The Word

This name for the scriptures is a clear example of Christian slang. One cannot assume that every non-Christian will understand this term. Most non-Christians may find this word to be too "churchy".

Depending on the audience, other words may be helpful. Here are some examples:

• Scripture
• The Holy Scriptures
• The Hebrew and Christian scriptures
• The Bible
• The Tanakh (Old Testament) and the B'rit Chadashah (New Testament)
• Holy writings/ Sacred writings

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