bibliolatry
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bib·li·ol·a·try
(bĭb′lē-ŏl′ə-trē)n.
1. Excessive adherence to a literal interpretation of the Bible.
2. Extreme devotion to or concern with books.
bib′li·ol′a·ter n.
bib′li·ol′a·trous adj.
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bibliolatry
(ˌbɪblɪˈɒlətrɪ)n
1. (Theology) excessive devotion to or reliance on the Bible
2. extreme fondness for books
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bib•li•ol•a•try
(ˌbɪb liˈɒl ə tri)n.
1. excessive reverence for the Bible as literally interpreted.
2. extravagant devotion to books.
[1755–65]
bib`li•ol′a•ter, bib`li•ol′a•trist, n.
bib`li•ol′a•trous, adj.
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bibliolatry
the worship of books, especially the Bible.
See also: Books-Ologies & -Isms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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