the Bible

noun

: the book of sacred writings used in the Christian religion

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The Bookshelf The Bookshelf Katherine Howell A collection of Peggy Noonan’s best columns, a history of the Bible’s journey across the world, and a consideration of poetry’s purpose and role in education. Noah Rothman, National Review, 24 Oct. 2024 Their ranks included military officer Ethan Allen of Vermont, who later wrote a book denying the divinity of the Bible. Adam Jortner, The Conversation, 18 Oct. 2024 Advertisement World & Nation Oklahoma teachers were told to use the Bible. Sean Murphy, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024 Hull and the preacher dominated the post-dinner conversation about whether everything in the Bible should be taken literally. Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the Bible 

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“The Bible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Bible. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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