Religious Studies GCSE
Authority of Texts
What Authority of Texts means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Authority of Texts
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Reference: AQA
The Guru Granth Sahib is the eternal living Guru for all Sikhs, while the Dasam Granth contains texts attributed to Guru Gobind Singh with varying levels of emphasis.
Topics that use Authority of Texts
- Sikhism (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Beliefs and practices
- British cultural context
- Diversity within Sikhism
- Khalsa Initiation
- Multi-faith society
- Religious diversity
- Religious identity
- Scriptural authority
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