Twelve programmes
5: Word of Gud and (;uru - Authority in Religion
Whatever the individual religious experience, the fundamenlal beliefs and practices of faith depend upon an Independent authority. For Judaism, Christianity And Islam this authority is a particular historical revelation contained within a book. For
Buddhists. Hindus and Sikhs, the authority lies with the guru. the teacher and interpreter of the tradition.
John Boivker looks at the power of these authorities totlav.
Producer DAVID CRAIG ; BBC Manchester