The word sacred descends from the Latin sacer, referring to that which is 'consecrated, dedicated' or 'purified' to the gods or anything in … See more

The concept of things being made or associated with the sacred is widespread among religions, making people, places, and objects revered, … See more

Ancient religions
In ancient Roman religion, the concept of sacrosanctity (Latin: sacrosanctitas) was extremely important … See more

• Durkheim, Emile (1915) The Elementary Forms of the Religious Life. London: George Allen & Unwin (originally published 1915, English … See more

Although the terms sacred and holy are similar in meaning, and they are sometimes used interchangeably, they carry subtle … See more

Hierology
Hierology (Greek: ιερος, hieros, 'sacred or 'holy', + -logy) is the study of sacred literature or lore. The concept and the term were developed in … See more

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