the Bible

noun

: the book of sacred writings used in the Christian religion

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No mainstream Christian denomination today accepts this interpretation of the Bible. Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026 East of Eden, Steinbeck draws from the Bible to weave a complex, multi-decade story of two families and the struggle between good and evil. Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026 Townsel’s advice is for churches to remember the role choirs played in the Bible. Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 The teachings in this book are based in the Bible, from which the author derived her understanding of man as God’s immortal likeness or reflection. The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Aug. 2026 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 31 Aug. 2026.

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