What is another word for Scripturalism?

Pronunciation: [skɹˈɪpt͡ʃəɹəlˌɪzəm] (IPA)

Scripturalism refers to the belief that the Bible should be the sole basis for determining religious truth and doctrine. Some synonyms for this term include biblicism, absolute biblical authority, and sola scriptura. Biblicism emphasizes the importance of interpreting and applying the text of the Bible literally, without relying on external sources or traditions. Absolute biblical authority similarly emphasizes the paramount importance of the Bible over any other form of authority or source of knowledge. Sola scriptura, used specifically within the context of Protestantism, emphasizes the Bible's status as the highest authority for determining religious truth and practice.

What are the hypernyms for Scripturalism?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Scripturalism

As a matter of fact, however, also in the doctrine of predestination Zwingli and Calvin were just as far and as fundamentally apart from Luther as their entire rationalistic theology differed from the simple and implicit Scripturalism of Luther.
"Historical Introductions to the Symbolical Books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church"
Friedrich Bente

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