Bhishma says he will not betray Duryodhana and lists the sorts of foes he will not fight, including one born female. | record |
| Islamic | The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | 2. Entitled, The Cow; Adam taught the names, homage, and descent | medium | perform your covenant with me, and I will perform my covenant with you | record |