Religious Studies A-Level
Revelation and Authority
What Revelation and Authority means in Religious Studies A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Revelation and Authority
The process by which God's will is communicated through the Torah (Written Law) and interpreted through the Talmud (Oral Law). This theme explores the transition from prophetic revelation to rabbinic interpretation.
Topics that use Revelation and Authority
- Judaism – Religious beliefs, values and teachings: Ethical monotheism, God's revelation in the Torah and Talmud, and values (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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