the Bible

noun

: the book of sacred writings used in the Christian religion

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Creation, they were told, literally occurred over seven days; science and scientists contradicted the Bible and could not be trusted. Felice J. Freyer, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026 Archaeology provides this kind of stunning corroboration for the people, the places and the events in the Bible. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026 In recent months, he’s posted about the Bible, launched a religious merch line and spoken about his religious awakening on the podcast circuit. Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026 One vital part of opening our heart to such insights into God’s nature and our wholly spiritual expression of Him is engaging with the Bible and the textbook of Christian Science, Science and Health. Tony Lobl, Christian Science Monitor, 4 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 25 Aug. 2026.

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