sacred text

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sacred text

A priest carefully places the sacred text on the altar.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A religious or spiritual writing considered holy and authoritative by a faith tradition: A "sacred text" refers to written scriptures, books, or collections of writings that are revered as divinely inspired or central to the religious life and doctrine of a community. These texts are often used in worship, ritual, and as a guide for belief and conduct.
Usage
  • The term "sacred text" is used to refer collectively or specifically to the central writings of a religion.
  • It functions as a countable noun (e.g., , ).
  • It is often used in academic, interfaith, and general discussions about religion.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Bible is a sacred text for Christians.
    • Scholars compare the narratives found in various sacred texts.
    • Respect for the sacred texts of all religions is important.
Advanced Usage
  • "Canon of sacred texts": Refers to the officially accepted collection of writings within a religion.
    • The formation of the canon of sacred texts was a lengthy process.
  • "Interpretation of a sacred text": Refers to the scholarly or theological analysis of its meaning.
    • Her work focuses on the interpretation of sacred texts.
Variants and Related Words
  • Scripture (n): Often used synonymously with "sacred text," especially in a Christian context, but applicable to other religions (e.g., Hindu scriptures).
  • Holy book (n): A more general, common-term equivalent to "sacred text."
  • Canon (n): The collection of books officially recognized as constituting a sacred text.
Synonyms
  • Scripture: Religious writing considered authoritative.
  • Holy writ: A formal term for sacred writings.
  • Religious text: A broader, more neutral term for writings associated with a religion.
Related Phrases
  • Sacred scripture: A phrase that combines "sacred" and "scripture" for emphasis.
    • The temple houses ancient copies of sacred scripture.
  • Venerated text: Highlights the aspect of deep respect and reverence.
    • The venerated text is handled with great care.
Related Idioms
  • "To take something as gospel": To believe something as absolutely true, without question (derived from the Gospels, the sacred texts of Christianity). This idiom uses the concept of a sacred text metaphorically.
    • He reported the news, but don't take it as gospel.
sacred text

A priest carefully places the sacred text on the altar.

Noun
  1. writing that is venerated for the worship of a deity

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