Sacred Texts (Purpose & Function)

Cards (12)

  • 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    It is used as a Historical document, a guide and transmits God's words and ideas to human beings.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