Religious Studies A-Level
Guruship (Human and Scriptural)
What Guruship (Human and Scriptural) means in Religious Studies A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Guruship (Human and Scriptural)
The transition from the 'Jot' residing in the ten human Gurus to its permanent indwelling in the Guru Granth Sahib and the Guru Panth. This theme emphasizes the continuity of divine guidance.
Topics that use Guruship (Human and Scriptural)
- Sikhism – Sources of wisdom and authority: The Guru Granth Sahib and the lives of the ten Gurus (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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