scripturalist

noun

scrip·​tur·​al·​ist
-ələ̇st
plural -s
often capitalized
1
: one who derives religious beliefs and general philosophy of life from a body of scripture teaching a single harmonious system of doctrine
2
: one learned in or a devoted student of a body of scripture
3
: kitabi

Word History

Etymology

scriptural + -ist

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“Scripturalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scripturalist. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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