bibliomancy

[ bib-lee-oh-man-see ]

noun

1. divination by means of a book, especially the Bible, opened at random to some verse or passage, which is then interpreted.

bibliomancy

/ ˈbɪblɪəʊˌmænsɪ /

noun

1. prediction of the future by interpreting a passage chosen at random from a book, esp the Bible

Word History and Origins

Origin of bibliomancy¹

First recorded in 1745–55; biblio- + -mancy

Example Sentences

Bibliomancy, divining by means of the Bible, survived to a comparatively recent period.

From Project Gutenberg

This narrative, of combined bibliomancy and sortilege, is a curious one, but let it pass.

From Project Gutenberg