bibliolatry

American  

[bib-lee-ol-uh-tree] / ˌbɪb liˈɒl ə tri /

noun

1. excessive reverence for the Bible as literally interpreted.

2. extravagant devotion to or dependence upon books.

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bibliolatry British  

/ ˌbɪblɪˈɒlətrɪ /

noun

1. excessive devotion to or reliance on the Bible

2. extreme fondness for books

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Other Word Forms

• bibliolater noun
• bibliolatrist noun
• bibliolatrous adjective

Etymology

Origin of bibliolatry

First recorded in 1755–65; biblio- + -latry

Example Sentences

He was a part of New England's bibliolatry.

From Benjamin Franklin Representative selections, with introduction, bibliograpy, and notes by Jorgenson, Chester E.

Yet deism deserves to be remembered as a strenuous protest against bibliolatry in every degree and against all traditionalism in theology.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 "David, St" to "Demidov" by Various

The antithesis had in mind was that to revealed religion, as this had been set forth in the tradition of the Church, and particularly under the bibliolatry of the Puritans.

From An Outline of the History of Christian Thought Since Kant by Moore, Edward Caldwell

Deserving no aid from the powerful arm of bibliolatry, then, does the received form of the hypothesis of special creation derive any support from science or sound logic?

From Lay Sermons, Addresses and Reviews by Huxley, Thomas Henry

The bibliolatry of colonial New England is expressed in William Bradford's resolve to study languages so that he could "see with his own eyes the ancient oracles of God in all their native beauty."

From Benjamin Franklin Representative selections, with introduction, bibliograpy, and notes by Jorgenson, Chester E.