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| − | Biblical literalism is a [[theological]] term, often attributed to the views of | + | Biblical literalism is a [[theological]] term, often attributed to the views of Christians and Jews, which means taking the [[Bible]] at face value, as a literal telling of historic events. Some criticize seemingly impossible miracles occurring throughout the [[Bible]] (ceasing the Earth's rotation, a tower reaching up to Heaven, a [[global flood]], etc). |
It is related to -- and sometimes can encompass -- [[Biblical infallibility]]. | It is related to -- and sometimes can encompass -- [[Biblical infallibility]]. | ||
[[Category:Christianity]] | [[Category:Christianity]] | ||
Revision as of 17:33, October 18, 2007
Biblical literalism is a theological term, often attributed to the views of Christians and Jews, which means taking the Bible at face value, as a literal telling of historic events. Some criticize seemingly impossible miracles occurring throughout the Bible (ceasing the Earth's rotation, a tower reaching up to Heaven, a global flood, etc).
It is related to -- and sometimes can encompass -- Biblical infallibility.