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For this task, you will need to analyse the significance of sacred texts in the context of two selected religions, choosing from Australian Indigenous Spirituality, Hinduism and Buddhism. You need to write a formal analytical essay of 1500-2000 words in response to the following focus question: How are sacred texts critical in guiding unique understandings and patterns of behaviour for followers?

 

Sacred Texts

Religious texts - also known as scripture from the Latin scriptura, meaning "writing" - are texts which religious traditions consider to be central to their practice or beliefs.

SourceBerkley Center for Religion, P. (2019). Buddhist Scriptures. [online] Berkleycenter.georgetown.edu. Available at: https://berkleycenter.georgetown.edu/essays/buddhist-scriptures [Accessed 26 Feb. 2019].

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