sacred scripture

/ˌseɪkrɪd ˌskrɪptʃər/
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Other forms: sacred scriptures

Definitions of sacred scripture
  1. noun
    any writing that is regarded as sacred by a religious group
    synonyms: scripture
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    canon
    a collection of books accepted as holy scripture especially the books of the Bible recognized by any Christian church as genuine and inspired
    type of:
    religious text, religious writing, sacred text, sacred writing
    writing that is venerated for the worship of a deity
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