bibliolatry
excessive reverence for the Bible as literally interpreted.
extravagant devotion to or dependence upon books.
Origin of bibliolatry
1Other words from bibliolatry
- bib·li·ol·a·ter, bib·li·ol·a·trist, noun
- bib·li·ol·a·trous, adjective
Words Nearby bibliolatry
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How to use bibliolatry in a sentence
Wherever bibliolatry has prevailed, bigotry and cruelty have accompanied it.
Thomas Henry Huxley; A Sketch Of His Life And Work | P. Chalmers Mitchellbibliolatry, the worship of the Bible, is responsible for the lack of the reasonable reverence these sacred writings merit.
The Right and Wrong Uses of the Bible | R. Heber Newtonbibliolatry, bib-li-ol′at-ri, n. superstitious reverence for the Bible.
He was emasculated mentally as well as bodily through his bibliolatry.
God The Invisible King | Herbert George Wells
British Dictionary definitions for bibliolatry
/ (ˌbɪblɪˈɒlətrɪ) /
excessive devotion to or reliance on the Bible
extreme fondness for books
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