bibliolatry (Meaning)
bibliolatry (n)
the worship of the Bible
bibliolatry (n.)
Book worship, esp. of the Bible; -- applied by Roman Catholic divines to the exaltation of the authority of the Bible over that of the pope or the church, and by Protestants to an excessive regard to the letter of the Scriptures.
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bibliolatry Sentence Examples
- The cult of bibliolatry venerates the Bible as the infallible word of God.
- Bibliolatry can lead to a rigid and literalistic interpretation of scripture.
- The Reformation challenged the Catholic Church's bibliolatry, emphasizing the importance of personal faith.
- Some fundamentalist Christian movements exhibit extreme bibliolatry, believing the Bible is inerrant.
- Bibliolatry often stems from a desire for certainty and a fear of ambiguity.
- It is important to distinguish between bibliolatry and the respectful study of the Bible.
- Bibliolatry can stifle critical thinking and lead to a closed-minded approach to religion.
- Some scholars argue that bibliolatry is a form of idolatry, as it places the Bible above God himself.
- The rise of biblical criticism has undermined the traditional view of bibliolatry.
- Contemporary theologians are exploring more nuanced approaches to interpretation that avoid both bibliolatry and extreme skepticism.
FAQs About the word bibliolatry
the worship of the BibleBook worship, esp. of the Bible; -- applied by Roman Catholic divines to the exaltation of the authority of the Bible over that of the p
bookseller, bibliophile,bookman, bibliomaniac, antiquarian,bookworm, bibliopole, bibliopegist, bookbinder
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The cult of bibliolatry venerates the Bible as the infallible word of God.
Bibliolatry can lead to a rigid and literalistic interpretation of scripture.
The Reformation challenged the Catholic Church's bibliolatry, emphasizing the importance of personal faith.
Some fundamentalist Christian movements exhibit extreme bibliolatry, believing the Bible is inerrant.
