4.9.3.1 Sacred writings
Use this domain for words related to sacred writings. Examples are only given for the Christian sacred writings. However you should include words referring to the holy books of all religions .
What words refer to sacred writings?
sacred writings, Scripture, Bible, the Good Book, Gospel
What words refer to a part of the sacred writings?
chapter, verse, text, Old/New Testament, Law, Prophets, Gospels, Epistles, Apocalypse
What words refer to God's role in producing sacred writings?
inspire, inspiration, revelation
What words describe the sacred writings or a text from the sacred writings?
inspired, holy, scriptural, biblical, sacred, prophetic, apostolic
What words describe whether or not a book should be considered a part of the sacred writings?
canon, canonical, apocryphal
What words refer to a book that is revered but not considered part of the sacred writings?
Apocrypha
What words refer to the interpretation of sacred writings?
interpretation, exegesis
What words refer to a book that interprets the sacred writings?
commentary