Is the word ‘bible’ in the Bible?

My answer is both No and Yes. No, the word does not appear in the English Bible, and Yes, numerous synonyms (substitute words) for the Bible appear in the Old and New Testaments. In observance of National Bible Week, Nov. 15-21, I’m answering that question to help those who say that the word “bible” does not appear in the Bible as a justification to let human traditions and cultural hand-me-downs trump bible teachings and practices. I am not discounting the value of human traditions, cultural norms, and normal societal expectations. These are essential for human interactions and flourishing, peaceful coexistence, and personal development. The issue I am addressing is the excessive weight given to human traditions and scant attention paid to God’s word in matters of Christian faith and church practices. This issue figured prominently in Jesus’s encounter with the leaders of Judaism.

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