PSYCO239 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Small Sword, Guru Nanak, Immanence
20 Apr 2016
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7th-8th century islam emerges in the middle east. 8th century islam present in india. 14th century muslims control most (the larger geographical portion) of. People trying to cross the border between pakistan and india. A sort of hybrid, but unique religion. God monotheistic, refer to god as timeless being , true name . Holy scripture adi granth = original name . Seen as a continuation of the gurus. Non-anthropomorphic = no human form; no he or she . Said that successors were not to be from one"s bloodline (i. e. non-related) Appoints successor prior to death so they will be taught. 3rd guru appointed someone from his bloodline. 5th guru canonizes the adi granth (~1600) 1st century (~1500-1600) of sikh life was very positive until the 2nd century (~1600-1700) when the 5th guru was executed this created a lot of tension. Final guru transferred authority to the adi granth for all time. Said that there was no more need for gurus.
