symbolical books

or symbolic books

plural noun

, Ecclesiastical.

1. the books of a religion containing the creeds, beliefs, etc.

symbolical books

plural noun

1. Christianity the books containing the creeds, beliefs, or doctrine of religious groups that have emerged since the Reformation

Word History and Origins

Origin of symbolical books¹

First recorded in 1735–45

Example Sentences

The rigid authority of the symbolical books was but loosely held by Lutherans and Calvinists.

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