Sacred Texts (Purpose & Function)

• what is the function of the Bible?

  It is used as a Historical document, a guide and transmits God's words and ideas to human beings.
• What is the function of the Tanahk/Torah (Hebrew Scriptures)?

  It is used to maintain principal beliefs of the Jewish Faith. Belief: One God, One Covenant and divinely inspired laws.
• What is the function of the Qu'ran?

  • Interpret Islamic law
  • A guide of the basic Muslim principles
  • A spiritual guide.
• What is the function of the Vedas?

  • Used as the authority for religious knowledge and Hindu philosophy
  • A liturgical material
  • Reflects Religious worldview of Ancient Asia
• What is the function of the Pali Canon?

  • Used to provide teachings for the Monks and public.
  • Used to Teach adherents how to reach enlightenment
  • Used as a source of Authority
• What is the function of the sacred text of Aboriginal Spirituality?

  • Allows understanding of their place in society and nature
  • Connect them to the worlds past, present, and future
  • A foundation of Aboriginal culture and rituals.
• What is the purpose of the Bible?

  • To reveal who God is.
  • A way to communicate with God.
  • Gives perspective of life on Earth.
• What is the purpose of the Torah?

  • Teach adherents of how to live an ethical and moral life
  • Unite communities under set of rules.
  • Preserve and pass traditions.
• What is the purpose of the Vedas?

  • Establish connection with the divine
  • Give insights to life: what it means and how its reached
• What is the purpose of the Qu'ran?

  • To give the last words of Allah
  • Remainder of teachings of the past prophets
  • A guide to belief and surrender to Allah's will
• What is the purpose of the Pali Canon?

  • How to reach enlightenment
  • Collect words of Buddha
  • Record teachings of Monks
• What is the purpose of the dreamtime stories in Aboriginal Spirituality?

  • Explain the origin of the Universe
  • Pass important Aboriginal knowledge, cultura, and rituals