Bibliolatry
/ˌbɪb.liˈɒl.ə.tri/noun
Excessive reverence for the Bible.
Did you know?The term 'Bibliolatry' emerged in the 19th century and reflects a time when the Bible was seen not just as a sacred text, but as an object of idolization.
Etymological Timeline
Late Latin
Latin
bibliolatria
“Worship of the book (the Bible)”
19th Century
English
bibliolatry
“The term was coined to describe an extreme veneration of the Bible.”
Modern English
English
bibliolatry
“Used to critique or analyze religious practices regarding the Bible.”
20th Century
English
bibliolatry
“Adopted in religious discourse, often with a negative connotation.”