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The '''Writings of Paxism''' ([[Packilvanian]]: ''leKitab aPaxashme'') refer to the collection of books and other literature that comprise the core body of scripture for peopleadherents of the Paxist religion[[Paxism]]. The ''Ichtmar'' was written by [[Prophet Besmali]] in 2000 BCE. It contains the creation story that forms the basis of the religion. It draws on and synthesizes multiple oral and written sources. It contains an account of how the world was created, how the [[Esma]] were made, how [[Borg]] turned from righteousness and inflicted corruption on and assumed control of the world, and how [[Noi]] rejected and abandoned the planet. It contains an account of the [[Pax]]'s journey of discovering [[Noi]], rejecting [[Borg]] and being empowered with the ability to defeat him. The book ends with a description of a prophecy of how Borg would escape from the Jovian Gate and Pax would destroy him forever and set Urth free from evil.

The ''Vagumar'' was composed by Jerome of Damaclion on the order of King [[Suleiman of Yehudah]]. It quotes the Ichtamar''Ichtmar'''s account of the creation myth verbatim, but adds details about how people are meant to live their lives and how the world is intended to be organized. It draws on [[Pax]]'s mortality as an example of how common people can develop a relationship with Noi and have the ability to live a life that is morally upright on their own. Thus, it emphasises individual responsibility, autonomy and personal freedom. Thus, neo-liberal democrats draw heavily on the ''Vagumar'' text as evidence for individualism and self-sovereignty. It is recognised by Yehudists and Melkezedekists.

The ''Haagemar'' was written by King Obed III and also draws on the creation myth account as provided by the ''Ichtmar'' but makes modifications with respect to the mortality of the [[Pax]] informed by the polytheistic teachings and beliefs of pagan kingdom that received [[Paxism]]. It contains a description of the apotheosis of the [[Pax]] and his marriage with [[Noi]]. It contains a detailed list and description of the Haagen, the children created by Pax and Noi through their marriage who were assigned control over areas of Urth's natural phenomena and the fates of humans. Although it does not explicitly call for the creation of religious leaders dedicated to each Haagen, these leaders and their communities developed organically. It was written as an extension to the ''Vagumar'' and is recognised as part of the ''Vagumar'' by Obedists and an altogether separate and heretical writing by Yehudists and Melkezedekists.

The ''Bas Magdamar'' draws on a desire by scholars and religious leaders who were influenced by the Yehudite sect to return to the monotheism of the ''Vagumar''. However, it bows to the centrality of the position of Pax in beliefs by describing him as a special spiritual intercessor for mortals. This book's title means True Great Writing which reflects its creator's desire to centralise and control religious teaching. Thus, it calls for the creation of a religious government with the authority to interpret and direct the worship of its people. Therefore, it creates room for the creation of authoritative religious writings. It was compiled under the instruction of High King [[Melkezedek the Great]].

# Overview: It states that power to interpret and apply the Vagumar and Ichtmar shall rest with the [[Magisterium of Paxism]].