noun
- people who interpret the Bible literally or who believe in strict adherence to biblical teachings
Usage: religious studies; plural form
Examples
- The biblicists argued that every word in scripture should be taken at face value.
- Many biblicists reject evolutionary theory based on their literal reading of Genesis.
- The conference brought together biblicists from various denominations.
- Some biblicists believe that biblical prophecies predict future events exactly as written.
- The debate between biblicists and historical-critical scholars continues in theological circles.
- These biblicists maintain that the Bible is without error in all matters.