The Analects (Confucianism) - Confucius discusses virtues including benevolence and forgiveness.

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The Avesta (Zoroastrianism) - Contains principles of good and evil, justice, and forgiveness.

 

The Bhagavad Gita (Hinduism) - Insights into duty, righteousness, and forgiveness.

 

The Bible (Christianity) - Numerous passages on forgiveness, particularly in the New Testament.

 

The Book of Mormon (Latter-Day Saint movement) - Teachings on forgiveness and atonement.

 

The Dhammapada (Buddhism) - Teachings of the Buddha on forgiveness, compassion, and letting go of anger.

 

The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri (Italian Literature) - Themes of sin, repentance, and forgiveness.

 

The Discourses of Epictetus (Stoicism) - Stoic views on forgiveness and emotional control.

 

The Guru Granth Sahib (Sikhism) - Emphasizes forgiveness as a virtue in Sikh teachings.

 

The Hadith (Islam) - Guidance on forgiveness and mercy.

 

The Mahabharata (Hinduism) - Themes of forgiveness and reconciliation in the epic narrative.

 

The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius (Stoicism) - Insights into Stoic philosophy on forgiveness and understanding.

 

The Pali Canon (Buddhism) - Oldest Buddhist scriptures with teachings on forgiveness and compassion.

 

The Quran (Islam) - Emphasizes forgiveness as a divine attribute.

 

The Talmud (Judaism) - Rabbinic discussions on the Torah, including aspects of forgiveness.

 

The Tao Te Ching (Taoism) - Philosophical framework including ideas of harmony and forgiveness.

 

The Torah (Judaism) - Jewish laws and teachings with interpretations on forgiveness.

 

The Upanishads (Hinduism) - Ancient texts exploring the nature of reality and self, including forgiveness.

 

The Works of Aristotle (Greek Philosophy) - Writings on ethics, touching on forgiveness as a virtue.

 

The Works of Plato (Greek Philosophy) - Dialogues exploring ethical themes, including forgiveness and justice.

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