This series presents the writings of spiritual authorities from throughout the world.

The Devil can become as an angel of light, a great spiritual authority once said.

The Trust, however, does not act as a central spiritual authority.

In secular times like our own, perhaps, expertise can be viewed as a form of spiritual authority.

No one in a position of spiritual or secular authority should be put on a pedestal.

Certainly it would have been hard to find anyone less qualified than he as a spiritual authority.

Jesus's approach seemed radical because it depended on spiritual authority alone.

The church claimed spiritual authority for its practices and attempted to control the society.

He is the worldwide spiritual authority and holds enormous sway over lives.

Body art also enhanced their beauty, social status, and spiritual authority.