biblism

/ˈbɪblɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of religiosity characterized by excessive focus on the Bible.

“The pastor warned against the dangers of biblism in the community, urging people to strike a balance between scripture and everyday life.”

2. noun

Excessive or overly rigid adherence to the principles or teachings of the Bible.

“The new law was criticized for its biblism, which some saw as an attempt to impose a rigid and outdated moral code on the nation.”

Synonyms

  • bibliolatrous
  • bibliolatry

Antonyms

  • bibliophobia