bibliolatry
Americannoun
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excessive reverence for the Bible as literally interpreted.
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extravagant devotion to or dependence upon books.
noun
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excessive devotion to or reliance on the Bible
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extreme fondness for books
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Etymology
Origin of bibliolatry
Example Sentences
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But the bibliolatrist cannot say that; because, if he does, then he is formally unsaying the very principle which is meant by bibliolatry.
From Theological Essays and Other Papers — Volume 1 by De Quincey, Thomas
Having emancipated myself from the thraldom of bibliolatry and priestcraft generally, it is my aim to examine what seems to be my duty as a man and an integer of society.
From Ancient Faiths And Modern A Dissertation upon Worships, Legends and Divinities by Inman, Thomas
Certainly he is much farther from bibliolatry than from the perfect freedom of the humanist interpreters.
From English Critical Essays Nineteenth Century by Jones, Edmund David
It has degenerated into a species of bibliolatry.
From India, Its Life and Thought by Jones, John P. (John Peter)
He was emasculated mentally as well as bodily through his bibliolatry.
From God the Invisible King by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
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