textualism

textualism
a) strict adherence to some text, especially to the Bible
b) textual criticism, especially that of the Bible

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  • textualism — /teks chooh euh liz euhm/, n. strict adherence to a text, esp. of the Scriptures. [1860 65; TEXTUAL + ISM] * * * …   Universalium

  • textualism — tex·tu·al·ism …   English syllables

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