A series of 12 programmes
9:Word of God and Guru - Authority In Religion
Whatever the Individual religious experience, the fundamental 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 Bowker looks at the power of these authorities over modern believers. Producer DAVID GRAIG BBC Manchester