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| − | '''Bible''' | + | [[Latin]] ''biblia'' “a [[collection]] of [[books]]” (since there are many books in the Bible) < Ancient Greek βιβλία, (''biblia'') “books”, plural of βιβλίον (''biblion'') “book”, originally a diminutive of βίβλος (''biblos'') < βύβλος (''bublos'') “[[papyrus]]” (from the ancient [[Phoenicia]]n city of [[Byblos]] which exported this writing [[material]]) |
| + | ==Definitions== | ||
*1. The [[Christianity|Christian]] holy [[book]]. | *1. The [[Christianity|Christian]] holy [[book]]. | ||
*2. The [[Judaism|Jewish]] holy book that was largely incorporated into the Christian Bible. | *2. The [[Judaism|Jewish]] holy book that was largely incorporated into the Christian Bible. | ||
*3. The [[analogy|analogous]] holy book of another [[religion]]. | *3. The [[analogy|analogous]] holy book of another [[religion]]. | ||
*4. A comprehensive manual that describes something. (e.g., handyman’s bible). | *4. A comprehensive manual that describes something. (e.g., handyman’s bible). | ||
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| + | <center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of the '''''Bible''''', follow [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Bible '''''this link'''''].</center> | ||
==Samples== | ==Samples== | ||
| − | *[ | + | *[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Hebrew_Bible Hebrew Bible] |
| − | *[ | + | *[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Christian_Bible Christian Bible] |
| − | *[ | + | *[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:The_Koran Muslim "Bible"] |
[[Category: General Reference]] | [[Category: General Reference]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:17, 12 December 2020
Origin
Latin biblia “a collection of books” (since there are many books in the Bible) < Ancient Greek βιβλία, (biblia) “books”, plural of βιβλίον (biblion) “book”, originally a diminutive of βίβλος (biblos) < βύβλος (bublos) “papyrus” (from the ancient Phoenician city of Byblos which exported this writing material)
Definitions
- 1. The Christian holy book.
- 2. The Jewish holy book that was largely incorporated into the Christian Bible.
- 3. The analogous holy book of another religion.
- 4. A comprehensive manual that describes something. (e.g., handyman’s bible).
