Holy Bible
Americannoun
noun
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Several other works were purchased, including “The Holy Bible: Old Testament,” but more than a third of the total was donated by A. C. Hudgins, who joined the museum’s board of trustees in 2012.
From The New Yorker • Dec. 2, 2019
He is also known for translating the Holy Bible into Yoruba, one of the main languages in Nigeria.
From BBC • Oct. 4, 2019
What remained of Whittney’s belongings could fit into two suitcases, two boxes and a tote bag: clothes, jewelry, makeup, fingernail polish, a journal and the Holy Bible.
From Washington Times • Jan. 10, 2016
The word “rapture” isn’t used in the Holy Bible, but the idea of Judgment Day appears in all the Canonical gospels.
From Time • Jun. 29, 2014
He shuffled half sidewise, an injured crab, making his way toward where Ed Soames stood proffering the Holy Bible.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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