Writings
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Definition
Noun 1. A body of written works: The collected or complete works of a particular author, period, or genre. 2. The third division of the Hebrew Scriptures: Specifically, the third and final section of the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible), also known as the Ketuvim, which includes books such as Psalms, Proverbs, and Job.
Usage
- The term is often used in academic or formal contexts to refer to a significant collection of texts.
- When capitalized ("Writings"), it typically refers to the specific biblical division.
Examples
- General use (uncapitalized):
- Scholars study the writings of ancient philosophers to understand their ideas.
- Her published writings cover a wide range of topics from science to poetry.
- Specific biblical use (capitalized):
- The Writings include the Book of Psalms, which is a collection of religious songs and poems.
- In the Hebrew canon, the Torah, the Prophets, and the Writings form the three main divisions.
Advanced Usage
- "Sacred writings": This phrase refers to the religious texts of a particular faith, such as the Vedas, the Quran, or the Bible.
- Comparative religion studies the sacred writings of different world religions.
Variants and Related Words
- Writing (noun, uncountable): The activity or skill of marking coherent words on paper; written work.
- She enjoys creative writing.
- Write (verb): To mark letters, words, or symbols on a surface.
- Please write your name here.
Synonyms
- Works: The complete output of an author or artist.
- Oeuvre: The complete works of a writer, painter, or composer.
- Literature: Written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit.
- Texts: Written or printed pieces of material.
Different Meanings
- Meaning 1 (General): Any collection of written material.
- Meaning 2 (Specific/Proper Noun): The Ketuvim, a specific section of the Hebrew Bible. This meaning is always capitalized.
Noun
- the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures