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scripture

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Anything written; a writing; a document; an inscription.

The books of the Old and the new Testament, or of either of them; the Bible; -- used by way of eminence or distinction, and chiefly in the plural.

A passage from the Bible;; a text.

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he went to carry the Word to the heathen Source: Internet

According to a story in the Āyācana Sutta (Samyutta Nikaya VI.1) — a scripture found in the Pāli and other canons — immediately after his awakening, the Buddha debated whether or not he should teach the Dharma to others. Source: Internet

A cult is impossible to define except against the absolute standard of the teaching of Holy Scripture. Source: Internet

A Buddhist scripture printed in 868 is the earliest known printed book. Source: Internet

According to sola scriptura, the Church does not speak infallibly in its traditions, but only in Scripture. Source: Internet

Adding to the canon of scripture The Doctrine and Covenants teaches that "all things must be done in order, and by common consent in the church." Source: Internet

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