Holy Scripture

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It’s never been widely accepted Christian canon, but there’s no reason why what isn’t holy scripture couldn’t be a holy-moly script.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2025

Many Muslims strongly believe their prophet should never be represented in images, only through their holy scripture, the Koran.

From Washington Post • Jul. 20, 2021

The rabbi emeritus, Alvin Berkun, quipped that Sylvan had to get better so he could once again lift the Torah, the Jewish holy scripture.

From The Guardian • Oct. 29, 2018

In “The Creed,” the babe in arms holds a smartphone up like it’s holy scripture.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 6, 2017

Besides what we have of St. Gregory on the holy scripture, time has preserved us many other works of piety of this father.

From The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March by Butler, Alban