1. occurring or existing after the time when the Bible was written
Usage: religious studies; historical

Examples

• The scholar studied postbiblical Jewish literature from the second century.
• Many postbiblical traditions developed in early Christianity.
• The rabbi discussed postbiblical interpretations of ancient texts.
• Postbiblical Hebrew shows significant linguistic changes.
• The course covered both biblical and postbiblical periods of Jewish history.
• Postbiblical writings provide insight into early religious communities.