scriptures
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈskɹɪptʃɝz// UK //skɹˈɪptʃəz// scrip·tures
n. the sacred books of a religion, such as the Bible or the Quran. People use this word to talk about holy texts that guide their faith.
n. the sacred writings or texts of a particular religion, regarded as authoritative. Typically used in the plural form to refer to the complete collection of such texts.
Many people read scriptures every morning.
Scholars compare different scriptures to understand how ancient beliefs spread across cultures.
The translation of these scriptures into vernacular languages allowed ordinary people to engage directly with theological concepts previously reserved for the clergy.