Religious Studies A-Level
Authority of the Vedas
What Authority of the Vedas means in Religious Studies A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Authority of the Vedas
The transition of the Vedic Samhitas from oral tradition to canonical status as 'heard' (Shruti) revelation, establishing the Brahmins as the sole custodians of sacred knowledge.
Topics that use Authority of the Vedas
- Hinduism – Sources of wisdom and authority: Emergence of Hindu traditions (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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